• How to Divide with the Area/Box Method to Teach Long Division

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    Are you unsure of how to teach division using the area or box method using partial quotients? Are you looking for a better way to teach the area method dor division but you aren’t sure how?  Teaching Division for Conceptual Understanding If you are like me, you grew up learning how to do long division […]

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  • Unique 13 Colonies Project Ideas for Students

    The best way to keep students engaged and excited about completing 13 Colonies projects is through student choice. When students choose what project they want to complete, it inspires them to learn and to put forth more effort.  Engage Students with 13 Colonies Projects through Student Choice After my students study the 13 Colonies, they […]

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  • How to Teach Elementary Students about Slavery

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    Teaching students about the history of slavery is a real challenge. Not only is it an uncomfortable subject, but it is a truly heartbreaking part of our American history.  I believe that the subject of slavery needs more attention and should be taught more in detail so students have a better understanding of the topic. […]

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