It's all about solving problems in the STEM Lab! We do it every day with our designs and building! BUT...... recently I had a brain pop and came up with a fabulous invention! Keep reading and find out what we tried! It's called Towers and Task Cards! So, here's the basics! The kids had to
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Free math tools for grades K-5! Using math tools is a great strategy for supporting students while also promoting independence.
Perfect for celebrating achievements and good behaviors! I created these reward punch cards to help celebrate with my students when they pass a math lesson (iReady) with 100% or more. However, these can easily be used in math, reading, or with general behavior goals. Download comes with 3 editable designs (as well as a few premade options)-- you can change the titles and directions. The only thing that can't be edited are the punch numbers (which go 1-10). Punch cards are black & white as they were made to be printed on colored paper (to help them stand out-- and help students not lose them!). I like to hole punch mine in the corners and hang them on a ring by my desk. This helps me keep track of the cards and keep the students accountable. Download includes: 3 versions of the premade cards (math, reading, and behavior) 3 versions of the cards with editable directions (math, reading, behavior) 6 versions that are blank (except for the circle punches) so you can use for any subject and with any directions
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This is a STEAM activity choice board designed to get kids doing fun Science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities with their families. I use it as a school-wide Title 1 activity to get parents involved. Check out my math and reading activity boards as well!
A thorough look at how Zeezok Music Appreciation Curriculum teaches many subjects at once, as well as fun tips for using it to explore math through music.
Have you ever thought of giving an interactive notebook a try in your primary classroom, but the thought seems too overwhelming? Do you have an interactive notebook resource, but are not sure
The Ready-Set-Learn series has just what parents want: fun-filled activities to give their children a head start on learning the basic skills needed for success in school. The 7 x 9 size is just right for a young child. Colorful stickers provide motivation. An incentive chart highlights the child's progress. A ribbon sticker rewards the child for a job well done. Choose from 56 titles that focus on alphabet, numbers, reading, math, mazes, puzzles, word games, printing, cursive writing, and more. 64 pages, softcover. Grade: 2.
“Do you do any whole-group during your guided math block??” The answer is, “Absolutely, yes.” Our math mini-lessons happen every day for 8-12 minutes and help anchor our lea…
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Want to review factors and multiples in an engaging way? Click through to read about and download a FREE factors and multiples game for 4th-5th grade using Jenga blocks.
Read more about all 5 components I've found so important in my students' math notebooks and my favorite tips for getting the most out of math interactive notebooks.
It is possible to use math small group instruction in middle school with a bit of upfront planning! Tips for implementation and ideas to get your math small groups running smoothly.
Come grab this free resource that is a collection of my favorite virtual math manipulatives!
What If Everybody Did That, written by Ellen Javernick, is a well written story to help kids understand how their actions can effect others. This book companion will give your students a week of thoughtful book response activities. Included: 6 Vocab Cards 3 Story Maps 3 Written Responses 3 Math Worksheets 3 Phonics Worksheets Emergency Sub Lesson Plan Print and Go craft Bulletin board letters for the title: What If Everybody Did That? Written Responses INCLUDE: Differentiated Picture Box Size Differentiated Lines HWT, 3 Lines and Single Lines Check out my APRIL BUNDLE to SAVE before purchasing this stand alone! Other APRIL activities for you students: Earth Day Story Starters Earth Day Write the Room Earth Day Math Worksheets Earth Day Diphthong Color by Code APRIL Print and GO All new products are posted at 50% for the first 24 hours! Don't forget to FOLLOW MY STORE to be notified of new products I post! You will be notified in an email of new products OR will be able to view new products of stores you follow on your TpT homepage. I GREATLY appreciate ALL feedback! Leave feedback to earn credit towards future TpT purchases! You can use those credits anytime you purchase from TpT. As always, contact me with any questions you have! Katelyn Nevala: Teaching Primary with Katelyn [email protected]
Using picture books in math class is one of my favorite ways to take what can be abstract concepts and put them into contexts my students can understand. Here
Finding the right math intervention resources for students who find math challenging can sometimes feel overwhelming. It often seems like fewer math resources are out there than reading. But don't worry, I've got you covered! I've spent a lot of time searching online for the best math intervention
Looking for bulletin board decor to celebrate STEM Black History leaders? This resource includes 20 Famous STEM Leaders Pennants to celebrate Black History and Heritage! Each pennant includes the famous person's name, picture, accomplishment, and quote. The pennant can be used any time of the year or to celebrate Black History Month in February. Your students can read and learn about famous leaders in science, technology, engineering and math. This resource can also help you promote cultural diversity in your classroom or school! Title pennants and an optional blank pennant that can be used for a create-your-own pennant activity are also included. 20 Famous Leaders Included: Dr. Alexa Canady Katherine Johnson Dr. Ronald McNair Dr. George Washington Carver Dr. Patricia Bath Dr. Aprille Ericsson James E. West Dr. Shirley Jackson Dr. Mae Jemison and more! Pennants can be printed black & white ... for easy print, copy & go! Earn TPT Credit! Did you know that you can receive credit toward future TPT purchases by reviewing this product? If you enjoyed these resources, please take a moment to leave a review & follow my store, Teacher Orbit. Thanks so much!!
