tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56507347461858419242024-03-05T08:17:53.977-08:00gwhizteacherAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-14576914384322255262015-03-08T20:38:00.000-07:002015-03-08T20:38:54.182-07:00March Math Games UPDATE and new FREEBIE!Hello Friends!<br />
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I have updated my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/March-Math-Games-for-1st-Grade-St-Patricks-Day-March-Madness-609587" target="_blank">March Math Games</a> pack to correct an error and add a few new games to the set. I wanted to share a FREEBIE with you today! :)<br />
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This game will help your students practice doubles plus one. To win the game students will have to make it all the way to the last net (11) by rolling a five. <br />
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;">I have thoroughly enjoyed using my pack of <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Math-Games-Spooktacular-Math-Games-for-1st-Grade-347676" target="_blank">Halloween MathGames</a> in my classroom this year. They are just as engaging and exciting this year as they were for my students last year! I made
an additional set of <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fall-Math-Games-for-1st-Grade-941690" target="_blank">Fall themed games</a> to help my students practice basic
skills in the morning during arrival. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Students will be able to practice addition to ten, number words to six, fast facts with five, finding one more and one less, as well as adding and subtracting on a ten frame. The Fall theme will give us extra time to practice these skills after Halloween and through Thanksgiving!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-90446296923834293432013-04-22T15:00:00.000-07:002013-05-06T19:17:16.905-07:00Vocabulary 4 Square<span style="font-size: large;">I'<span style="font-size: large;">m always on the lookout <span style="font-size: large;">for a great <span style="font-size: large;">sub tub idea... <span style="font-size: large;">Last week my sub <span style="font-size: large;">did a <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7NQhxJm0B21LTBSWlE5Mk9DMk0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">vocabulary</a><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7NQhxJm0B21LTBSWlE5Mk9DMk0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>4 square</a> sheet with the class to review the <span style="font-size: large;">weekly spelling words. The <span style="font-size: large;">students worked with a partner to define a spelling word, draw a picture, and use it in a sentence. Since we've <span style="font-size: large;">been learning about <span style="font-size: large;">nou<span style="font-size: large;">ns, ver<span style="font-size: large;">bs, and adjectives<span style="font-size: large;">, t<span style="font-size: large;">hey were all <span style="font-size: large;">ready to <span style="font-size: large;">try to <span style="font-size: large;">classify their<span style="font-size: large;"> spelling word.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-55454739004966112632013-04-15T15:49:00.000-07:002013-04-15T15:49:51.434-07:00Spring Math Game FREEBIE<span style="font-size: large;">My <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-Fun-Math-Games-for-1st-Grade-Ten-April-and-May-board-games" target="_blank">Spring Math Games</a> pack is finally <span style="font-size: large;">ready </span>and on TpT! <span style="font-size: large;">Th<span style="font-size: large;">is pack includes10 games and <span style="font-size: large;">they are all <span style="font-size: large;">so much FUN! The kids ha<span style="font-size: large;">d a blast "testing" this <span style="font-size: large;">pack in the classroom! <span style="font-size: large;">I always get <span style="font-size: large;">"supportive" comments from my students. <span style="font-size: large;">One little boy said<span style="font-size: large;"> to me, "Ahhh...I see what you did there<span style="font-size: large;">, Mrs. G!<span style="font-size: large;">" I love it! Some kids play the game and practice <span style="font-size: large;">basi<span style="font-size: large;">c skills while others are able to identify the specific math strategies I<span style="font-size: large;"> trie<span style="font-size: large;">d to emphasize </span>for each game<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-6451981024906155262013-04-14T21:07:00.002-07:002013-04-14T21:28:42.167-07:00ID Badge Verse - Matthew 22:37<span style="font-size: large;">Spring is <span style="font-size: large;">in the air! <span style="font-size: large;">It felt so good to <span style="font-size: large;">sp<span style="font-size: large;">end time outside today planting flowers and <span style="font-size: large;">getting the garden ready for planting time with the kids! <span style="font-size: large;">My students <span style="font-size: large;">have Spring Fever as well<span style="font-size: large;">! We are <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">definitely</span> <span style="font-size: large;">ready to finally have <span style="font-size: large;">some <span style="font-size: large;">quality outside recess time!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">As you <span style="font-size: large;">work on creating <span style="font-size: large;">awesome lessons that hopefully take advantage of the great out<span style="font-size: large;">doors,</span> t</span></span></span>ake a moment to download th<span style="font-size: large;">e new <span style="font-size: large;">verse for the week, <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7NQhxJm0B21RklTMEYyRjZqX1U/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Matthew 22:37</a>. Have a great week!<span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-52424210175416667572013-03-15T19:10:00.003-07:002013-04-14T21:30:58.760-07:00St. Patrick's Day FREEBIE<span style="font-size: large;">There is nothing I love mo<span style="font-size: large;">re than <span style="font-size: large;">setting up my reading table on <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thursday</span> afternoon<span style="font-size: large;"> in <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">anticipation</span> for <span style="font-size: large;">math game <span style="font-size: large;">day on Friday! <span style="font-size: large;">What makes it even <span style="font-size: large;">better is when I set <span style="font-size: large;">out <span style="font-size: large;">new seasonal games I've made for my class! We celebrated St. Patrick's Day this Friday and <span style="font-size: large;">the kids had <span style="font-size: large;">a blast with</span> the shamrock and rainbow themed game<span style="font-size: large;">s!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the past I have <span style="font-size: large;">had kids rotate through game stations in predetermined groups. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Recently I started something new. I <span style="font-size: large;">partner students <span style="font-size: large;">and <span style="font-size: large;">allow them to come <span style="font-size: large;">"check out" <span style="font-size: large;">their first game from my kidney table. They play until <span style="font-size: large;">they <span style="font-size: large;">have completed the gam<span style="font-size: large;">e, and then bring their game back to th<span style="font-size: large;">e table to exchange it for another game. It works really well! There is no noisy clean up or "switch" time and <span style="font-size: large;">kids <span style="font-size: large;">don't get bend out of shape because they didn't finish or get <span style="font-size: large;">a turn to "win." <span style="font-size: large;">Since I usually had kids switch partner<span style="font-size: large;">s with each rotation, th<span style="font-size: large;">e new system <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">alleviates</span> all of the arguing and "I don't have a partner" business. Children work with the same partner the whole time and I try to be sure <span style="font-size: large;">kids have a <span style="font-size: large;">new part<span style="font-size: large;">ner<span style="font-size: large;"> e<span style="font-size: large;">ac<span style="font-size: large;">h week. <span style="font-size: large;">We had great fun today!