Writing reviews, subtraction strategies, & more! Well, this momma is full swing back into teaching mode! My first graders and I are getting used to one another again and trying to continue our learning without skipping a beat. It is an interesting transition to come back after maternity leave. My classroom was in someone else’s […]

I am loving this anchor chart from @theprimaryparty. There are some great visuals and tools for both addition and subtraction.

Addition and subtraction words (image only)

Dang it is coooooooooollllldddddd! This polar vortex is turning me into an agoraphobic (that's when you don't go outside, right?). It almost seems like there's just no reason to even change out of my pajamas - ever. But of course, for my family's sake, I do. Plus, one of these days I will have to go back to work and not have snow cold days. So while I'm snuggled up on the couch with a blanket, a cup of coffee, and wearing my PJ's, I thought I'd share what we are doing in math lately. I love…

Emily Garcia | Education to the Core on Instagram: "How can we support our students' diverse learning styles? Create this Subtraction Strategy anchor chart to give them options! Comment SUBTRACTION for the links! 👏"

You know your little ones are growing up when they begin adding and subtracting! Kindergarten is such a big year. Your class full of students come in knowing a little bit about reading and numbers. They leave reading books, and knowing how to add and subtract! Teaching operations can't be a pencil to paper skill.