If you're not currently reading books in math class, you should change that immediately! In this post, I talk about 4 reasons you need read alouds in math.
Topics include planning, organizing, and managing math workshop, as well as finding math center games and activities to use in your classroom!
Informal assessments for special education in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Math. Two versions: one printable and one digital.
101 Guided Math read Aloud Books for K-2. A comprehensive list of guided math read aloud books to enhance any math topic.
Explaining math answers can be tricky. This post shares practical tips, ideas, and strategies to get your students to explaining answers in math.
Upper elementary classroom tips and ideas with a focus on classroom management, student engagement, & cooperative learning.
When determining which students need a math intervention program, we to understand WHY they are struggling.
Establishing consistent accountability when using the workshop approach to teaching and learning may seem daunting at first. After all, your students are producing, and consuming an immense amount of content during workshop on a daily basis…far more than you can (and want) to grade. The good news is, you don’t have to grade every activity. I know what you’re thinking…”If I stop grading every single thing…there won’t be enough accountability.” The reality is, there are other far more efficient ways to establish accountability and boost meaningful student growth. One of these ways is routine student self-reflection. If you’re ready to bring more student reflection to your classroom, these tips can help you establish routines that maintain consistent accountability in your workshop classroom. Creating Rubrics Together A foundational rubric will help you and your students create a common language that can make ongoing assessment more meaningful and fluid in your classroom. Begin by pulling the rubric your district requires you to use, or write a rubric that communicates your parameters for each level of understanding in your classroom. Rewrite this rubric in your own student-friendly language so you can share these parameters with your class. Making a slide or poster for each level on your rubric so it is easier for students to digest may be helpful. Set aside time in your schedule each day to create a one-week series of work sessions when you and your students can rewrite the rubric again as a class using language that is actually produced by your students. You may opt to: Have all slides/posters on display simultaneously while students rotate to stations where they work in groups to make meaning of each level of understanding. Students can then write their interpretations on the slides/posters, which can be aggregated on the final day. Display one slide/poster each day and host a class conversation that facilitates meaning-making for each level of understanding. Record student ideas as you work toward a common, and final definition for each level of understanding. At the end of these series of work sessions, you and your students will have a rubric that is unpacked by them, rewritten by them, and ready to be used by them. Working together as a class to write a final rubric that will be adopted as the foundation makes conversations about assessments more meaningful and productive. Rubric Drawers Once your class rubric is created, you can make it easy for students to consistently reflect on their work by submitting any assignments to “rubric drawers” that are marked with the definitions for each level of understanding. This built-in practice of self-reflection builds students’ intrinsic motivation to reach higher and produce quality work. If you notice your students have a tendency to submit work to the “wrong” drawer, this signals they need a follow up lesson on the type of work quality required to achieve each level of understanding. Using exemplars (examples of each level of understanding from a particular subject area or activity) can help students build a stronger definition for what work quality looks like. As students build their ability to accurately assess themselves, you can also have them attach a short note of justification for their self-scoring. This will provide insight about any misconceptions they may have about their work or the rubric levels your class has written. If you want to track the score students give themselves on an activity, provide a special pen or stamp that allows them to mark their score before placing it in the drawer. In addition, you can have students submit work with the help of a partner. Once an activity is complete, a student can briefly confer with their assigned partner to get feedback, and make a decision about which drawer a piece should be submitted. This provides an additional layer of motivation for students to reach higher, as they know a peer will be reviewing their work quality. Reflection Letters Another routine that can boost student growth through self-assessment is the writing of reflection letters