Just for the Record
There is nothing elementary about teaching elementary math! Join me as I share what I'm currently learning about as I continue my learning journey and delve into the best practices of teaching and learning mathematics!
Geometry Vocabulary LCR Game
One of my favorite ways to review Geometry vocabulary is through the exciting and engaging game of LCR. All you need is a set of the LCR dice which you can buy at any dollar store. I have the set of cards with the directions in the link below, but just know that it is a teacher-faciliated game a...
Apr 16, 2026
Celebrating Pi Day!
Let's begin by doing some math. Imagine you took a piece of string and wrapped it around the cans above and measured one distance around the top of the can (circumference). Then, imagine measuring the height of the can using that same string. Which can/container do you think would ha...
by Ann Elise Record —
Mar 13, 2026
elementary math
math
pi day
Early Math Skills Predict Future Reading and Math Achievement
As a former 5th grade teacher of 13 years, I readily admit that I had no idea the complexity of the development of early numeracy from birth to kindergarten. It wasn't until I became a Math Coach K-5 and began delving into the research of Clements and Sarama on Learning Trajectories and ...
Feb 13, 2026
early numeracy
learning trajectories
math
mathematics