Math Workshop

Getting started with math workshop in the elementary classroom

Upper elementary math workshop ideas for whole group math lessons, math centers, math small groups, and independent math practice.

Topics include planning, organizing, and managing math workshop, as well as finding math center games and activities to use in your classroom!

It's been quite some time since I've blogged about Math Workshop. As one of my school's math coaches, I'm fully immersed in all things math while teaching full time throughout the year. I'm lucky enough to work alongside teachers, host coaching cycles, write curriculum for my school and present PD sessions, all while teaching a class of my own. It helps my mindset and perspective while in my role as a coach and I'm hoping it makes me more realistic and approachable to my colleagues. This…

Addition strategies posters and flashcards Help your child learn addition with these colorful posters and flashcards. The posters feature step-by-step instructions for different addition strategies, while the flashcards provide practice with different types of addition problems. These resources are perfect for helping your child develop strong addition

What type of math anchor charts do you display in your classroom at the start of the year to reinforce routines and procedures? #mathanchorcharts #mathworkshop #iteachmath

For many people, implementing Math Workshop in Middle School is a foreign concept. I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. You can make it work. I did and I honestly think that my students learned more because of it. Setting Up the Week Many of you know that I am a ... Read more

Planning and prepping differentiated math centers can be simple when using the Math Workshop framework. Less prep time and greater student growth is a win-win.

Do Math Centers mystify you? Well, let me simplify them! I was never satisfied with how my math rotations went, but NOW I LOVE my math class setup!

Apr 20, 2021 - Learn how to get math workshop and math centers started in your middle school math classroom. Alex O'Connor, the Middle School Math Man, is the author of Making Math Workshop Work, a book full of classroom-tested tips and ideas to get small groups started in your classroom.