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I also used an adorable game from TpT called <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leapin-Leprechauns-March-Math-Game" target="_blank">L<span style="font-size: large;">e<span style="font-size: large;">apin' Leprechauns</span></span></a>. My kids played</span> <span style="font-size: large;">doubles plus one with this game<span style="font-size: large;">. I let them use <span style="font-size: large;">c<span style="font-size: large;">hocolate c<span style="font-size: large;">and<span style="font-size: large;">y (<span style="font-size: large;">gold Rolo and <span style="font-size: large;">g</span>old <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">a</span>lmon<span style="font-size: large;">d Hershey's kisses)<span style="font-size: large;"> as game paw<span style="font-size: large;">ns. <span style="font-size: large;">When the reached <span style="font-size: large;">100, I let them eat their <span style="font-size: large;">piece of candy.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-22718452077926361712013-02-24T20:42:00.001-08:002013-02-24T20:42:15.044-08:00ID Badge Verse - 1 John 3:18<span style="font-size: large;">February has been a great month full of freebies and fun! I have enjoyed using all the great learning activities from my fellow bloggers<span style="font-size: large;"> and </span>am looking forward to all that March has to offer! Here is another Valentine themed verse to use for the remainder of February.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This verse reminds us to let our actions speak louder than our <span style="font-size: large;">words. I have to say that<span style="font-size: large;"> in the hustle and bustle of the last few weeks, as I work to complete my <span style="font-size: large;">graduate <span style="font-size: large;">research project, I have <span style="font-size: large;">fallen short a few times. <span style="font-size: large;">I <span style="font-size: large;">hope to finish out the last week of February<span style="font-size: large;"> extending </span>l<span style="font-size: large;">oving <span style="font-size: large;">words and <span style="font-size: large;">loving deed<span style="font-size: large;">s to my students and the <span style="font-size: large;">colleagues and friends around me. <span style="font-size: large;">Download this week's verse, <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7NQhxJm0B21UWg2dFg0YlYtOEk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">1 John 3:18</a>, and remember to <span style="font-size: large;">show <span style="font-size: large;">love not only in your speech but in your actions as well. Blessings<span style="font-size: large;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-78697801671327712192013-02-04T04:08:00.002-08:002013-02-04T04:08:41.265-08:00Make 100 math game FREEBIE<span style="font-size: large;">I have a great <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/April-Guenzler" target="_blank">FREEBIE</a> for you today! <span style="font-size: large;">My class will celebrate th<span style="font-size: large;">e 100th <span style="font-size: large;">day of school this week<span style="font-size: large;">, and V<span style="font-size: large;">alentine's <span style="font-size: large;">Day is right around the corner! <span style="font-size: large;">I made a game that compl<span style="font-size: large;">iments these two themes. </span>We <span style="font-size: large;">play a fun <span style="font-size: large;">math game in our class c<span style="font-size: large;">alled <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/April-Guenzler" target="_blank">Make 100</a><span style="font-size: large;">! <span style="font-size: large;">This game is played like<span style="font-size: large;"> Go Fish where </span>students try to <span style="font-size: large;">find <span style="font-size: large;">decade numbers that will make a sum of 100 (40+60). </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-63423341364966624402013-02-03T20:06:00.000-08:002013-02-03T20:06:42.377-08:00ID Badge Verse - Galatians 6:9<span style="font-size: large;">Happy February! <span style="font-size: large;">Time <span style="font-size: large;">flies when you're having fu<span style="font-size: large;">n! I am so excited to be in my favorite <span style="font-size: large;">month of the year! <span style="font-size: large;">The<span style="font-size: large;">re are so many wonderful themes I enjoy <span style="font-size: large;">teaching in February<span style="font-size: large;">! <span style="font-size: large;">Groundhog</span> Day, 100th <span style="font-size: large;">day of school, <span style="font-size: large;">Valentine<span style="font-size: large;">'s Day, Pres<span style="font-size: large;">ident<span style="font-size: large;">'s Day, Dental Health, and Black History month are all so much fun! I love integrating these themes into our morning meeting<span style="font-size: large;">, read <span style="font-size: large;">aloud</span>, and math <span style="font-size: large;">stations! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our favorite game is <span style="font-size: large;">The Love Connection<span style="font-size: large;"> where you have to <span style="font-size: large;">cover decade numbers that make 100. W<span style="font-size: large;">hen all the numbers are covered, the player with the <span style="font-size: large;">longest connecting string of numbers is the winner. We had a blast playing again and again to see if we could get a longer string of connecting numbers.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I realize <span style="font-size: large;">Groundhog Day is right around the cor<span style="font-size: large;">ner, so<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I'm linking one of my groundhog games, <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7NQhxJm0B21WmZ4OEducDhUNU0/edit" target="_blank">Shadow Bump</a>, as a FREE PREVIE<span style="font-size: large;">W. Students roll two di<span style="font-size: large;">ce and ad<span style="font-size: large;">d<span style="font-size: large;">. Then they add ten to the <span style="font-size: large;">sum. <span style="font-size: large;">Players can cover, bump, or lock <span style="font-size: large;">numbers! It's l<span style="font-size: large;">ots of fun! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>I hope your students like it<span style="font-size: large;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">My kids have been working hard on several<span style="font-size: large;"> winter themed <span style="font-size: large;">word work centers. Th<span style="font-size: large;">eir favorite <span style="font-size: large;">was a <span style="font-size: large;">penguin an<span style="font-size: large;">tonym match <span style="font-size: large;">activity. Why??? Bec<span style="font-size: large;">ause I copied <span style="font-size: large;">the</span> recording <span style="font-size: large;">sheet for students to turn i<span style="font-size: large;">n. <span style="font-size: large;">Even if <span style="font-size: large;">I make a <span style="font-size: large;">center with a recording sheet, I usually ask students to record their answers in their journals. It saves paper, trees, and TIME on <span style="font-size: large;">my part<span style="font-size: large;">. S<span style="font-size: large;">tudents </span>show me their word work journals whe<span style="font-size: large;">n they come for small group lessons and I don't have to keep up with <span style="font-size: large;">so many pieces of </span>pape<span style="font-size: large;">r! W<span style="font-size: large;">ho kn<span style="font-size: large;">ew that the kids <span style="font-size: large;">would be so motiv<span style="font-size: large;">ated by a recording sheet and a couple of clipboards? I knew <span style="font-size: large;">I had to get <span style="font-size: large;">cracking and ma<span style="font-size: large;">ke something that was as excti<span style="font-size: large;">ng as <span style="font-size: large;">penguin an<span style="font-size: large;">tonyms! