Posted inClassroom Management, Elementary School, Instruction & Curriculum, Mathematics

Elementary Math: One Approach to Differentiation

When I was an elementary student, many years ago, I was a quick learner.  I remember sitting in the classroom and looking for ways to challenge myself.  I was often reading/working ahead or helping others around me.  I was thrilled when I made it  into junior high and was able to take upper level math classes.  Here, […]

Posted inElementary School, Instruction & Curriculum, New Teacher Bootcamp

Where Should I Sit? Flexible Grouping in the Classroom

I remember the old cartoons and movies that depicted classrooms. The students were all sitting in rows of desks, and the teacher’s desk was front and center in front of the chalkboard. My, how times have changed. Today, our classrooms look different, and students learn differently. There are many ways to arrange classrooms and group […]