on a routine basis. Students thrive when they know they have an important role in their assessment process, and will be eager to read your response. Begin by creating a prompt that asks students to reflect specifically on different areas of the assignment that will support their goal setting and goal progress. Also direct students to refer to their rubric to self-assess, and provide justification for their assessment as part of their reflection process. This routine will remind students the importance of keeping the rubric in mind as they complete their work each week, which will foster stronger performance. Set aside time to read these reflection letters and write brief responses which may include your own score using the same rubric, and comments that support your scoring. This written dialogue further emphasizes the value you place on student work and growth. If you find the need to differentiate this letter writing process to support the unique needs of students in your classroom. Here are some differentiation ideas: Have students dictate as you record their reflection. Have students circle their score on a rubric and mark evidence with color-coding or sticky notes. Provide sentence frames to scaffold independence. Self Assessment & Reflection In Your Classroom Ready to give self-reflection a try in your own classroom? Here are a few editable tools to help you get started. Once you’ve established student self-reflection routines in your classroom, stop by and share your experience. I look forward to hearing about the growth your students make, and the freedom you feel from teaching in a workshop classroom where accountability and engagement are off the charts.
This resource is packed full of purposefully planned pages and outlines to keep your documentation streamlined and organized! You will find tools to help you track everything from assessment results to intervention notes to student accommodations. What's included in this resource? formative assessment results summative assessment results individual student interventions small group interventions intervention plans/calendars IEP goals and progress guided reading notes guided math notes writing conferences tutorial attendance parent communication student behavior assessment goals and scores classroom accommodations individual student accommodations student information EVERY page is offered in color AND black/white EVERY page is offered as a fully-editable PowerPoint, partially-editable PowerPoint, or PDF MOST pages have a digital equivalent page in either Google Docs or Google Sheets Is this resource editable: Yes. Every pages included in this resource is offered three ways: non-editable PDF: This option is perfect if you just want to print and go without changing anything in the document. partially editable PowerPoint: This option allows you to edit the text in the tables as well as the titles on the pages if you'd like. This option does not allow you to manipulate the table cells. fully editable PowerPoint: this options is exactly how it sounds. Every element of the document will be editable. This offers teachers are great place to start when designing a binder that truly fits their needs. Does this resource have a digital component? Yes. Most of the pages included in this resource have a Google Sheets or Google Docs equivalent. Force copy links are included. Please check out the preview before purchasing so that you have a good idea of what you're buying. If your have any questions, feel free to send me a message! Happy documenting! Looking for ways that your students can track their own data and hold themselves accountable for their progress and learning? Click here to check out my DATA TRACKER!
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Making inferences worksheets and activities aren't always easy for students, but there are fun ways to teach this challenging reading skill.
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This is a guest post written by Barbara Dewey of Waldorf Without Walls in which she describes learning to read the Waldorf way.
The entire class can have fun while practicing math skills. Hand out all 37 cards. (Some players may get more than one card.) The student whose card reads, I have the first card. Who has...? begins. The student whose card has the answer to that question responds and then asks a different question. This continues until the person with the last card gives the final answer and then reads, This is the end of the game!Each box provides 4 sets of cards for 4 different games. Game Titles: Money; Division; Rational Numbers; Adding & Subtracting Fractions
If you're not making time for math games, your students are missing out! Check out these 5 math games every classroom needs to play!
Intervention in reading can be the difference that changes a student's path. What teacher doesn’t want to be that difference? But, finding...
In this video and podcast episode, I'm going to share with you a little-known secret--how to create drag and drop activities with Google Slides.
