Intentional Teaching Checklist

I had the pleasure of being a guest on The EDVERYTHING Podcast: for Everything Education with Nicole and Danielle.

"Danielle and I got the chance to sit down with Hayley Cain and learn about her experience transitioning from the middle school to the elementary level and the lasting lessons she picked up having previously worked at a “failing” school. 

Hayley has witnessed first-hand how powerful decoding standards and team planning time can be, and she has taken these strategies and applied them successfully to a new school and grade level.” 

-Edverything Podcast with Nicole and Danielle

Click here to listen to Episode 11: Decode Standards Like a Pro

Below is the Checklist mentioned in the Podcast that will help guide you in your teaching to be INTENTIONAL!

→INTENTIONAL TEACHING CHECKLIST FREE DOWNLOAD

Click here for more information about what awesome things Nicole and Danielle are doing and their website!

Math Teacher Gift Ideas

Gift ideas for a teacher? You may be reading this to get ideas for your own child's teacher or maybe you have a math teacher in your family. Either way, here are some real gifts that I have loved or would love to get as a math teacher! Some of these only math teachers will get. 😉

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Pencils In Bulk
Every teacher needs pencils. Don't ask if they need them because the answer will always be yes. In math, pencils get used frequently because mistakes happen! These are great pencils and come pre-sharpened which is a huge bonus! Click here or on the picture below. 

Cap Erasers
These are my favorite and have been for years! I order them every year! I do not hesitate when students ask for an eraser to hand them one of these. The erasers on pencils never seem to be gone before the actual pencil. They come in bright colors and fit every pencil. Click here or on the picture below. 

Dry-erase Lapboards
I cannot tell you how many times these things have saved my sanity. If I feel that students need a break from a worksheet or need to change the lesson up I break these out. For some reason all students will work on a math problem if they are using dry-erase markers and these boards. Teachers can put problems up on the board and have all students working while they are walking around checking their answers. Click here or on the picture. 

Dry-erase Pockets
You can also go this route with dry-erase pockets. Save paper and don't make copies for every single student. You can make a class set of worksheets or even just enough for small groups. Slide the paper into these and students can practice and show their work using dry-erase markers. These come in a set of 30 in bright colors. There is a marker holder and an eyelet so you can hang it up if needed. Click here or on the picture.

Hidden Figures Young Reader's Edition
This book is amazing! This story is based on four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program! It is also a major motion picture! Let your math teacher add this to their classroom library! Click here or on the picture.

Math Teacher T-shirt
Who doesn't love a teacher t-shirt?! I can't tell you how many I have! There are lots out there so here are a few that I think math teachers love! Click the pictures below.



Sierpinski Triangle Wooden Earrings
Look at these super cute wooden triangle earrings! These are not only math related but actually stylish and timeless with the wood design. These would match everything! Click here or the picture below.

Math Teacher Stainless Steel Travel Mug
Every teacher drinks coffee or tea...I think? This can be used with hot or cold drinks. It has the best math quote on it which makes it perfect for any teacher! Click here or the picture below.

Amazon Gift Card
If you still cannot decide on a gift-seriously an Amazon gift card is where it is! The teacher can use this for whatever they need for their classroom. This takes the guess work out of the gift and requires no effort! Write a quick thank you note and put the gift card inside and you are done!
Click here to purchase an Amazon Gift Card


I hope this list gives you some ideas of gifts for the math teacher in your life! Leave me a comment with the best gift you've gotten(or given)! Happy Shopping!