Are you an upper elementary teacher in need of new ideas, strategies, and inspiration to provide engagement for your students? Upper Elementary Simplified is a podcast for busy teachers to listen to on the car ride to and from school, during lunch or planning, or by the pool during the summer to learn new ways to engage students in meaningful learning. Danna Rodebush from Teacher Tech Studio is a former 5th grade classroom teacher who now shares teaching resources, math lessons, and classroo ...
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Welcome to episode 71 of the Upper Elementary Simplified Podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares a big announcement and offers a HUGE discount on resources just in time for back to school! Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…
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Classroom Management Tips for Upper Elementary Teachers: A Chat with Jennifer Raymond from The Old Barn Teaching Co.
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Welcome to episode 70 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Jennifer Raymond all about classroom management and building relationships in the upper elementary math classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Uppe…
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Differentiation in the Upper Elementary Math Classroom: A Chat with Amanda Stitt
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Welcome to episode 69 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Amanda Stitt all about differentiation in the upper elementary math classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…
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Building Systems in Your Classroom: A Chat With Helena Hains of The Present Teacher
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Welcome to episode 68 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Helena Hains all about how teachers can implement The Thriving Teacher Framework to build systems in their classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for U…
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Preventing Teacher Burnout: A Chat With Brittany Blackwell of Teaching Mind Body & Soul
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Welcome to episode 67 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Brittany Blackwell all about teacher burnout prevention. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…
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Curriculum Mapping Tips: A Chat With April Pickett from Teach Travel Read
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Welcome to episode 66 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with April Pickett all about curriculum mapping and lesson planning for upper elementary teachers. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…
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Productive Struggle in the Upper Elementary Math Classroom: A Chat with Mona Iehl from Mona Math
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Welcome to episode 65 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Mona Iehl all about productive struggle in the upper elementary math classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…
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Tips for Student Engagement & Creative Teaching: A Chat With Kristen Higdon of All That Teacher Sparkle PART TWO
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Welcome to episode 64 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Kristen Higdon all about student engagement & creative teaching in the upper elementary classroom. This is part two of a two part interview. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FR…
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Tips for Student Engagement & Creative Teaching: A Chat With Kristen Higdon of All That Teacher Sparkle PART ONE
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Welcome to episode 63 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Kristen Higdon all about student engagement & creative teaching in the upper elementary classroom. This is part one of a two part interview. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FR…
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How to Recharge Your Teacher Battery This Summer
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Welcome to episode 62 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Happy summer! Isn’t it crazy how when you are in the middle of the school year it seems like summer is soooo far away but then again it seems like summer comes around very quickly…more so every single year. In this episode we begin the podcast summer series. Connect with Danna: Teach…
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Happy Birthday Upper Elementary Simplified!
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Do you remember your first birthday? Of course you don't! But, this week is a special week for the Upper Elementary Simplified Podcast because this Thursday, May 30th the podcast is celebrating it's very first birthday! On this episode, we take a stroll down memory lane of some of the favorite episodes over the past year. Connect with Danna: Teache…
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How Teachers Can Prep Over Summer: A Chat With Helena Hains of The Present Teacher
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Welcome to episode 60 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Helena Hains all about how teachers can start to prep over summer to help make back to school a smooth and low stress time. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group…
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How to Teach Writing With a Focus on Revising & Editing: A Chat With Marianna Monheim of Creatively Comprehensive
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Welcome to episode 59 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Marianna Monheim all about teaching revising and editing explicitly. Were you the kid who loved to write, and was a self-proclaimed author by the age of 10? Or were you the kid who struggled to put pen to paper and organize your thought…
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Welcome to episode 58 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush celebrated teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…
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15 Tips for Packing Up Your Classroom for the Summer
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Welcome to episode 57 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares 15 tips for packing up your classroom for the summer. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…
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9 End of Year Ideas for Upper Elementary Teachers
