United StatesThe Meaning of Measurement Video
In this interview, John Van de Walle discusses student-centered approaches to teaching children what it means to measure. This professional development video will help math educators learn the best ways to develop students' measurement concepts.
Supplemental Resources
Teaching Student Centered Mathematics: Grades 3-5 includes popular topics and features from the author's market-leading textbook, Elementary and Middle School Mathematics, and brand-new material specially designed for teachers in the classroom. This volume is tailored to the specific needs of grades 3 to 5, allowing teachers to quickly and easily locate information to implement in their classes. The student-centered approach will result in successful math students, making this book indispensable for math teachers!
Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month
May is Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month! Don't overlook this opportunity to study and enjoy activities about the history and culture of Asian-Pacific American communities.
Top 10 Galleries
Explore our most popular Top 10 galleries, from Top 10 Behavior Management Tips for the Classroom and Top 10 Classroom Organization Tips from Veteran Teachers to Top 10 Free (& Cheap) Rewards for Students and Top 10 Things Every Teacher Needs in the Classroom. We'll help you get organized and prepared for every classroom situation, holiday, and more! Check out all of our galleries today.
May Calendar of Events
May is full of holidays and events that you can incorporate into your standard curriculum. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each event, including: Children's Book Week (5/13-19), Biographers Day (5/16), and Memorial Day (5/27). Plus, celebrate Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month, Clean Air Month, and Physical Fitness & Sports Month all May long!
Common Core Lessons & Resources
Is your school district adopting the Common Core? Work these new standards into your curriculum with our reading, writing, speaking, social studies, and math lessons and activities. Each piece of content incorporates the Common Core State Standards into the activity or lesson.
