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Keyboard Shortcuts for Math Symbols

If you are a math teacher or if you create math resources, you need this! If you are anything like me, you are tired of having to manually search for a division symbol every time you type a math problem. How about a greater than or equal to inequality symbol? I create all of my […]

5 Ways to Use Digital Activities

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Digital activities are my new favorite! They are low prep and easy to grade! What I really love about them is the freedom to make them colorful without shelling out millions of dollars for color ink! Taking in the fact that this distance learning period is only temporary, I have started making matching printable versions […]

Tips For Distance Learning

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 Need some tips for distance learning? You’ve come to the right place! If you are feeling anything like me…back to school this year has you feeling: overwhelmed, anxious, excited, and hopeful! I am overwhelmed with figuring out how to be an effective teacher in a fun and engaging virtual classroom while equally excited that I […]

5 Back From Winter Break Activities for Middle School

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Need some ideas for back from winter break activities? In this blog post, I share 5 back from winter break activities that your students will love. Try as many as you have time for, you could spread them out over the week.  But be warned, only ONE of the ideas actually includes math! It’s helpful […]

Teaching Tax Tip and Discount

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Tax, tip, and discount have always been one of my favorite lessons to teach and it just happens to be in my favorite unit, Proportions! This is one of those units where students immediately say, “Oh, this is actually useful math that we will use someday!” I love how easy it is to connect to […]

How to Convert From PDF to Digital Worksheet in No Time

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How to Convert From PDF to Digital Worksheet in No Time Do you have printable activities that you can’t use in virtual learning? Look no further! Keep reading if you would like to learn how to turn your pdf or hard copy worksheet into an editable digital worksheet THE EASY WAY! Before we get started, […]

5 Steps for How to Make Worksheets the Easy Way: FREE Guide

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5 Steps for How to Make Worksheets the Easy Way: FREE GUIDE I learned to make math beautiful worksheets because I had a hard time finding math worksheets that were “just right” for my students. I too have spent hours on Pinterest and TeachersPayTeachers looking for the perfect fit. Keep reading if you want to […]

11 Class Rewards Ideas

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11 Virtual Class Rewards Ideas I had to get creative when it came to class rewards ideas this year! One of my greatest challenges as a virtual teacher has been motivating my students to participate. Pre-covid, it was easy to encourage student participation because I could take out my big jar of jolly ranchers and […]

How To Create A Drag And Drop Activity in Google Slides

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Have you been wondering how to create a drag and drop activity in Google Slides?

Over the past year, I have fallen in love with these digital activities and so have my students.

They are super simple to create and after you make your first one, you can use it as a template for the future!