Algebra 1 Math Helper

Do you need help teaching algebra concepts to your classroom students? The Common Core touches on algebraic thinking all throughout the elementary grades, even with lower elementary students. In the 5th grade Common Core math standards, students begin algebraic numerical expressions: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.OA.A.1 Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.OA.A.2 Wri… Read more »

Financial Literacy Activities for the Classroom

What is Financial Literacy? Note: This blog post contains products from our Teachers Pay Teachers store and Amazon Affiliate store. --------------------------- Financial literacy is the ability to understand how money works in the world: how someone manages to earn or make it, how that person manages it, how he/she invests it (turn it into more) and how that person donates it to help others. Please watch this video, then scroll down for teaching … Read more »

Bell Ringers Teaching Ideas

How do you handle transition times in your classroom? Transitions can be a difficult time for many students. By having clear and precise routines, students will know their exact expectations. Many unwanted behaviors occur simply because students haven't been taught what is expected of them. At the beginning of the year, don't forget to spend a lot of time actually practicing and ACTING out expectations. Bell ringers, entrance cards, o… Read more »