Math Workshop

I'm Melissa! I'm WILD about reading, writing & math workshops! I blog about my classroom and I share book recommendations and organizational tips.

Guided math

Differentiating instruction is one of the greatest challenges for self-contained classroom teachers. Gone are the days of whole group lessons, and assigning the same activities to the entire class. We now teach in a student-centered environment where personalized learning is key. Fortunately, our students are more engaged and successful than with the former instructional model. […]

Differentiating instruction is one of the greatest challenges for self-contained classroom teachers. Gone are the days of whole group lessons, and assigning the same activities to the entire class. We now teach in a student-centered environment where personalized learning is key. Fortunately, our students are more engaged and successful than with the former instructional model. […]

Grouping is an essential component to Math Workshop success in your classroom. After your warm up and  mini lesson are over, students will rotate through M.A.T.H. practice activities each day. If you are not familiar with the Math Workshop framework, please read this post first. So, how do you group your students to ensure efficiency and […]

Guided Math Checklist from Dandelions Dragonflies on TeachersNotebook.com (2 pages)

Differentiating instruction is one of the greatest challenges for self-contained classroom teachers. Gone are the days of whole group lessons, and assigning the same activities to the entire class. We now teach in a student-centered environment where personalized learning is key. Fortunately, our students are more engaged and successful than with the former instructional model. […]

Our students have a lot to say, but talking about math can be scary, especially when you don't know how to start the conversation! Math Talk in my classroom greatly improved after implementing these bookmarks and practice sheets into my classroom! Help your own students become master mathematicians...

Staying organized is the #1 way I have found to save time! Finding the right systems can take time, but once you have it, say hello to all of the hours you didn’t know you had! Below is the math area of my classroom. Today, I’m going to break down 10 of my favorite math center organization tips that really work! One way that I