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-57316102720818549392013-01-20T20:57:00.002-08:002013-01-20T20:58:28.642-08:00ID Badge Verse - Matthew 5:9<span style="font-size: large;">I hope everyone has a great MLK Day tomorrow! Take a minute to reflect on why we have <span style="font-size: large;">this holiday<span style="font-size: large;">! I <span style="font-size: large;">know we'll all be working on our Mar<span style="font-size: large;">tin Luther King<span style="font-size: large;">, Jr. activities in the classroom this week<span style="font-size: large;">! Download the verse of the week, <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7NQhxJm0B21ZU9Db0Fqc3N6Vms/edit" target="_blank">Matthew 5:9</a>, and <span style="font-size: large;">think about the great peacemakers that have set such a wonderful example for us.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-27953626234148383552013-01-14T10:22:00.000-08:002013-01-14T10:26:11.475-08:00Shape Lovin' math game FREEBIE<span style="font-size: large;">My <span style="font-size: large;">grade level has <span style="font-size: large;">a new approach to plannin<span style="font-size: large;">g this year. We use <a href="http://planbookedu.com/">planb<span style="font-size: large;">o</span>okedu<span style="font-size: large;">.com</span></a> and lesson share. <span style="font-size: large;">With the stress of <span style="font-size: large;">a</span>l<span style="font-size: large;">igning our <span style="font-size: large;">teaching methods with</span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">the rigor of new Common Core State Standards this has been a huge help! </span></span>We have a template that each team member posts <span style="font-size: large;">lessons to. <span style="font-size: large;">Each <span style="font-size: large;">team member hunts and searches through our county<span style="font-size: large;">'s curriculum <span style="font-size: large;">pacing and finds<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">f<span style="font-size: large;">resh and fast paced ways to present the information <span style="font-size: large;">to our 21st century learners. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>One team member <span style="font-size: large;">writes </span>the CAFE/literacy mini lessons, one writes the phonics program mini lessons, <span style="font-size: large;">one writes s<span style="font-size: large;">cience and social <span style="font-size: large;">studies, another writes the writing <span style="font-size: large;">mini lessons and writer's workshop lessons, and I do the math. <span style="font-size: large;">I'm a literacy girl<span style="font-size: large;"> but as you can see from my</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/April-Guenzler" target="_blank">T<span style="font-size: large;">p</span>T store</a> and blog, I've been getting creative with<span style="font-size: large;"> math lately! </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">As the weeks go by we continue to improve now that each of us is becoming the exp<span style="font-size: large;">ert in our one area. <span style="font-size: large;">This week I</span> FINALLY got my lessons in <span style="font-size: large;">by the d<span style="font-size: large;">eadline<span style="font-size: large;">...</span>6pm on Sunday <span style="font-size: large;">evening</span>. (Grad school often <span style="font-size: large;">gets in the way of my timely <span style="font-size: large;">execution of lessons<span style="font-size: large;"> and lau<span style="font-size: large;">ndry<span style="font-size: large;">!)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">We all have<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">projectors in our room so <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">often times I put <span style="font-size: large;">a <span style="font-size: large;">pdf of a </span></span>game on the big <span style="font-size: large;">screen during morning meeting and we play girls vs. boys</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>. We move magnets around the <span style="font-size: large;">game<span style="font-size: large;"> board in place of pawns<span style="font-size: large;">. I can write directly on the board or game spaces and the kids <span style="font-size: large;">have so much fun. It's a great way to integrate skills into <span style="font-size: large;">the <span style="font-size: large;">social aspects of your <span style="font-size: large;">morning meeting. <span style="font-size: large;">Many times we play games as a group before they are introduced in a <span style="font-size: large;">guided math small group or before students play them<span style="font-size: large;"> with a partner during math games rotations. I like to be sure the kids get lots of expos<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">ure</span> to the skill or strategy <span style="font-size: large;">before I turn them loose with<span style="font-size: large;"> a game.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since I <span style="font-size: large;">have many so many themed s<span style="font-size: large;">ets<span style="font-size: large;">, I find myself changing the graphics on the games to make a quick review that goes along<span style="font-size: large;"> with our current theme. W<span style="font-size: large;">e<span style="font-size: large;"> are beginning <span style="font-size: large;">thir<span style="font-size: large;">d quarter with a <span style="font-size: large;">shapes unit. I <span style="font-size: large;">re-purposed <span style="font-size: large;">one of <span style="font-size: large;">my <span style="font-size: large;">Thanksgiving <span style="font-size: large;">games to play during morning meeting. I'm currently working on my February math games pack, so this may make the cut, or I may <span style="font-size: large;">just<span style="font-size: large;"> leave it as</span> a <span style="font-size: large;">freebie<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The game is called <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7NQhxJm0B21aC1rdFByZFFLQnc/edit" target="_blank">Shape Lovin'!</a><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">As s</span>tudents move around the game board, they name shapes and give real examples of <span style="font-size: large;">objects with that shape. <span style="font-size: large;">When I played with my students we tallied <span style="font-size: large;">flat and solid shapes during the game<span style="font-size: large;">. It was fun and <span style="font-size: large;">generated authentic math <span style="font-size: large;">talk amon<span style="font-size: large;">g students. D</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>ownload it <span style="font-size: large;">and let me know what you think! :)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-13821105500587080712013-01-13T19:09:00.003-08:002013-01-20T20:58:53.036-08:00ID Badge Verse - 1 John 4:7<span style="font-size: large;">The verse this week is simple and one that many of you already know and live by. Scripture tells us in 1 John 4:7 to "Love one another <span style="font-size: large;">because</span> love comes from God." This chapter is packed with powerful truths about God's l<span style="font-size: large;">ove.</span></span><br />
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11 since God loved us, we also ought to love one another.<br />