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Here we are at the end of April, testing is over & the weather is getting warmer, which means students are getting excited about summer. Today host Danna Rodebush expands on last week's topic of discussion on end of year activity ideas. In this episode you will hear from 9 different experienced teachers about their favorite end of year activity ide…
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After Testing Activities: A Chat with Christine DeArmitt from Reading Teacher Buzz
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Welcome to episode 55 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Christine DeArmitt, who discusses bringing fun back into the classroom and gives many great activity ideas to use in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Joi…
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How You Can Turn Boring Math Into Engaging Math
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Are you in a battle with your math curriculum? I’ve been there…you may be looking at the piles of math books that your district provided to you or you were told were the best of the best…and you’re thinking to yourself something along the lines of: How am I ever going to get my students to enjoy math? Or how can I possibly plan engaging whole group…
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How to Prepare for State Testing: A Chat With Annamarie Krejci From Krejci Creations
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Welcome to episode 53 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Annamarie Krejci all about math test prep in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…
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How Math Instruction is Affected by Reading Comprehension: A Chat with Ciera Harris from Ciera Harris Teaching
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Welcome to episode 52 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Ciera Harris all about how reading comprehension affects math instruction in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elem…
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Providing Student Choice During Math Workshop: A Chat with Jennifer Jochen from Smith Curriculum & Consulting
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Welcome to episode 51 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Jennifer Jochen all about student choice & math workshop in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…
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Simplifying Fraction Concepts: A Chat With Enrica Minetti from Matemaths
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Welcome to episode 50 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Enrica Minetti all about teaching fraction concepts in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…
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How Mindset Affects Math Instruction: A Chat with Rachelle McCracken
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Welcome to episode 49 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Rachelle McCracken all about math mindset in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…
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Number Sense in the Upper Elementary Classroom with Amy Dickson from Amazing Materials 4 You
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Welcome to episode 48 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Amy Dickson from Amazing Materials 4 You all about number sense in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Tea…
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Comics in the Classroom: A Chat with Laura Balliett from Cool School Comics
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Welcome to episode 47 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Laura Balliett from Cool School Comics all about creative teaching by using comic books to teach & review math concepts. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group fo…
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Here's What Teachers Are Saying About The Growing Problem Of Fact Fluency
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Welcome to episode 46 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares stories from the classroom about multiplication fact fluency. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…
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Welcome to episode 45 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares her secret about the one thing that will change math forever. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…
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Are You Still Using Those Incomplete Fact Mastery Programs?
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Welcome to episode 44 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses incomplete fluency, what it is, why it’s a problem, and what you can do to solve it. So let’s go ahead and get started. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for …
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Mastery refers to having great skill at something or total dominance over something. If you are fluent in a language, you have a mastery of the language. Welcome to episode 43 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses the 3 characteristics of multiplication fact mastery. Connect with Danna: Teacher T…
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Imagine reading a sentence that says: “Elevated abecedarian pupils toil amidst computative certitude eloquence credentials instigating extensive thwarting.” Are you able to comprehend the meaning of the sentence? Maybe you can comprehend but it takes you just a little bit longer because you aren’t familiar with the meaning of all of the words. Welc…
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The Reason Your Students Are Still Counting On Their Fingers
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Raise your hand if you have students in your upper elementary classroom who still count on their fingers or draw circles, or draw tally marks to find the product of 6x8? Welcome to episode 41 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses a massive problem that teachers are facing on a daily basis. Connec…
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Welcome to episode 40 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush & 19 of her teacher friends tell stories from the classroom to inspire you to finish December strong, to be the teacher you want to be, and the teacher your students deserve. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplif…
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An Exciting Announcement and a GIFT for YOU!
