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The thought of teaching writing to emerging readers can be daunting for new any teacher. Let’s face it, it’s not easy to teach Kindergarten and first grade students to…
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.
November Math Centers
It’s time to talk math centers for November! It’s officially Fall and not the crazy Fall of October where it is still HOT, but the real Fall! Thank goodness! This…
Teaching in October
Teaching in October is TOUGH! The themes are wonderful, the interest is high, but teacher energy can be low while admin demands seem to be at a yearly high…
October Math Centers K, 1, and 2
In a recent post, I shared my thoughts on teaching the ELA standards with seasonal themes. When it comes to math centers, including spiders, bats, and pumpkins is all it…
The October Lit Kit
When it comes to teaching from the standards or a district scope and sequence, there’s no question that ELA (English Language Arts) has the LARGEST amount of skills and standards…