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12 if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.<br />
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16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love.<br />
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18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear...<br />
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19 We love because he first loved us. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week I want to reflect on why I am able to love and remember to extend love to others. When I teach with love I am sharing God's love with others. Download this week's verse, <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7NQhxJm0B21bExhMEZveEtBTzQ/edit" target="_blank">1 John 4:7</a> and remember to simply <b>love one another</b>.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-1877515932096391872013-01-08T20:33:00.000-08:002013-01-14T19:10:30.356-08:00Geology Rocks! Earth Science Game<span style="font-size: large;">Our second quarter unit <span style="font-size: large;">is about <span style="font-size: large;">solid earth materials. Ever year I give my students <span style="font-size: large;">a little bag of rocks a<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">nd</span> a<span style="font-size: large;"> cute mini <span style="font-size: large;">book about <span style="font-size: large;">geology. <span style="font-size: large;">The kids LOVE it<span style="font-size: large;">! <span style="font-size: large;">Because</span> <span style="font-size: large;">my brain is <span style="font-size: large;">constantly thinking "common core, common core, common core," </span>I decided to add a new twist to my usual Christmas gift to the students<span style="font-size: large;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I personalized the game boards with each <span style="font-size: large;">child's name<span style="font-size: large;">, </span> included <span style="font-size: large;">different colored rocks to use as game pawns, a die, a set of question cards, <span style="font-size: large;">the mini <span style="font-size: large;">book, and a set of <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">informational</span> text question cards. The kids loved playin<span style="font-size: large;">g the game<span style="font-size: large;">! It was <span style="font-size: large;">a creative and affordable <span style="font-size: large;">Christmas gi<span style="font-size: large;">ft for my students and I am so glad I have thi<span style="font-size: large;">s idea to use next yea<span style="font-size: large;">r<span style="font-size: large;">! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Feel free to use this game in yo<span style="font-size: large;">ur classroom <span style="font-size: large;">as a morning meeting activity or as a <span style="font-size: large;">f<span style="font-size: large;">un <span style="font-size: large;">science review<span style="font-size: large;">! I<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> removed the <span style="font-size: large;">student name blank from the game and <span style="font-size: large;">titled it "<a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7NQhxJm0B21QzNwWkh3ZlM3cGs" target="_blank">Geology Rocks</a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">" so it can be used with any child in your class.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-75669996127319499622013-01-07T19:24:00.000-08:002014-01-06T17:06:36.248-08:00Winter Math Games<span style="font-size: large;">I've got a great freebie for you today! <span style="font-size: large;">My <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Math-Games-for-1st-Grade" target="_blank">Winter Math Games</a> <span style="font-size: large;">are now posted on <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Math-Games-for-1st-Grade" target="_blank">TpT</a>! <span style="font-size: large;">The set includes 8 game boards<span style="font-size: large;">. I use the games with my<span style="font-size: large;"> students as mor<span style="font-size: large;">ning meeting <span style="font-size: large;">activ<span style="font-size: large;">ities (the kids <span style="font-size: large;">lOVE to play boys v<span style="font-size: large;">s. girls with the game <span style="font-size: large;">projected on the BenQ board</span>), <span style="font-size: large;">guided math <span style="font-size: large;">small <span style="font-size: large;">group instruction, and <span style="font-size: large;">then in <span style="font-size: large;">t<span style="font-size: large;">he <span style="font-size: large;">skills/games math <span style="font-size: large;">center. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some of my advanced students <span style="font-size: large;">master the game strateg<span style="font-size: large;">ies</span> quickly<span style="font-size: large;">, so I made recording sheets <span style="font-size: large;">for<span style="font-size: large;"> seven of the games as <span style="font-size: large;">an <span style="font-size: large;">extension or enrichmen<span style="font-size: large;">t <span style="font-size: large;">for the game. <span style="font-size: large;">Some of the <span style="font-size: large;">sh<span style="font-size: large;">eets are challenging and would work well as <span style="font-size: large;">a </span>guided math group lesson.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I want you to have a samp<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">le</span> of <span style="font-size: large;">one of my favorite games, <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7NQhxJm0B21YXlUekI1RzRKcFE" target="_blank">Mug O' Mallows</a>, which focu<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">ses</span> on <span style="font-size: large;">combin<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">ing</span> te<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">ns</span> to make<span style="font-size: large;"> 100</span></span></span></span></span>. I hope you can use it in the classroom to reinfor<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">ce</span> <span style="font-size: large;">decade numbers and making sums of 100. Students can't have enough practice <span style="font-size: large;">working with groups of ten. <span style="font-size: large;">A second grade teacher c<span style="font-size: large;">olleague<span style="font-size: large;"> told me that many of her students still <span style="font-size: large;">struggle to fluen<span style="font-size: large;">t<span style="font-size: large;">ly</span> add </span>decade numbers! <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">My son (a second grader) loves playing <span style="font-size: large;">these games and trying to teach my kindergartener<span style="font-size: large;"> how to play<span style="font-size: large;">! I think the games would <span style="font-size: large;">be great for first or second grade s<span style="font-size: large;">tudents<span style="font-size: large;"> (depending on <span style="font-size: large;">independent</span> <span style="font-size: large;">skill levels). Have fun with the <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7NQhxJm0B21YXlUekI1RzRKcFE" target="_blank">freebie</a> and if you like it, visit me on <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/April-Guenzler" target="_blank">TpT</a> <span style="font-size: large;">for more details on my new <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Math-Games-for-1st-Grade" target="_blank">Winter Math Games</a> pack.