by Shannon McCartney | Apr 21, 2017 | *Behavior Intervention, *Intervention Strategies, Audience - Teachers
Many times, your students with ADHD or sensory disorders can multitask, or have something in their hands, to promote focus, attention, calming, and active listening. Fidgets, when used appropriately, are an excellent way to help students self-regulate in the...
by Shannon McCartney | Apr 14, 2017 | *Fractions, *Number Talks, Audience - Upper Elementary (3-5)
Whole numbers are a familiar concept, one we can wrap our brains around. Consequently, whole number number talks seem to be pretty simple. However, when it comes to fractions, most of us have an anxiety about them, even in our everyday life. Think about the last time...
by Shannon McCartney | Mar 31, 2017 | *Math Manipulatives, *Math Workshop, *Place Value
The world of manipulatives is wide – and often messy and chaotic! Today, we share tips for organizing and getting the most from your manipulatives, specifically place value discs and strips. Why Place Value Discs and Strips? The manipulatives that I have found...
by Shannon McCartney | Mar 24, 2017 | *Math Practices, *Math Workshop, Audience - K-5
I’ve blogged before on the topic of 3-Act Math Tasks, but I wanted to share some great resources that feature a host of 3 Acts that you can use and resources to help you use them more effectively in the classroom! First of all, let’s review. The biggest...
by Shannon McCartney | Mar 16, 2017 | *Math Practices, *Numeracy, Audience - Teachers, Workshops
I was given a referral by a colleague who asked if I was interested in doing any work in the Dutch Caribbean. At first, I thought he was joking. But when it turned out that he wasn’t, I told him I would MAKE time! My destination: an island called Sint Eustatius,...
