During the last several weeks, we've examined Common Core Math Practices 1-6. This week, we'll conclude our study by taking a look at two practices that fall into the final category, Seeing Structure & Generalizing. Read more ...

On the Bridges First Edition Support website, MLC offers a variety of resources to parents of students in classrooms currently using Bridges. Under Support for Families, the grade-level links in the left-hand channel provide information and resources you may find useful. Read more...

Question from a teacher: Are pre-made calendar markers available for kindergarten and grade 1? Yes! If you find that you don't have time in your busy schedule for children to make the calendar markers each month, pre-made sets are available. Read more ...

Are you looking for ways to communicate with families about the Common Core State Standards? At The Math Learning Center, our primary focus is communicating about Bridges. Fortunately, many agencies have done a wonderful job developing materials that explain the CCSS and suggest ways families can help students with math. Read more...

Alison Fox Mazzola, Math Specialist at St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School in San Mateo, California, submits a tip for early grade teachers. When creating a growing pattern chart (counting by 2s, 3s, 4s, etc...) consider upcoming holidays or seasonal symbols. Read more ...