Hey there Reader, Do you have students who struggle with math in your classroom? I do. Do you wish more students would participate in your class, but it feels like pulling teeth to get any participation? Yep. Let me introduce you to my friend Juliana Tapper. Juliana was a high school math intervention teacher for many years so she totally gets it. She’s just written a book titled, Teaching 6-12 Math Intervention: A Practical Framework To Engage Students Who Struggle, and it’s definitely...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Happy OCTOBER! Since we are entering "spooky season", I wanted to address themed resources and older students. I think there is a misconception that the older students get, the less they benefit from “seasonal” resources. But seriously, something happens when you give the kids an activity with a pumpkin on it in October and an image of a reindeer in December. For some reason, their attention is spiked – even for just a minute! I’m a big fan of taking hold of those moments of increased...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Friday! First, how are YOU? Like, really? I hope the school year is off to a positive start and you are finding a way to balance work and life. I'll be honest, I'm struggling right now with the balance part. Hopefully once I'm able to move a bit closer to my job and cut down on my loooooong commute, the balance will fall into place! I've been getting in some work on Beyond the Worksheet products because, honestly, it brings me joy. It's my creative outlet and I'm so grateful to have so...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there! I'm wrapping up my third week teaching high school geometry, and I’ve already spotted some major learning gaps that are impacting students' success in this course. I wanted to share these insights with you since many of you teach middle school and have the ability to address some of these skill gaps before students reach high school. Here are the most significant gaps I’ve encountered so far, along with some actionable tips to help close them: Simplifying Expressions vs. Solving...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Happy Tuesday! Tomorrow is my first day with students.... something I haven't said in a REALLY long time. To say I'm a bit nervous is an understatement! But, I feel like it'll be a great school year. Something else I've been preparing... (scroll to the bottom for SALE details) High School Geometry resources! You all have asked for SO long and it's finally time for Beyond the Worksheet to deliver. I have assembled a rockstar team of Geometry teachers to help create and deliver incredible...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Ok, so that email subject was a bit corny, right? But, that's kind of the point of this email! Knowing how to decorate your classroom when you have older students can be challenging. That's why I created this set of 65 math jokes and puns. Yes, they are corny. Yes, you will get eye rolls. But guess what, they'll want to see more! Check them out by clicking the image below! Be sure to read the feedback! Have an incredible week! Lindsay
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Good morning Reader, I know that assessing is NOT the best part of your job. Using assessments that are frustrating, don't properly cover skills or are overly complicated just make things worse. Many years ago I created mini assessments have continually been loved by teachers because they provide quick and focused skill assessment that works. If you need to change up your assessments this year, check them out at HERE! Each grade level set includes from 24 - 33 assessments and runs only $10 -...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Good morning Reader! Do you ever come across an activity you've forgotten about... and LOVED? That just happened to me. You'll want to keep reading if your students enjoy coloring in math and you enjoy seasonal, timely and quick no-prep activities. I have grade level, seasonal, content-specific quick checks in both PRINT and DIGITAL formats that teachers in Absolute Access have loved! They've been available for everyone for quite a while, but I don't feel as though I've given them the...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Monday! First and foremost, the TPT Back to School Sale is happening tomorrow and Wednesday (August 6th and 7th). You'll need to use the code BTS24 to save an extra 5% on the 20% discount that will be in place in my TPT store. The code will also take off the full 25% on my site! And... it's active NOW on my website only! Now - onto something NEW and a bit CRAZY! I've just released bullet notes for 3rd and 4th grade! I've had requests for years to have them available for other grade...
2 months ago • 1 min read
