Math and Motivation

Math and Motivation I create fun and engaging resources for upper elementary and middle school math teachers!

My 10th back to school night in the books! So far it has been a great year!
09/25/2026

My 10th back to school night in the books! So far it has been a great year!

This morning my first block elective class was challenged to build the tallest free standing tower with only paper and ...
09/22/2026

This morning my first block elective class was challenged to build the tallest free standing tower with only paper and tape within a certain amount of time. My students then had to fill out a paper on collaboration and working together.

I highly recommend this activity in your math classroom in order to build positive learning communities.

My self care at the start of the school year…..my secured the goods for me!How is your school year going? Reply with an...
09/16/2026

My self care at the start of the school year…..my secured the goods for me!

How is your school year going? Reply with an emoji!

If you want to review or if you are teaching one step equations, this resource is for you! Give your students a little c...
09/11/2026

If you want to review or if you are teaching one step equations, this resource is for you!

Give your students a little choice + a lot of math practice! 💚

With Choose Two, students work their way through each row and choose TWO problems to solve. 🙌

✨ Students get to:
✔️ Practice solving equations
✔️ Make their own choices
✔️ Work independently
✔️ Show what they know
✔️ Stay engaged with a simple, no-prep format

The best part? Every student can choose problems that feel like the right challenge for them! 🎯

Perfect for math centers, early finishers, independent practice, review, or morning work.

📌 Save this idea for your next math block!

A good teacher doesn’t just teach a lesson, they leave a lasting impact. ❤️📚Years from now, students may not remember ev...
09/10/2026

A good teacher doesn’t just teach a lesson, they leave a lasting impact. ❤️📚

Years from now, students may not remember every worksheet, test, or assignment… but they will remember the teacher who believed in them, encouraged them, and made them feel like they mattered. ✨

Never underestimate the impact you’re making every single day. 🍎

My classroom is ready for the 2026-2027 school year!
09/01/2026

My classroom is ready for the 2026-2027 school year!

My teacher opinion is VERY clear on this one 😂🙌I’d choose #2 — not having to do ANY type of duty! 🙅‍♀️✨No lunch duty. N...
08/24/2026

My teacher opinion is VERY clear on this one 😂🙌

I’d choose #2 — not having to do ANY type of duty! 🙅‍♀️✨

No lunch duty. No bus duty. No hallway duty. No recess duty. Just give me my planning period and let me teach! 😂

Which one are you choosing?! 👇

When the baby naps sometimes I nap or visit some old templates and make some resources for the upcoming school year! I r...
08/20/2026

When the baby naps sometimes I nap or visit some old templates and make some resources for the upcoming school year!

I realized I don’t have a lot of Combining Like Terms Activities in my store and I know this is a skill my 7th graders struggle with each year, so having these resources on hand makes me save time during the school year!

✨ Teacher friends, we all have those classroom supplies we LOVE… but if you could only keep THREE, which ones are making...
08/10/2026

✨ Teacher friends, we all have those classroom supplies we LOVE… but if you could only keep THREE, which ones are making the cut?! 👀✏️

I’m choosing dry erase markers, an electric pencil sharpener, and Flair pens—because some things are simply non-negotiable! 😂

What three would you keep? 👇

Classroom decor check! 👀✨Are you all about a perfectly coordinated classroom, or do you keep it simple and focus on the ...
08/05/2026

Classroom decor check! 👀✨

Are you all about a perfectly coordinated classroom, or do you keep it simple and focus on the learning? 📚🍎

👇 Vote in the comments:
🎨 A = I decorate with a classroom theme
🌈 B = I decorate with a color scheme
😅 C = Ain’t nobody got time for that!

There’s no wrong answer—I love seeing how every teacher makes their classroom their own. 💛 Drop your letter below and tell us why!

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