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5 Reasons to Reach Out to Families Early in the Year
A few years ago, I overheard a conversation that helped me glimpse the power of early, positive communication with families, particularly...
Carrie S. Cutler
Jun 8, 20223 min read
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10 Interactive Games with a Pocket Hundred Chart
In the post called On Repeat: How Patterns Kickstart Algebraic Reasoning, I shared 3 activities perfect for exploring repeating patterns...
Carrie S. Cutler
May 4, 20226 min read
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Why I Swapped Calendar for a Hundred Chart
I've done a lot of things as a teacher that I wish I hadn't. Collecting tickets for students to visit the restroom, round robin reading,...
Carrie S. Cutler
May 4, 20226 min read
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On Repeat: How Patterns Kickstart Algebraic Reasoning
This post shares 3 activities for learning about repeating patterns, an element of early algebraic reasoning.
Carrie S. Cutler
Mar 23, 20225 min read
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Carrie S. Cutler
Mar 13, 20210 min read
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Using Picture Books in Math Instruction
I love books! And I love math! Seriously, can you ever have too many books or too much math in your life? No way! (Also, I think it is...
Carrie S. Cutler
Mar 11, 20216 min read
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Healthy Routines for Small-Group Mathematics Instruction in Preschool and Elementary
With healthy routines, we can still use small groups in math. Sanitize, limit group size, flexible seating, dirty and clean buckets.
Carrie S. Cutler
Jul 10, 20204 min read
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Measurement Outside the Worksheet: How Nonstandard Units Connect Counting to Measurement
Regardless of the item children choose to measure with, the measurement process should be an active experience with kids as active doers.
Carrie S. Cutler
Jul 2, 20204 min read
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"It's a Triangle Because It Looks Like a Triangle"
A few months ago, I got into an eye-opening disagreement with my 4-year-old son, Knox, about shapes. He and I were messing around with...
Carrie S. Cutler
May 22, 20203 min read
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