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There are many science and social studies topics which tie into the month of February! Previously, I shared how I bring a February theme into our literacy, writing, and math…
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.
Written by Reagan Tunstall and Kristina Grant, take advantage of their decades of experience in both education and professional development. Let them help you by showing you the latest ideas and proven methods. With a student-centered focus that relies on evidence-based research, everything on their elementary math blog is vetted and classroom-tested.
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.
February Favorites
February is filled full of wonderful and sometimes overwhelming content opportunities. In this February favorites post, we take a look at making the best of all that the month of…
Forms of Energy – Heat, Light, and Sound
Heat, light, and sound are all forms of energy. Teaching about energy to primary students is fun and exciting. In fact, the topics of heat, light, and sound are electrifying……
Digital Literacy Warm-Ups
To begin, a digital literacy warm-up is a literacy activity set to all different learning standards throughout the school year. The focus and prompts used in digital warm-ups are designed…
Guided Reading Timers
Using guided reading timers for your rotations or workstations creates an organized and focused management system. Students learn the consistent routine and understand their role within the system. WHY USE TIMERS? The…