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One of the themes that I love to teach in February is U.S. Symbols. While teaching about Presidents Day, I like to explore the symbols and monuments of our country…
Tunstall’s Teaching Tidbits focuses on all elementary subject areas with a passion for elementary math content and resources. On our elementary math blog, you can learn new ideas, sift through easy but practical tips, and expand your education knowledge.
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Illustrative Math
Discussions relating to illustrative math concepts and practices. Explore the latest math ideas that address standards and methodologies for math students in K-5. Find resources that help prepare students for problem-solving, communication, and reasoning.
Build critical thinking skills among students and help them achieve an excellent proficiency level. Ignite the inner mathematician in each of them through engaging ideas and techniques that help you share your passion for math and learning.
Elementary Math
Browse a repository of information focused on all kinds of elementary learning. Help your students explore the most fundamental ideas that build math literacy and help prepare them for further education and life beyond school.
Find simple tools that help you solve specific problems in the classroom alongside deep discussions in educational research and best practices.
Guided Math Digitally Speaking
The core of the guided math structure is meeting with students in small groups for individualized instruction following a whole group mini-lesson. During this same time, classmates are authentically applying…
ELA Stations by Standard
Through the years I have come a long way in how I choose my station activities. I began the workshop model of guided reading my first year of teaching. Two…
Digital 100th Day
The 100th day is an exciting milestone for students. As a teacher, the 100th day is both fun and exhausting. This year we created a Digital 100th Day resource. This…
Intervention for Number and Operations for Base Ten
Over the last year, I have created a comprehensive math intervention resource for the primary grades k-2. Therefore, this post is all about intervention for number and operations for base…