<span style="font-size: large;"> :) </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-55908077875620227222013-01-06T20:40:00.000-08:002013-01-20T20:59:08.371-08:00ID Badge Verse - Philippians 4:13<span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year! So far 2013 is off to a great start in my classroom. The kids ca<span style="font-size: large;">me</span> back rea<span style="font-size: large;">ring to go and ready to learn! <span style="font-size: large;">I<span style="font-size: large;">t seemed that each o<span style="font-size: large;">f my students was a few inches taller<span style="font-size: large;"> and a bit more mature after they returned from <span style="font-size: large;">their<span style="font-size: large;"> holiday break<span style="font-size: large;">. I<span style="font-size: large;">n<span style="font-size: large;"> a few weeks second quarter will come to a cl<span style="font-size: large;">ose and things will really being to pick up the pace. <span style="font-size: large;">Although<span style="font-size: large;"> I d<span style="font-size: large;">read the paperwork and assessments that <span style="font-size: large;">always come with the end of a<span style="font-size: large;">n a<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">cademic</span> quarter, I delight in <span style="font-size: large;">documenting the growth that each child has experienced. I try to help each student understand that "all things are possible" and that they can do an<span style="font-size: large;">ything they put their <span style="font-size: large;">mind <span style="font-size: large;">to! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">As <span style="font-size: large;">each <span style="font-size: large;">child gains confidence with their <span style="font-size: large;">new found</span> ind<span style="font-size: large;">ependence in reading<span style="font-size: large;">, wr<span style="font-size: large;">iting, and math I am reminded that I must continue to exp<span style="font-size: large;">ress an <span style="font-size: large;">encourag<span style="font-size: large;">ing </span></span>and positive vision<span style="font-size: large;"> for their future. <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1. Add water to your paint bottle to thin the paint. <span style="font-size: small;">Thinner pai<span style="font-size: small;">nt</span></span> is easier to stamp and much easier to wash off. The paint also dries quickly and the paper flattens more easily as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">2. Always make two handprints at a time so students wash two hands at a time and speed up the process. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">3. Use the same color on hands to make multiple prints (the shamrock and Christmas tree can be made from the same hand and then the other hand can be used to create another single hand design, creating three months in one round!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">4. Assign a student as the "soaper" and another as the paper towel helper. This eliminates the mess and makes the process into a clockwork like system. The water stays on and kids move through the line quickly! I had another student that was the "paper transporter" moving painted papers to a shelf space for drying.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">5. Do all of the "extra" painting while you are creating the handprints. (When students make their September tree, have them wash their hands and add the fall leaves. When students make their American flag, have them add the white dots for the stars after washing.). I dried the paper and then had students add details creating twice the drying time and twice the work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">6. Assemble the calendars and allow students to use a box of sharpies to decorate each page on their own. Show them examples <span style="font-size: small;">of </span> how to embellish each page and then let them get to work. I worked with groups of 4 to 6 and walked them through each page. I could have just as easily put out a big bag of sharpies and let the kids work at the same time, taking turns with the different colors and working on different pages. It would have taken the whole class about 20-30 minutes to embellish their calendars all at on<span style="font-size: small;">e time</span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">7. The last step is to add computer label poems. I should have printed all the poems on a single sheet per student and let them match each poem with the correct month. I printed the poems by month and it was a labeling nightmare. If each child had their own sheet of stickers to work with<span style="font-size: small;"> the task </span>could have been accomplished in a few minutes. The kids new which poem went with each month and didn't actually need my guidance with this. If only I had done all 12 months on a single sheet. <span style="font-size: small;">Feel free to download the full set of p<span style="font-size: small;">oems that <span style="font-size: small;">I adapted from the cute poems on <a href="http://the-sharpenedpencil.blogspot.com/2012/07/2013-calendars.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">T</span>he Sharpened Pencil </a>blog. I wanted my poems to fit on a small<span style="font-size: small;">er labels (<span style="font-size: small;">to save on cost) so I made the p<span style="font-size: small;">oems each just four lines long. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">8. When a set of month papers are dried, stack them under a pile of dictionaries to flatten. It will help them to bind more easily.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">9. Paint hands as students come in during arrival. You have tons of energy to power through the process while making it enjoyable and meaningful for each student... and they'll be dry for you to stack on your lunch break.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">10. The different color papers for each month were cute, but make it easier and more cost effective by simply purchasing a ream of off<span style="font-size: small;">-</span>white/tan/c<span style="font-size: small;">ream</span> card stock. It will save you time on planning and eliminate counting out sets for each month's specific color.</span><br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7NQhxJm0B21TDRfb2R0MlVWcVE" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">handprint calendar cover page</span></a></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7NQhxJm0B21LXdxSkpfUmVDX28" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">handprint calendar poems sheet</span></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div>
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Here's a great order that I will use next year when/if I create these adorable handprint calendars again.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u>Day 1</u> - green and red paint: March shamrock with palm print, May caterpillar body with palm print, and December Christmas tree with palm and fingers (no thumb), red palm print for caterpillar head (use other hand), and half of the February heart (be sure to note which hand you are using and then begin with red on the other hand tomorrow).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u>Day 2</u> - white and red paint: February heart (be sure to paint the correct hand for the remaining side of the heart), January snowmen with palm prints, and March rabbit with palm and fingers (no thumb)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u>Day 3 </u>- light and dark purple paint: June butterfly with light purple, and calendar cover with dark purple (paint over students light purple hands swirling the colors to make the darker shade consistent)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u>Day 4</u> - black paint: October spider with palm and fingers</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u>Day 5</u> - brown, red, orange, yellow, and green paint: September tree with one hand, November turkey with brown on palm and thumb, and other colors on each finger for turkey feathers</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u>Day 6</u> - red, blue, and orange paint - July flag with palm blue and fingers red, and August fish with orange handprint (you could also begin with a red palm print and make an August apple instead of a fish...)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was such a special gift to so many of my families this year! I hope your students and their families will enjoy it as much as mine did! Happy holidays and happy handprinting!