If you’ve spent any time with second graders, you’ll know that they LOVE to work with money! Therefore, I’ve gone above and beyond the normal standards for this Money Unit. Since money is a life-long skill, this unit will help students not only master solving word problems, but practice counting and working with money in…
Comparing numbers can be a challenge for young learners, and it is essential for preschool students to have a concrete understanding of numbers in order to master this skill. Therefore, Unit 4 is packed with plenty of hands-on ways to identify quantities that are more, less and equal. This unit expands practice of number quantity…
Second grade is a very exciting time for students as they refine their skills in reading clocks. This is a very important and applicable skill that students will use throughout their life. The collection of hands-on and engaging games will help students better understand and master telling time in 5-minute intervals. This unit will teach…
Teaching graphs and data to second grade students combines previously-learned math concepts with making sense of and organizing the information of everyday statistics. Furthermore, it allows them to communicate their reasoning and mathematical thinking. When students become comfortable and efficient in understanding and using graphs, they are eventually able to apply these skills to more…
Many students struggle with letter reversals, especially b/d and p/q. Occasional letter reversal doesn’t necessarily mean a child has dyslexia. In fact, many children struggle with occasionally reversing letters up through age 8. It is very common with children between the ages of 3 and 7. With early intervention, we are able to target this…
Teaching preschool students how to classify and sort builds strong reasoning skills. Unit 3 introduces classifying and sorting by categories such as color, type or size. These skills create order and organization for young learners and helps them identify important information for future math skills, such as graphing and measuring. Unit 3 also teaches positional…
Geometry and Fractions can be so much fun to practice in 2nd Grade. While these concepts have been introduced in Kindergarten and 1st Grade, this 2nd Grade Unit 5 includes more challenging activities to help students gain a deeper understanding of them. It is truly a rewarding experience to see students’ knowledge grow as they…
