If you are a Bridges teacher, you probably have vast experience using one or more of the manipulatives pictured below, right. Base ten pieces are used by students to represent and compute with multi-digit numbers. But have you explored the electronic version using the Number Pieces App? 

Do you have parents who are asking what they can do to help their children? One of the easiest ways you can offer support is to direct them to the free Math Learning Center apps and suggest activities to enjoy together at home. Here are some ideas you can share. Read more...

As standards become more rigorous, the support of an in-house Math Coach becomes increasingly valuable. Janet Johnstone, Math Coach at Crestline Elementary School in Vancouver, Washington, reflects on her role in a little Question & Answer session. Read more ...

Work Place activities in kindergarten and grade 1 shift from free exploration and independent tasks early in the year to more structured partner games. What can you do to keep Work Places running smoothly if you have students who haven't had much experience playing games and working in pairs? 

I don't know about you, but I often find myself standing in front of a sea of eyes that are glazed over and dreaming about lunch, Minecraft, recess... or anything other than what I am teaching!! This happened to me in September. In an effort to engage my students, I made a booklet out of the hundreds grid so they could record various strategies. Read more ...