Math read alouds: geometry and measurement is a list of recommended picture books. Reading math literature is beneficial in many ways. These books can introduce new concepts, interest students and engage them in thinking about their learning. They encourage mathematical ...

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In this post I want to give an example from an actual tutoring session of how hands on discovery learning works with an individual student. In particular, this is how a student developed his own understanding of finding volume by ...

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Math picture books teach geometry & measurement in a fun, engaging and memorable way. They can introduce new concepts, interest students and engage them in thinking about their learning. They encourage mathematical discussion. And of course it is always great ...

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Teaching volume of rectangular prisms typically begins in 5th grade, then extends in 6th to prisms with fractional edge lengths. I have included activities and lessons at both levels. All activities and printables listed are free except for the one ...

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Teaching measurement conversions does not need to be difficult if you use these high quality videos, books, lesson plans, activities, and printables. All activities listed are free and have been tested for quality. Introductory Activities for Units of Measurement Study ...

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Third and fourth grade teachers agree- teaching elapsed time can be difficult. However, there are strategies to ensure your students’ success. Can your students tell time? First, make sure your students know how to accurately tell time on an analog ...

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Teaching area and perimeter can be fun and engaging with the ideas below. Our goal is full understanding and application of number sense and geometrical concepts. When students see how area connects to arrays, they will know why they multiply! ...

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