Fourth-grader Ethan always struggled with math tests and worksheets, staying quiet in class and rarely volunteering. His teacher, Kendra, was worried. “I got the feeling he wasn’t grasping fractions at all,” she shares. Then one day, she pulled out something...
Slice Fractions is a free and ad-free math game designed for elementary students and available on PlayMath.org. Instead of memorizing rules or filling out worksheets, kids guide a woolly mammoth through icy puzzles, slicing obstacles and popping bubbles to explore...
Snakebird is a visually engaging, interactive math puzzle game available on PlayMath.org. Designed for elementary students, especially grades 3 through 6, Snakebird challenges kids to use strategy, spatial reasoning, and their understanding of positive and negative numbers to solve increasingly...
Let’s not lie: We all have our emotional support water bottles of choice. (Sometimes a few, depending on how many you forget in your classroom throughout the week.) But if you’re looking to add a new one to your rotation—or...
Who doesn’t enjoy a good laugh first thing in the morning? Sharing a few kindergarten jokes can be a great way to create a positive and joyful environment for your students (and you!). If you’re trying to come up with...
The hamburger writing method is a popular and easy method for teaching kids to write strong paragraphs and short essays. It helps kids visualize the process, ensuring they remember to include supporting details as they write. Make this method even...
It’s the most lovable time of the year! Whether you’re celebrating Friendship Day or Valentine’s Day, use these free heart printables to inspire poetry, paragraphs, and more. This printable heart bundle is flexible and can be used long after the...
A new year doesn’t have to mean a new work wardrobe. If you’re looking to freshen up your school-ready closet without a complete overhaul, going classic might be the right move with Brooks Brothers. Teachers get 10% off Brooks Brothers...
Everyone loves a good laugh, so when the tension is high (test time, anyone?) and you want to get your students to relax, why not pull out some of our favorite animal jokes? From chickens to sharks, lions to monkeys...
Students get better at answering questions by, well, answering questions. Asking a question of the day, where each student has an opportunity to think about it and respond, builds knowledge and critical thinking skills. It also improves students’ language and...
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