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-49989892578021928512012-12-23T17:24:00.000-08:002013-01-20T20:59:27.615-08:00ID Badge Verse - Ecclesiastes 3:1<span style="font-size: large;">My <span style="font-size: large;">verse this week<span style="font-size: large;">, </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7NQhxJm0B21X0RUT3NOUTRNWE0" target="_blank">Ecclesiastes 3:1</a>, says that "For everything there is a season<span style="font-size: large;">, an<span style="font-size: large;">d a time for every purp<span style="font-size: large;">ose under heaven." This makes me reflect on the Christmas season. Many of us are filled with <span style="font-size: large;">joy as the spirit of the <span style="font-size: large;">holiday is all around us. I<span style="font-size: large;"> was reminde<span style="font-size: large;">d in church this morning to<span style="font-size: large;"> prayerfully consider those that may be experiencing added sorrow <span style="font-size: large;">during the holiday season. <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">As most of us <span style="font-size: large;">experience a<span style="font-size: large;">dded joy during the holiday season, some experience <span style="font-size: large;">heightened</span> sorrow <span style="font-size: large;">due to <span style="font-size: large;">the loss or <span style="font-size: large;">absence</span> of a loved one. I can't <span style="font-size: large;">imagine <span style="font-size: large;">h<span style="font-size: large;">ow <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">difficult it <span style="font-size: large;">must be for so<span style="font-size: large;"> many families to embrace the joy of <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Christmas</span> <span style="font-size: large;">without their most precious blessing <span style="font-size: large;">present to share i<span style="font-size: large;">n the joy.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span>I heard a song that beautifully captured th<span style="font-size: large;">e feelings <span style="font-size: large;">o<span style="font-size: large;">f many teachers and parents <span style="font-size: large;">this <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Christmas</span>. <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdTpZecQ-xw" target="_blank"><i>Broken Hearted Christmas</i></a> <span style="font-size: large;">was <span style="font-size: large;">written by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/harriet.williams.564" target="_blank">Harriet Williams</a><span style="font-size: large;"> for <span style="font-size: large;">families and teachers<span style="font-size: large;"> experiencing <span style="font-size: large;">sorrow du<span style="font-size: large;">e to<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span>the recent tragic loss of students and teachers</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>. <span style="font-size: large;">As a first grade teacher<span style="font-size: large;"> it, touched my heart and offered<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">the specific words of com<span style="font-size: large;">fort I needed to hear. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The c</span>horus is <span style="font-size: large;">an e<span style="font-size: large;">specially beautiful reminder that we can share our burden<span style="font-size: large;"> with the Heaven<span style="font-size: large;">ly Father <span style="font-size: large;">because</span> he knows ex<span style="font-size: large;">actly how we feel<span style="font-size: large;">...and <span style="font-size: large;">can offer<span style="font-size: large;"> H<span style="font-size: large;">is perfect </span>lov<span style="font-size: large;">ing</span> u<span style="font-size: large;">nderstanding<span style="font-size: large;"> and support</span> as we journey forward.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<i>If you have a broken heart this Christmas,<br />
Give it to God, He knows just what to do.<br />
If you can't find joy and peace this Christmas<br />
Tell the Heavenly Father - He knows the pain<br />
Of losing a child for someone else's sin.<br />
He can make you heart whole again.</i><i></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many <span style="font-size: large;">teachers, even ones that weren't directly effected by the tragic and senseless loss, can <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">identify with feelings of fear<span style="font-size: large;"> and questioning. I spoke with my night custodian this past week and he expressed <span style="font-size: large;">his <span style="font-size: large;">intense emotional re<span style="font-size: large;">alization </span>that "<span style="font-size: large;">evil must really exist.<span style="font-size: large;">" <span style="font-size: large;">So many of us have heavy hearts <span style="font-size: large;">mi<span style="font-size: large;">xe<span style="font-size: large;">d with joy at the same time. It's difficult to sort out and understand. I hope that this Christmas offers rest, relaxation, peace<span style="font-size: large;">, joy, and comfort <span style="font-size: large;">to all of my teacher<span style="font-size: large;"> friends this season<span style="font-size: large;">. Blessing<span style="font-size: large;">s, friends!</span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-35390340172230618692012-12-10T19:59:00.004-08:002013-12-01T22:04:47.208-08:00Christmas Math Games<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas is right around the <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">corner and I am so excited to share my <span style="font-size: large;">holiday themed game boards with you! I posted the set to <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Math-Games-for-1st-Grade" target="_blank">TpT</a> last night<span style="font-size: large;">! <span style="font-size: large;">There are <span style="font-size: large;">12 game sheets (one game <span style="font-size: large;">has two parts to it).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The games include many first g<span style="font-size: large;">rade skills<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">in addition, subtraction, counting, and tens and ones. I use these games to <span style="font-size: large;">teach and then review basic operations concepts<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>in my 1st grade classroom. The games can <span style="font-size: large;">be used in 2nd grade as independent practice or review. </span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">*Candy Count
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<span style="font-size: small;">* Naughty or
