Making learning fun
Learning the multiplication facts shouldn’t be about learning to recite the times tables. I’ve seen too many students searching their memories for the answer to 6 x 8, only to have them start at 1 x 8 = 8. There’s no knowledge of the multiplication thinking strategies that can help them reach the answer much faster. If kids need to… Read More
I love using games in my math centers. I have to admit it wasn’t always successful. In the early days of teaching, I didn’t consider things like how to set up successful centers, or even the best way to use games during center time. Now, with nearly thirty years of teaching experience behind me, those things are second nature. I’ve… Read More
Once first grade students master counting on addition, the next step is learning their doubles facts. The doubles facts are addition facts in which a number is added to itself. 1 + 1 and 2 + 2 are both doubles facts. When students know these facts, it’s easy for them to use them to solve their near doubles (doubles + 1… Read More
Math crafts are a great way to make your math centers fun and engaging. You can bet that every child in your class will be eager for this math activity. With fifteen different options for each craft, your kids can practice addition, subtraction or multiplication number facts, plus multi-digit addition and subtraction. All while being creative and having fun. No… Read More
If you’re looking for a crafty, hands-on way to make math engaging for your students, try math crafts. It’s the perfect way to practice addition, subtraction or multiplication number facts. Because there are fifteen different options for each craft, you can even give your kids the opportunity to practice multi-digit addition and subtraction. They do the work and you get… Read More
I was working with a child recently on her multiplication facts and asked her 6 X 6. “Just a minute,” she said and she broke into rap. “I only know them when I sing them,” she explained. You see, last year her class learned their facts by listening to times table songs. Mixing music and math is fun and can help… Read More
I'm Peta, the teacher, author, and resource designer behind Teaching Trove and I'm passionate about using games and interactive resources in the classroom.
It's my mission to help you create a classroom where kids are engaged in hands-on, meaningful practice that helps them to really consolidate the concepts you've been teaching. Read More…
