Elementary Math Chat is a podcast for upper elementary math teachers looking for ideas and resources beyond the book.
You'll hear recommendations for structuring your math block, setting up math centers, and differentiating activities, as well as engagement strategies and classroom management tips. From the first day of school to the last, this podcast will support you with teacher-tested and student-approved ideas that work!
Annamarie Krejci (kret-see) is a former 4th and 5th grade math teacher of 20 years and the face behind Krejci Creations. By sharing what she's learned as a veteran teacher, she hopes to inspire and encourage teachers every step of the way. You can follow her on Instagram @krejci_creations or visit her website at krejcicreations.com.
41. Season One is Done! Final Thoughts and Plans For the Future
Season One is done! I’m so grateful to each and every one of you for joining me each week to hear my favorite teaching tips and ideas around elementary math. I hope I’ve helped make your teacher life much easier, and I’m excited to reflect on what this season has meant to me in this Season One finale.
In this episode, I answer a few questions that were submitted in a Q & A survey. I also share my final thoughts and reflections on Season One, my plans for the future of Elementary Math Chat, and one final Teaching Tip of the Week to help you work smarter and not harder to finish your end-of-the-year checklist.
Connect with me:
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Follow my TPT Store
To view the show notes with the full transcript, head to https://krejcicreations.com/episode41 (https://krejcicreations.com/episode41).
P.S. Has this podcast been helpful for you? If so, screenshot an episode, add it to IG, and tag me @krejci_creations. This helps spread the word to other teachers!
14 May 2024
40. The Countdown is On! 5 End-of-the-Year Activities to Keep Students Engaged
The countdown is on...summer vacation is right around the corner! With all the special events that fall at the end of the year, the final week of school can be challenging to plan for. Every day has a different schedule, and the amount of instructional time also varies. If you need help planning activities to keep your students engaged until the end, this episode is for you!
This week, I share 5 of my favorite end-of-the-year activities to help keep your students engaged during the final week of school. You’ll hear ideas to help you fill anywhere from 5-10 minutes, 20-30 minutes, or 60 minutes to help you plan around special end-of-the-year events. These activities are low prep and fun for everyone involved, including you!
I also share an idea for an end-of-the-year gift in this week’s Teaching Tip of the Week. This gift won’t cost you a dime and your students will treasure it for many years to come.
Resources Mentioned:
Line Plot Project
Create a Math Board Game
Mystery Person BINGO
Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 22: 6 Low Prep and Engaging Early-Finisher Activities (https://krejcicreations.com/episode22)
Episode 33: Testing is Done! 5 Ideas to Plan For a Day of Fun! (https://krejcicreaitons.com/episode33)
To view the show notes with the full transcript, head to https://krejcicreations.com/episode40 (https://krejcicreations.com/episode40).
P.S. Has this podcast been helpful for you? If so, screenshot an episode, add it to IG, and tag me @krejci_creations. This helps spread the word to other teachers!
7 May 2024
39. Innovative Ways to Keep Kids Learning Math Over the Summer with Melanie Doppler
Summer is right around the corner, and so are those last-minute requests from parents wanting to know how to prevent the summer slide. This episode is chock-full of ideas to keep kids engaged with math over the summer, which means you'll have plenty of tips to share with your families!
This week, Melanie Doppler from Math Coach Connection joins me to discuss simple ways to help families connect math to everyday experiences at home over the summer. She shares clever ways to connect math at mealtime, during a trip to the park, when planning a vacation, and so much more!
These tips will help parents keep the conversation going about math over the summer without the dread of making their children sit down to practice math skills, so grab a pen and paper and get ready to hear some amazing tips to share with your families!
Summer Resources Mentioned:
Summer Math Guides
3rd Grade Boot Camp Course Information
Direct Link to the Course
Summer Math Resources
Math Projects:
5th Grade Baseball Math Project
4th Grade Baseball Math Project
2nd Grade Baseball Bat Bandit Math Mystery
Math Mysteries:
2nd Grade Bundle
3rd Grade Bundle
4th Grade Math Mystery Parade Predicament
5th Grade Math Mystery Great Cookout Case
All Mysteries
Career Projects:
5th Grade Bundle
4th Grade Bundle
3rd Grade Bundle
Party Projects:
Circus Part Party Project
All Party Projects
Connect with Melanie:
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mathcoachconnection)
Website (http://www.mathcoachconnection.com)
TPT Store
The Dog Ate My Homework Podcast (https://www.mathcoachconnection.com/podcast)
To view the show notes with the full transcript, head to https://krejcicreations.com/episode39 (https://krejcicreations.com/episode39).
P.S. Has this podcast been helpful for you? If so, screenshot an episode, add it to IG, and tag me @krejci_creations. This helps spread the word to other teachers!
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