Author name: Michele Bell

7 Important Number Skills that Your Kindergartener Needs to Know by the End of the School Year

Young girl looking at a colorful wooden abacus

There are a variety of standards that all students will learn throughout their academic career.  Getting a good start on the foundation of those standards, specifically in math, is key to having success in the years to come.  A part of that foundation is the wonderful year of Kindergarten.   For some children, it is a […]

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3 Easy Ways to Help Students Practice Identifying Fractions

Fraction tiles scattered around

Play Fraction Dominoes Use Fraction Tiles Explore Fractions on a Number Line Fractions are one of the more difficult math concepts to teach and learn in elementary school.  The foundation of fractions begins in the first grade with students learning about equal shares in shapes.  It is in Third Grade (CCSS) where students are introduced

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24 Great Dollar Tree Finds to Practice Math Concepts in the Classroom or at Home

The Dollar Tree is a real Treasure Box if you have one in your town or city.  There are so many great items that you can find there for your everyday life. Whether it be for your home, office, leisure, pet, baby, young children, party, seasonal decorations, or just to get a snack, The Dollar

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