Plotting points on the coordinate plane is one of those concepts that seems so simple, yet can be so challenging for kids who are just learning. Yet this is a crucial skill if kids are to be successful in higher level math! While this means it's going to require a lot of practice for kids to get the hang of it and feel confident, it doesn't mean that practice has to be boring. Today, I want to share some fun and simple ideas for graphing using a Keep Reading...
Brilliant Ways to Teach Math with Sticky Notes
Back to school season is upon us, and that means one very important thing: back to school sales. I am a huge school supply junkie and get so excited about the deals this time of year! Even though I'm no longer teaching in the classroom, I still stock up on things like pencils, paper, notebooks, sharpie markers, etc. But one of my favorite supplies? Sticky notes. I'm completely aware of the fact that I have more than I could ever possibly need or Keep Reading...
Weekly Math Freebie Round Up!
Welcome to the weekly collection of FREE math teaching resources here at Math Geek Mama! Each week I share the best lessons, games and ideas I can find for teaching math in grades K-12. Have a fun and FREE resource to share with other educators? Send me a link so I can share it here! Kindergarten-2nd Grade: Some of my friends shared more great math resources for K-2 this week: 4 Measurement Games from This Reading Mama Coin Keep Reading...
