This was a mistake I kept repeating…

Mar 24, 2026 12:01 pm

I used to think spiral review meant giving students more practice.

More problems. More pages. More time.

Spoiler: it didn’t work.

Students were overwhelmed, I was frustrated, and somehow… nothing was really sticking.


What actually made a difference?

👉 Keeping it short (like, really short)

👉 Mixing old + recent skills

👉 Making it a routine, not a “sometimes thing”

That’s when I started noticing something shift — students weren’t just reviewing… they were remembering.


That’s also why I started putting together weekly spiral reviews.

Not as “extra work,” but as something you can fit in those first few minutes of class without overthinking it.

I’ve been slowly building a bundle with these, and so many of you have already jumped in (which honestly surprised me 🙈).

I’m adding a new week by the end of this week… and the price will go up after that.

If you want to take a look, you can check it here:


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6th Grade Math All Year Spiral Review – Mini Escape Room Growing Bundle


Either way, if spiral review has ever felt like “just one more thing”… you’re definitely not alone.


P.S. I also have a bundle that’s currently heavily discounted, in case you’re planning ahead or need something ready-to-go:


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PPS: If you’re looking for something already complete and ready to go for the whole year, my All-Year Review bundles are still my go-to for no-prep spiral practice.


🎯 6th Grade Bundle

🎯 7th Grade Bundle

🎯 8th Grade Bundle

🌱 5th Grade Growing Bundle


And my Guided Notes

📘 6th Grade Math Guided Notes & Activities – Full Year Growing Bundle


Feel free to share this email with any fellow math teachers who might appreciate fun, no-prep resources. 💌


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