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Teaching Skip Counting {It’s More Than Chanting!}

Our top tips for Teaching Skip Counting are guaranteed strategies to get kids counting fluently by 2s, 5s, or 100s. {Hint- It's a lot more than chanting!} Have you ever asked a child what skip counting is? Could they tell you..? They would probably respond with a 2,4,6,8... chant! Which is…

20 Children’s Books To Teach Fractions {Fraction Made EASY!}

Teachers are you introducing fractions to your students? It can be a tricky concept but it doesn't have to be hard. Here's an awesome list of Children's Books To Teach Fractions to get you started and your kids hooked! According to research, using children’s literature in math lessons can…

Must Have Kids Books To Teach Adjectives

Teaching Kids About Parts Of Speech can be a bit MEH! So we have found some really wonderful picture books. Here's a great list of engaging Kids Books To Teach Adjectives. They make learning parts of speech a blast! These are some of our favorite kids books to teach adjectives.…

10 DIY Classroom Clock Decor Ideas {To Rock Your Clock!}

Rock your Clock with these Classroom Clock Decor Ideas. Make telling time fun and easier for your kid with one of these creative DIY Teacher Hacks! Teaching kids to tell the time is not easy! Having a clock in the classroom certainly helps kids to connect real life to…

5 Steps To Successful Measurement Moderation Tasks

Do you need measurement moderation tasks that will really test ECE kids measurement understanding? Then you're in the right place! Read on for 5 steps to successful math moderation and grab your free moderation task too! Measurement moderation is an important part of teaching numeracy. It is a process where teachers…

Math In Nature Summer STEM Activities

Do your kids love math & science? If not, do you wish there was something you could do to get them interested & excited instead of anxious or bored? This summer, I encourage you to get outside and explore math in the world around you with our Math in nature…

Easy To Make Father’s Day Superhero Gift {Free Printable}

Teachers if you need an Easy Father's Day Gift For kids to make at School then look no further! Download these FREE Quick & Ever so Cute Superhero Dad Templates. They'll help make Father's Day in the Classroom A Breeze! Teachers Father's Day is just around the corner, but…

EASY To Make Mother’s Day Fingerprint Flower Cup with Saucer

Mums everywhere will treasure this simple to make fingerprint flower cup with saucer gift on Mother's Day this year. This gorgeous gift is really simple and easy to make which is perfect Mother's Day craft in for the classroom! This gorgeous finger print flower cup and saucer is…

Mothers Day Teapot Card {FREE TEMPLATE}

Tell Mum how much you love her with this easy printable Mothers Day Teapot Card. This simple, fun teapot Mothers day card craft idea is not just for Mother's Day it can also be used for Father's Day or Teacher Appreciation Day too! Tell someone they are 'tea-riffic' and let…

100 Easter Activities For Kids {Printables, Crafts, & Recipes}

If you're looking for Easter Activities For Kids {Printables, Crafts & Recipes}, then look no further, here's 100 ideas for your classroom. From Bunnies, to chicks and eggs we have you covered. Hopping Good Ideas For teachers, parents and homeschoolers. All of these Easter activities for kids are a great…

Clever Egg Carton Maths Activities {Hands-on Learning}

Our Egg Carton Maths Activities are eggcellent, motivating and fun math games for teaching number recognition. Your kids will love counting, adding, subitizing and more with our egg box math! These Egg Carton Maths Activities are a fun and engaging way for kids to learn and practice a range of…

BEST Activities For Investigating Australian Coins {Ultimate Math Centers}

Kids Don't know the Value of Money! Right? Actually Kids don't See or use money in real life these days. Gone are the days of counting the money jar so they're going to need some help in the classroom to replace all that lost learning. Check out our activities for…

Fun Activities For Teaching Kids Standard Measurement

If you're teaching Standard Measurement then check this out! Everything you need to know including the 'How' and 'What' to teach your 2nd Grade kids about standard units of measurement and measuring tools. In Preschool, Kindergarten and Grade 1 kids are introduced to non standard measurement and units of measurement. They…

Non Standard Measurement Activities {Our Secret Weapon!}

Non Standard Measurement activities help kids to really learn about measuring. But it needs to be done properly or your kids won't get it! Read on to get our Secret Weapon for teaching non-standard measuring. Before kids are introduced Standard Measurement using rulers and measuring tapes they need to understand…

EASY Dr Seuss Kabobs {Cat in the Hat Recipe}

These fruit and marshmallow Dr. Seuss Kabobs are healthy and so easy to make. Perfect Cat in the Hat inspired healthy treats to celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday this March 2nd. Your kids will love them! These Cat in the Hat inspired kabobs turned out much better than I imagined. I was…

Children’s Books For Teaching Numbers & Counting {All Ages}

What better way to introduce number concepts to Kids than with Children’s books For Teaching Numbers & Counting of course! Take a look at this MEGA List there's plenty for kids of all ages! Children's Books are a great teaching resource to help teachers teach many concepts. I really love…

The Best Place Value Folder Game Printable {For FREE!}

This simple to make Place Value Folder game printable is a perfect for math centers, early finishers & homework. It's a MUST make dice game for teaching numeracy with your kids! Our Place Value folder game is fun classroom activity for hands-on learning. Your kids will enjoy practicing and consolidating…

Growth Mindset For Kids {Free Posters}

Teaching a Growth Mindset in your classroom is a MUST if you want success for your kids. Find out more from Carol Dweck and snag some Free Inspirational Posters! What is growth mindset? Growth mindset definition: Growth Mindset Research Many students have a fixed mindset about many things but especially…