I am always looking for something to read.  I don't always get to it, but I have a lot to choose from come summer.  This week, I've compiled some of our most favorite and popular posts.  Each post provides a teaching tip, idea, inspiration, or all of the above. 10 Ways to Practice Multiplication Facts   From Teaching With Simplicity Let's be honest, practicing multiplication facts can be a bore and a chore.  You may want to try these:   Pick-a-Card, Number Draw, Multiplication Pyramid.  Sound interesting?   Read more here... Math Perseverance From Teacher Studio How do you get your students to persevere in Math?  Give them problems that are challenging, but provide them with tools to be successful.   Read more here... How to Teach the Standards through Social Studies Inquiry Circles From One Stop Teacher Shop What are inquiry circles?  They are a lot like research projects, but they begin differently.  ......