Beyond The Worksheet Inc.

Hey friends, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about what’s next for Beyond the Worksheet. If I’m being completely honest, things have been tough lately. The education space has shifted, and running this business feels harder than ever. But here’s the thing—I love creating resources that make math click for students and make YOUR life easier. That’s why I’m not giving up. And that’s why I’m so excited to share that Beyond the Worksheet is expanding to 4th grade! 🎉 I’ve started adding...

Hey friends, St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and it’s the perfect opportunity to bring a little magic into your math lessons! I’ve put together a few fun, themed activities to engage your students while practicing key skills. St. Patrick’s Day Math Activities: Lucky Numbers: Create word problems around a pot of gold! Example: “If a leprechaun has 42 gold coins and shares them equally with 7 friends, how many coins does each get?” Probability Games: Use green items like shamrocks or candy to...

Hey friends, Spring Break is just around the corner! 🏖️ While we all look forward to a well-deserved rest, it’s also the perfect time to set up your classroom and your students for a smooth return. Here are some tips and resources to help you prepare before the break starts. Tips to Prep for Spring Break: Organize Classroom Materials: Use the week before break to declutter your space. Label and organize supplies for an easier post-break restart. Assign Low-Stress Projects: Let students work...

Hey friends, March 14th is almost here, and you know what that means—Pi Day! 🎉 This is the perfect opportunity to make math fun and memorable for your students. I’ve gathered some creative activities to help you plan an exciting celebration in your classroom. Pi Day Activities to Try: Pi Digit Memorization Challenge: See how many digits of pi your students can memorize. Reward the top performers with small prizes or certificates. Circle Investigations: Have students measure the circumference...

Hey friends, We’ve all seen it—students hesitating to try, saying, “I’m just not good at math.” But what if we could change that mindset? This week, I’m sharing strategies and resources to help you empower your students and build their confidence in math. Tips for Building Math Confidence: Start with Success: Begin each lesson with a task nearly every student can complete. Early wins set a positive tone and encourage participation. Focus on Growth: Highlight effort and progress over...

Happy Sunday! A HUGE group of TPT sellers are setting two resources on sale for $1 today and I decided to join in. I've put two of my best selling resources on sale for just $1. Click one of the images above to go to these two resources in my store. Once you check them out, type #touchdown2025 into the TPT search bar to explore the hundreds of other discounted resources. Be sure to use the filters to narrow it down by grade level and content area! Have a fantastic day! Lindsay

I know it can be a bit much. The sale emails and social media posts... You KNOW what you are teaching, but you don't always know what you need and what's out there for you. Let me know how I can help! Are you teaching a specific skill and you can't quite find an activity that fits? Has your school curriculum been a bit lackluster and you need some different notes or practice to supplement? Are you just tired of the same things and could use a little something different? Simply reply back to...

Hey friends, We can all agree that teaching is tough enough (especially in this lull between winter break and spring break) without spending hours prepping resources. That’s why I have spent the last 16 years (wow) creating resources to save you time, reduce stress, and keep your students engaged. Starting TOMORROW (February 4th - 5th), the TPT Winter Sale is happening, and everything in my store is 25% off when you use the code FEBSALE25 at checkout! It’s the perfect time to: Stock up on...

Hey friends, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to mix some love into your math lessons! 💖 I’ve put together a few fun, Valentine’s-themed activities to engage your students and make learning extra sweet. Valentine’s Day Math Activities Heart-Shaped Fractions: Use heart templates to teach fractions. Have students color sections of the hearts and write the corresponding fractions. Candy Count Graphing: Provide candy hearts or similar treats and have students...