Cynthia HansfordDec 8, 20181 minPersonal Narrative Graphic OrganizersI love using graphic organizers with my students. It really helps them organize before they write, remember what they want to write...
Cynthia HansfordNov 18, 20182 min5 Reasons to Use Accountable Talk in Your ClassroomAccountable Talk has changed the way my students talk and interact with one another in my classroom. It has allowed them to have...
Cynthia HansfordAug 4, 20181 minRounding PacketRounding is an important skill for students to master. As adults we use rounding and estimation all the time. We round when we go...
Cynthia HansfordJun 24, 20181 minStandard Form and Word Form Place Value GamePlace value is such an important skill for students to practice and master. Place value is a foundational skill that students will use...
Cynthia HansfordJun 3, 20181 minMental Math, Estimation and Word ProblemsEstimating is very difficult for students. It just feels unnatural for them. They want to figure the "real" answer. Estimation is an...
Cynthia HansfordMay 13, 20181 minPlace Value ActivitiesPlace value helps us determine the value of numbers. Place value is very useful for students to understand. A good understanding of place...
Cynthia HansfordApr 21, 20181 minPlace Value PracticeEvery year, I find that my students struggle with place value. Place value is so important for students to learn and will follow them...
Cynthia HansfordMar 11, 20181 min4th Grade Math Summative AssessmentsI was constantly looking for summative assessments. I would teach a standard and then look for a summative assessment that would...
Cynthia HansfordFeb 18, 20181 minEstimating Sums and DifferencesThis post may contain affiliate links. This means, I may receive a small commission if you choose to purchase something from a link I...