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">My favorite part of designing these <span style="font-size: large;">math games is using them with my<span style="font-size: large;"> students. They always have such fun with <span style="font-size: large;">the creative approach to practic<span style="font-size: large;">ing skills. Today I used the Candy <span style="font-size: large;">Count game and the Re<span style="font-size: large;">indeer Race game. <span style="font-size: large;">The s</span>tudents loved trying to make their way to the gingerbread house and trying to "harness" all of their reindeer for Sant<span style="font-size: large;">a's sl<span style="font-size: large;">eigh. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-31779363254602432312012-12-02T22:09:00.002-08:002013-01-20T20:59:45.837-08:00ID Badge - Proverbs 13:10<span style="font-size: large;">I always<span style="font-size: large;"> strive to be a reflective teacher. I want to look at my <span style="font-size: large;">lesson<span style="font-size: large;">s and <span style="font-size: large;">approaches <span style="font-size: large;">to <span style="font-size: large;">teaching and learning with an open mind. <span style="font-size: large;">My hope is that I won't get "stuck in my ways" in the clas<span style="font-size: large;">s<span style="font-size: large;">room an<span style="font-size: large;">d that I will always <span style="font-size: large;">seek to improve my pedagogy. <span style="font-size: large;">With the new <span style="font-size: large;">Common C<span style="font-size: large;">ore State Standards pushing <span style="font-size: large;">to<span style="font-size: large;">day's educators to strive for pre<span style="font-size: large;">cise and purposeful teaching I sometimes find myself <span style="font-size: large;">overwhelmed</span> and wanting to fall back on <span style="font-size: large;">something tried and <span style="font-size: large;">tr<span style="font-size: large;">ue. It's fun and easy to teach w<span style="font-size: large;">hat is already familiar. Conversely it is scary <span style="font-size: large;">to<span style="font-size: large;"> try new approaches without your <span style="font-size: large;">tool belt</span> of<span style="font-size: large;"> tricks ready<span style="font-size: large;"> by your <span style="font-size: large;">side. The <span style="font-size: large;">21st century <span style="font-size: large;">approaches to <span style="font-size: large;">teaching and educating in today's classroom can <span style="font-size: large;">indeed be scary, but can also provide a fresh <span style="font-size: large;">lens in which to view your impact on<span style="font-size: large;"> the learners in your clas<span style="font-size: large;">sroo<span style="font-size: large;">m.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">After introducing <span style="font-size: large;">each type of noun in a mini lesson, I used the cards</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> as a mo<span style="font-size: large;">rning meeting sorting gre<span style="font-size: large;">eting<span style="font-size: large;">. Then <span style="font-size: large;">I put the set<span style="font-size: large;"> in a center for kids to complete the sorting <span style="font-size: large;">task and recording sheet <span style="font-size: large;">independently</span>. <span style="font-size: large;">Even thought I teach<span style="font-size: large;"> first grade, my kids were able to complete the tasks<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">because</span> the first <span style="font-size: large;">noun sort we did as a class was the person/place<span style="font-size: large;">/thing sort <span style="font-size: large;">that uses all the noun cards from the four other sorts. <span style="font-size: large;">Students were already familiar with the words when it was time to work independently.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a freebie noun sort for possessive nouns!<span style="font-size: large;"> It<span style="font-size: large;"> goes with the noun sort <span style="font-size: large;">p</span>ack and includes<span style="font-size: large;"> word cards, sorting headers, recording sheet, and mini poster. <span style="font-size: large;">I used this with my kids in the <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Daily 5 Word Work <span style="font-size: large;">station. It <span style="font-size: large;">works for 1st (after <span style="font-size: large;">whole class practice or mini lesson)</span> and 2nd grades and would be a good review<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> or<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span>grammar mini lesson for 3rd grade.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-33494071834266635902012-11-14T20:41:00.000-08:002012-11-15T09:37:41.550-08:00Measuring with Unusual Units<span style="font-size: large;">We've been working on measurement for our science objectives this quarter and did two in-<span style="font-size: large;">depth <span style="font-size: large;">measurement <span style="font-size: large;">explorations that the students really enjoyed. <span style="font-size: large;">The kids raced <span style="font-size: large;">toy cars down ramps and </span>measured the distance traveled usi<span style="font-size: large;">ng </span>l<span style="font-size: large;">inks (countin<span style="font-size: large;">g by 5s). <span style="font-size: large;">They found the <span style="font-size: large;">median and </span>graphed their measurements to <span style="font-size: large;">compare<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>different cars. <span style="font-size: large;">I was impressed with students' thinking when they <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">brainstormed</span> <span style="font-size: large;">reasons why some car<span style="font-size: large;">s rolled <span style="font-size: large;">a greater distance than othe<span style="font-size: large;">rs. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Another <span style="font-size: large;">exploration we did was a<span style="font-size: large;">n "unusual units" study. The kids used <span style="font-size: large;">pennies, paperclips, <span style="font-size: large;">uni<span style="font-size: large;">fix cubes, and parallelograms to mea<span style="font-size: large;">sure their journal, <span style="font-size: large;">pencil<span style="font-size: large;">, and table. I<span style="font-size: large;"> provided all the unusual measurement <span style="font-size: large;">tool<span style="font-size: large;">s, making sure to include several different sizes of paperclips<span style="font-size: large;">,</span> and DID NOT give students directions on how to iterate units or which size units to us<span style="font-size: large;">e.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The children took their t<span style="font-size: large;">ime as my only directions were to "mea<span style="font-size: large;">sure ver<span style="font-size: large;">y carefully and record all your data." <span style="font-size: large;">Once the students had collected all their measurements, we transfer<span style="font-size: large;">red our numbers to class chart<span style="font-size: large;">s. This made the compari<span style="font-size: large;">son <span style="font-size: large;">easier.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">As we discussed why some numbers were different, students came to their own conclusions abou<span style="font-size: large;">t the imp<span style="font-size: large;">ortance of<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">using the same size unit to measure with. They began to <span style="font-size: large;">understand</span> that it was al<span style="font-size: large;">so imp<span style="font-size: large;">ortant to know how to iterate the <span style="font-size: large;">units. Students guessed that the smaller numbers for <span style="font-size: large;">parallelograms</span> were from students that may have placed their <span style="font-size: large;">parallelograms</span> side by side <span style="font-size: large;">rather than <span style="font-size: large;">tip to t<span style="font-size: large;">ip. <span style="font-size: large;">The kids realized that the</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">pencil meas<span style="font-size: large;">urements were different <span style="font-size: large;">because</span> our pencils were all different sizes. I was able to call students up to demonstrate how they measure<span style="font-size: large;">d. We used different size paperclips to demonstrate <span style="font-size: large;">that using big/<span style="font-size: large;">small clips would change our numb<span style="font-size: large;">er. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Each week I share my verse for the<span style="font-size: large;"> week<span style="font-size: large;">. I need a tangible reminder of my source of inspiration for the week. I hope that the verses ha<span style="font-size: large;">ve provided support, encouragement, and <span style="font-size: large;">inspiration</span> for other teachers as well. This week I've put together all 9 of the verses I shared so far into one document. Feel free to download <span style="font-size: large;">the <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7NQhxJm0B21aEI1SzdKRFdEYjA" target="_blank">9 verses</a>, cut them out, and store them in <span style="font-size: large;">your ID <span style="font-size: large;">badge pocket. Distribute to your <span style="font-size: large;">teacher friends</span> as needed! