Hi, I’m Michele!
I’d like to make it easier for you to help your elementary school students enjoy math.
Here are some of the things you’ll find on my site:
- Ideas for teaching math concepts
- Ways to make practicing math skills more fun and engaging
- Links to FREEBIES for digital and print activities
From the Blog…
Using Cuisenaire Rods and Base-Ten Blocks for Decimal Computation
Using Cuisenaire Rods for Decimal Calculation Did you know that Cuisenaire rods can be used for decimal calculations? Read on to see how they provide a concrete tool for adding and subtracting decimals. Teachers often use base-ten blocks...
7 Good Reasons to Teach the Area Model for Multiplication
7 Good Reasons to Teach the Area Model for Multiplication Area model can be used from beginning multiplication to algebra Helpful for division as well as multiplication The model works for fractions and decimal multiplication Are you...
5 Nifty Math Activities for a Terrific First Day of Kindergarten
Why Jump Right in With Fun First-Day Math Activities? Math Instruction Deserves Time on The First Day The first day of school is packed with routines and procedures. Students are often met with literacy activities but how often are...