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:
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:
Enrica
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.
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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