This post is dedicated to all the slow readers out there. You have a GREATNESS! Remember the story, “The Tortoise and the Hare” in Aesop’s Fables and how the tortoise wins? That tortoise had hidden greatness. Yes, greatness! His greatness was his…
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Math is important, especially learning your math facts — even in our very high-tech age. But WHY, you might ask? CALCULATORS, APPS, and COMPUTERS We have calculators, apps, computers. What’s the use?! Knowing your math facts frees you up to do bigger…
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VIEWING YOUR STRUGGLE AS A STRENGTH READING BLOWS! I thought, I’m quoting Doug from The King of Queens, that Reading comprehension was difficult for me, which made textbooks especially difficult. I had a special dislike for history textbooks. My son and I…
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Do your students have trouble with word problems? I have a trick that is fun and educational! Try Sloth Jacks! What are Sloth Jacks, do you say? Well, it is a new type of jumping jack that helps kids learn how to…
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Are you frustrated with teaching canceling out common factors or converting units? I have an idea that is fun! Try Critter Math! START WITH THE BASICS The student learns quickly when they are having fun. Always try to use images that draw them…
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Want to make Tic Tac Toe or similar games more content-based? I have the answer with this teaching tip! Insert what you want the student to master in the blank spaces. The student has to answer the question or recall the fact…
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