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This post is all about the centers, journals, and printables that make math the BEST time of day in January! Having a well-rounded assortment of math activities gives you the…
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.
Weather Interactive Science Notebook
One of the most exciting ways to engage students is to make learning relevant! Teaching the weather standards in January is the perfect way to cover all the key concepts…
Math Journals For First Grade
At the beginning of the school year I shared a post on how to get students started on math journals. I am hoping you have tried getting your feet wet…
Teaching Coins, Data, and Graphing!
When it comes to teaching coins, data, and graphing, I find that student interest is HIGH! Students get excited about touching money, counting money, and of course spending money too!…
Planning Writing Instruction
My very first year of teaching (1997) our school focus was on writing. As a new teacher, this was a hefty goal. I was going through teacher shock trying to…