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Problem solving lessons that
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Clothesline Math

Interactive number
lines for K-6

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Finding math in every
day places

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By Kristen Acosta

Making sense of math one card at a time

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Exciting update! “Hanging Math Out to Dry with Elementary Clothesline Math” is now a part of the Kickstart Math Family! You might have taken notice that my website has undergone some changes. Let me take this opportunity to explain. For 7 years, it was with great pride that I could share my Clothesline Math ideas to teachers. In 2021 ...

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In all my 26 years of education, 2024-2025 was by far the most difficult. I am not one to complain about my students, however last year was rough. I was ready to quit or take a leave of absence. I especially noticed a phenomenon that I hadn’t experienced before. I witnessed my group of students being judged before they ...