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306632358825867592noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650734746185841924.post-55574173444601799402012-11-07T15:57:00.001-08:002012-11-07T16:33:29.353-08:00Tens & Time - Hands-On Math Games<span style="font-size: large;">We've been working on making tens, <span style="font-size: large;">tens and ones, and time (to the hour and half hour) this week. I showed the kids a few fun games to practice <span style="font-size: large;">making tens. We used a deck of cards to play "go fish" making sets of tens. <span style="font-size: large;">Each time students made a<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">ten they had to say the <span style="font-size: large;">equation (4<span style="font-size: large;">+6=10<span style="font-size: large;">) and then count all their <span style="font-size: large;">card sets by 10s (10, 20, 30...) to keep a running total of which partner had the most<span style="font-size: large;"> "points." The kids l<span style="font-size: large;">ove<span style="font-size: large;">d this <span style="font-size: large;">game<span style="font-size: large;">! I think I ma<span style="font-size: large;">y need to get<span style="font-size: large;"> some dice and <span style="font-size: large;">playing cards from the dollar store and put them in the prize box... We are really increasing our addition <span style="font-size: large;">and subtraction fluency by playing <span style="font-size: large;">math strategy games during the week.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">We also playe<span style="font-size: large;">d<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">"Make Ten" with <span style="font-size: large;">double <span style="font-size: large;">nine <span style="font-size: large;">dominoes</span>. The students playe<span style="font-size: large;">d a domino to make a ten and then said their equation to their part<span style="font-size: large;">ner<span style="font-size: large;">. I have two sets of double nine <span style="font-size: large;">dominoes with pips and another set with num<span style="font-size: large;">bers.<span style="font-size: large;"> I wonder where I could <span style="font-size: large;">get a few more sets <span style="font-size: large;">really cheap?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am so excited about my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Math-Games-for-1st-Grade" target="_blank">Thanksgiving games on TpT</a> that I <span style="font-size: large;">put a few out today for a test run. We played "Tens and Ones <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Turkey</span> D<span style="font-size: large;">inner<span style="font-size: large;">" and used tens and ones manipulatives to build each number <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">before</span> we <span style="font-size: large;">located it on the game board. The first player to get four in a row was the winner. My kids kept playing to see how many numbers they cou<span style="font-size: large;">ld cover. <span style="font-size: large;">Even though my kids don't have game markers, ch<span style="font-size: large;">ips, spinner<span style="font-size: large;">s</span>, or tens<span style="font-size: large;"> and ones manipulatives at home, they enjoy taking the math games <span style="font-size: large;">home </span>to practice with famil<span style="font-size: large;">y members. They use a paperc<span style="font-size: large;">lip and a pencil as a spinner and coins as game markers. I let the kids check out dice whenever they need them. I really need to put dice in the prize box. I really really need to find FOAM dice for in the classroom and then give all the noisy <span style="font-size: large;">dice away!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">A very simp<span style="font-size: large;">le game you can crea<span style="font-size: large;">te for tens and ones is cal<span style="font-size: large;">led "<span style="font-size: large;">Place Value Pick<span style="font-size: large;">-</span>Up Sticks<span style="font-size: large;">." My friend Jimbo showed me this<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">clever<span style="font-size: large;"> counting game. </span>P</span></span>ut two different color dots on <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">p</span>opsicle</span> sticks or tongue depressors. I suppose you could draw tens and o<span style="font-size: large;">nes, but we use the pick<span style="font-size: large;">-</span>up sticks for fives<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">or <span style="font-size: large;">twos depending on what counting skill we are working <span style="font-size: large;">on. Students toss the sticks in the air <span style="font-size: large;">to begin. W<span style="font-size: large;">hen the sticks fall, they remove all the <span style="font-size: large;">zeros (sticks that are facing down<span style="font-size: large;">). Then th<span style="font-size: large;">ey <span style="font-size: large;">sort the two colors (tens and ones) and count them beginning with tens and <span style="font-size: large;">then <span style="font-size: large;">counting on </span>with the r<span style="font-size: large;">emaining </span>ones. I have students build the number out of t<span style="font-size: large;">ens and ones manipulatives (or<span style="font-size: large;"> money, e<span style="font-size: large;">tc)</span></span> after they have counted their pick-up sticks.<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>The kids love this game it is SO EASY to create<span style="font-size: large;">! :<span style="font-size: large;">)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow we ar<span style="font-size: large;">e making our o<span style="font-size: large;">w<span style="font-size: large;">n paper plate clocks. I saw a pin on pinterest where you put two plates together and make peeka<span style="font-size: large;">boos for <span style="font-size: large;">eac<span style="font-size: large;">h number to show the increments of five f<span style="font-size: large;">or the minute hand. I LOVE this <span style="font-size: large;">id<span style="font-size: large;">ea and can't wait to try it out. <span style="font-size: large;">Paper plate clocks are great when ta<span style="font-size: large;">l</span>king about the parts of the clock and building an understanding of time, but I really think the kids need to experience a Judy clock or some o<span style="font-size: large;">ther type of student clock to pra<span style="font-size: large;">ctice <span style="font-size: large;">mani<span style="font-size: large;">pulating the hour and minute hands correctly. My students <span style="font-size: large;">inevitably</span> tear the<span style="font-size: large;"> hands off of their paper clocks every year. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> I <span style="font-size: large;">wonder if there is another way to make the clock hands instead of using paper or cardstock.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Visit yesterday's post, <a href="http://gwhizteacher.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-math-game-freebie.html" target="_blank">Thanksgiving Math Games</a><span style="font-size: large;">, a</span>nd download<span style="font-size: large;"> my Thanksgiving game <span style="font-size: large;">FREEBIE, Turkey Tens, to p<span style="font-size: large;">lay with your class<span style="font-size: large;">! Have <span style="font-size: large;">fun!</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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