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Welcome to episode 39 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares a new program for teachers in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…
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4 Christmas Classroom Activities PLUS a BONUS
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Can you believe it is December already? I love this time of year..it is so cozy and cheerful. Welcome to episode 38 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is all about Christmas classroom activities. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares four engaging Christmas classroom activities for students in the upper elementary cla…
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Part 9: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - Spiral Review
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Spiral review is a method of instruction for which teachers incorporate past learning skills into new material and assessment. Or put more simply… spiral review is a way of coming back to skills that have already been taught over and over throughout the school year. Welcome to episode 37 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode i…
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Part 8: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - Intervention
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To intervene is to take an action to meet a specific goal or address a problem. Upper elementary math intervention should be targeted math instruction determined by data and observation in a way that is most relevant to student needs. Welcome to episode 36 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is part 8 of a 9 part guided math…
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Part 7: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - Real World Application & Assessment
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Have you ever heard the question: “But..why do we have to learn this? I’m never going to use this in real life!”? If you have been in a classroom longer than 17 minutes, then the answer is “YES! ”When teachers can build in a real world application activity to allow students to explore math content in an engaging and meaningful way, students will be…
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Part 6: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - How to Set up and Manage Small Groups
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Day 3 is the beginning of the most influential component of guided math, small group instruction. It typically takes about 2 days for all students to work through the routines. Welcome to episode 34 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is part 6 of a 9 part guided math series all about guided math for upper elementary student…
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Part 5: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - Benefits of Small Group Instruction
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The goal of whole group math instruction is for students to be introduced to a new math skill and to be observers of the skill in action. On the other hand, the goal of small group math instruction is for students to interact with the new math skill while the teacher is available to redirect any misconceptions. The small group also offers students …
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Part 4: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - Reviewing the New Math Skill
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Day 2 is all about using your exit ticket assessment to drive your instruction. Using assessment data to drive instruction is an important strategy for all teachers to master. This practice allows for targeted instruction in the math classroom. Welcome to episode 32 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is part 4 of a 9 part g…
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Part 3: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - Introducing a New Math Skill
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A great way to introduce any new math skill through whole group instruction is to provide students with guided reference notes and math anchor charts that serve as a central point of reference that they can connect with as they are working independently in future practice activities. Welcome to episode 31 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast.…
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Part 2: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - How to Plan for Guided Math
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Do you want to reach your students on a deeper level mathematically? With a solid plan, teachers have the ability to structure their instruction to achieve this reach like never before. And organization is essential for this reach to happen. Welcome to episode 30 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is part 2 of a 9 part guid…
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Part 1: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - What is Guided Math?
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Guided math is a structured set of math instructional strategies that allow for targeted instruction, student engagement, and deep understanding of math concepts. Welcome to episode 29 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is part 1 of a 9 part guided math series all about guided math for upper elementary students. In this epi…
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Today's episode is much different than a typical one. The topic of discussion today is all about a project that is in the works, and feedback is requested. Welcome to episode 28 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares an idea and requests feedback from her listeners. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech S…
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Should Upper Elementary Students Have Homework?
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Should upper elementary students have homework? That is the question we are tackling today. Different families, and teachers, have different views about whether homework in upper elementary is appropriate or not. As with most topics, there are two sides. Welcome to episode 27 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna R…
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Part 3: How to Make Math Meaningful & Engaging
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My motto is: You don’t JUST want them to learn math. You want them to ENJOY learning math. A few months ago, I wrote a guided called 11 Ways to Make Math Meaningful and Engaging + Save Time in the Process so teachers would have a resource of tools to turn to if they are looking to create a math learning environment that involves real world experien…
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Part 2: How to Make Math Meaningful & Engaging
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My motto is: You don’t JUST want them to learn math. You want them to ENJOY learning math. A few months ago, I wrote a guided called 11 Ways to Make Math Meaningful and Engaging + Save Time in the Process so teachers would have a resource of tools to turn to if they are looking to create a math learning environment that involves real world experien…
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Part 1: How to Make Math Meaningful & Engaging
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My motto is: You don’t JUST want them to learn math. You want them to ENJOY learning math. A few months ago, I wrote a guided called 11 Ways to Make Math Meaningful and Engaging + Save Time in the Process so teachers would have a resource of tools to turn to if they are looking to create a math learning environment that involves real world experien…
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It's a Fact: Students Struggle With Multiplication Fact Fluency
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This is a replay of Danna Rodebush's presentation from the Cheerful Math Conference from summer 2023. The presentation is all about multiplication fact fluency. If you do want to see the video presentation, you can find it HERE. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Uppe…
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9 Ideas for Building Classroom Community as an Upper Elementary Teacher
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Our classrooms truly are a community of students, and in order for the community to thrive, relationships must be solid and every member must be actively working to build healthy relationships. Welcome to episode 22 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses nine ideas for building classroom community…
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