You are probably familiar with Kahoot as a review game, but my favorite way to use this website is a BLIND Kahoot. The game structure is the same only instead of reviewing a concept, you use it to introduce it! Check this out as a way to mix up your lesson plans, introduce content, and engage your students!
So how can we best support our beginning ELLs in math? There is a reason I put vocabulary instruction at the top of the list. It simply cannot be ignored if
For children it’s all about the buy-in. Why am I learning this? When am I going to use this skill? Elementary math is the foundation of a child’s math journey thru life. That sounds cheesy,
You are probably familiar with Kahoot as a review game, but my favorite way to use this website is a BLIND Kahoot. The game structure is the same only instead of reviewing a concept, you use it to introduce it! Check this out as a way to mix up your lesson plans, introduce content, and engage your students!
If you've been overlooking health class in favour of literacy and numeracy lessons, you might be missing out. Come read why.
Math can be one of the most frustrating subjects to teach! Math is used everywhere in our lives. Here are 5 must-watch TED talks for kids that hate math.
Art is such a huge part of a child’s education. Not math or science? Well, you may be surprised to know that artistic expression is everywhere! So I wanted to share 15 Ideas for Art in Every Subject.
Mathematics is often seen as a daunting subject by many students, but it doesn't have to be that way. By incorporating creative and engaging math ideas and activities, teachers can unlock the math magic in their classrooms.
We had another class Monday night with our new dual/ELL staff members, and this time we focused on differentiation and what that may look like across the subject areas. As we have done in the past, we had the teachers participate in a gallery walk and thus rotate around with their groups to add to a series of posters focused on this topic of differentiation. Yet again, our wonderful staff did not disappoint and came up with a wide assortment of ideas as to how instruction can be differentiated for our students! I typed up their ideas on a nice one page spread for them, and thought you all may find it useful as well! Click on it to grab a copy for yourself or a friend. Graphics/Fonts: Scrappin' Doodles, Rowdy Fonts, My Cute Graphics Also, (as if you haven't already heard ;)), I wanted to let you all in on the big secret. TpT will be hosting a "3 Million Teachers Strong" sale February 27-28th. In using promo code TPT3, you can get up to 28% off at my store along with so many more! How exciting is it to see this community of teachers growing and working together :)!
You don’t need expensive curriculum to teach math. You can spend LOTS of money before you figure out what works for you. But you don’t have to.
Read the funniest math jokes that’ll make parents, teachers, and students laugh. Adding humor can make learning math fun and enjoyable.
Learn about 10 engagement strategies for your math classroom. You will learn about strategies you can put into action today to better your instruction.
Math Geek Mama is a math education blog dedicated to helping teachers and parents teach math in a way that is engaging and fun! Free lessons and printable games are shared every week!
9 classroom review games you can use over and over. These are perfect for engaging students in any grade level and any subject.
Boost your students' math vocabulary skills with our Interactive VocAPPulary™ bundle for Ratios, Fractions (The Number System), Algebraic Expressions, Geometry, and Statistics! This comprehensive resource features 80 editable vocabulary words in 5 smartphones, aligned with Common Core Math Standards, and designed to engage students in fun and interactive ways. Our Interactive VocAPPulary™ blends illustration, word walls, and flashcards into a trendy, student-friendly package that is perfect for Upper Elementary & Middle School students to learn and memorize important math concepts. With this bundle, students will design and illustrate an app on their "smartphones" for each vocabulary term after defining them. The projects are so easy to put together, just cut and paste! In addition to traditional print versions, our bundle now includes additional digital versions for Distance Learning and Google Classroom Use, making it easy to use in both in-person and virtual classrooms. Our Interactive VocAPPulary™ is a must-have for math teachers who want to improve their students' math vocabulary skills. What is unique about Interactive VocAPPulary™ is that it combines the use of illustration, word walls, and flashcards in a trendy, student-friendly package. 80 Editable Vocabulary Words in 5 Smartphones, units include: Ratios, Fractions (The Number System), Algebraic Expressions, Geometry, and Statistics. Aligned with Common Core Math Standards! Designed for Upper Elementary & Middle School but can be edited for all age groups. Students will design and illustrate an app on their "smartphones" for each vocabulary term after defining them. So easy to put together, just cut and paste! (instructions included) -Sample projects and instructions included -Includes an optional pre-illustrated version for students to color-in (Editable) Vocabulary Words Listed In the Resource: 1.) RATIOS: (Editable) Vocabulary words included in this set: ratios, equivalent ratios, ratio table, rates, percent, proportion, unit rate, multiplier, part to whole ratio, part to part ratio, quantity, antecedent, consequent, rate of change, constant rate of change, tape diagram. 2.) FRACTIONS (THE NUMBER SYSTEM): (Editable) Vocabulary words included in this set: proper fraction, improper fraction, mixed number, numerator, denominator, equivalent fractions, lowest terms, lowest common denominator, greatest common denominator, reciprocal, inverse, canceling, term, benchmark fractions, unit fraction, simplest form 3.) ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS: (Editable) Vocabulary words included in this set: expression, numerical expression, algebraic expression, order of operations, variable, coefficient, constant, quantity, evaluate, term, sum, product, difference, quotient, power, exponent 4.) 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I develop curriculum for middle school math. I focus on using critical-thinking skills in my content so the math makes sense to the students.
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Integrating art and content in the ELA classroom. Tips and resources.
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Just print these 5th Grade Math Worksheets to get extra math practice at school, at home, or for summer learning - NO PREP, fun way to review!
As in dyslexia, dyscalculia manifests differently in different kids.Some kids have trouble making sense of numbers and math concepts. Other kids with dyscalculia can’t grasp basic number concepts. Let's work on understanding dyscalculia.
A round up of over 15 great STEAM projects – where math concepts are used to make pieces of art!
