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ππππππππππππ π½ππππππ β’β’β’ Mathematicians need practice representing numbers in a variety of ways. β€΅οΈ βββββββββββββββββββββββ Hereβs one way that mathematicians can practice: 1οΈβ£ Place students in partners. π₯ 2οΈβ£ Cut out at least three sets of Base-Ten Cards. βοΈ 3οΈβ£ Shuffle the cards and place them facedown in a pile. β¦οΈ 4οΈβ£ Each player chooses three cards from the pile and arranges the cards from in order from greatest to least. (Trying to make the largest number.) Players say the number the cards represent in either standard or expanded form. Cards are then placed at the bottom of the pile. π£ 5οΈβ£ The player with the highest number wins that round. π *οΈβ£ Variations: Students can write the numeral on whiteboards or the fill-in strips {as shown in the photo}. Draw more than three cards. Order all of the numbers that students make within a round of the game. βββββββββββββββββββββββ πββοΈ Need more tools to practice place value? Iβll keep you afloat. The base-ten cards can be found on page 89. The fill-in strips are also included in my brand new tools set: bit.ly/pvtools βββββββββββββββββββββββ π£ πππππππ ππππ: Are you currently on place value? What skills are you working on in mathematics? β€΅οΈ . . . . #downriverresources #mathclassroom #mathteacher #mathteachers #texasteachers #placevalue #teacherspayteachers #teachingideas #classroomideas #iteach345 #iteach2nd #iteach3rd
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π³ππ π³ππ’ β’β’β’ This weekend, we participated in #internationaldotday created by @tjshay here in El Paso, Texas ! We read βThe Dotβ by @peterhreynolds - completed some dot work, and went out to see the creativity in our community. Thereβs one new area in town that has some beautiful artwork that features dots! βββββββββββββββββββββββ It would be such a joy for our beautiful daughter to be brave enough to make her mark. We look forward to fostering a journey a self-discovery, sharing, confidence, and courage. βββββββββββββββββββββββ π£ πππππππ ππππ: Have you read βThe Dot?β Did you participate in Dot Day? β€΅οΈ . . . . #downriverresources #elpaso #elpasoteachers #dotday #teachersofinstagram #iteachtoo #texasteachers #texasteacher #elpasoart #teacher #teachers #thedot #teacherblogger #educationblogger
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π½ππ πΏππππ π ππππ ππππππππ β’β’β’ BRAND NEW place value tools ideal for first through fifth grades has hit my shop! They are great for differentiation as they support whole numbers to the millions and decimals to the thousandths! You can find this set here: bit.ly/pvtools . . . #downriverresources #teacherspayteachers #placevalue #placevaluefun #iteachmath #mathteacher #mathteachers #texasteachers #iteachtoo #iteach345 #iteach2nd #iteach1st
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π½πππ π²πππππππππ π±ππ‘ππ β’β’β’ A name collection box shows many different ways to name a number. The name collection box shown in the photograph gives many different ways to name eight. βββββββββββββββββββββββ ππππ ππ ππ? A name-collection box is an open box with a tag attached. The tag identifies the number whose names are collected in the box. Often the question asked is βWrite other names for ___.β The number in question is always written in the small square in the upper corner of the paper. The only wrong answer is something that does not equal the number in the corner. βββββββββββββββββββββββ π΄π‘ππππππ: In second grade, typical names include sums, differences, tally marks, and arrays. At higher grades, names may include products, quotients, fractions, and the results of several mathematical operations. βββββββββββββββββββββββ π£ πππππππ ππππ: Have you used name collection boxes before? If not, will you commit to use this in your classroom? (If you do, tag me! Iβd love to see your mathematicians in action!)
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πππππππ ππ π³πππππ π½π. 3 β’β’β’ I guess itβs time that I reveal my big secret...I have a new title: graduate student! I just began a specialized two-year program to become a Math and Science Specialist (M.A. Curriculum and Instruction). π©βπ« βββββββββββββββββββββββ Itβs been 10 years since I graduated with my first Masterβs degree and quite honestly, NEVER anticipated going back to school right now. {Reason 6,890 why I believe this is a God-thing!} Iβm a mother of a young child. I have three jobs. I have a messy house. I mean, do I really have time for another commitment?! π Plus, I have my B.S. and M.A. already! π βββββββββββββββββββββββ Iβd had all of the feelings in the last month. I have felt unequipped to be a student again after so many years out of college. I have felt shear excitement that I am able to earn credit hours for the professional reading I already choose to do. I have been filled with great sadness being away from the kiddo while Iβm in long Saturday classes. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions to say the least. π’ βββββββββββββββββββββββ There are so many positives and I really choose to focus on them. β I am eager to learn more and grow in these areas, which I am so passionate about anyways! β I am happy that everyone, including you, in my circle of influence will benefit from my expanded knowledge. β‘οΈ So, wish me luck. {Class of 2021} π€£ βββββββββββββββββββββββ π£ πππππππ ππππ: Did you go to college after high school or return later? Did you have children when in college? Whatβs your best advice or encouragement for me? β€΅οΈ . . . . #downriverresources #gradschool #teacherlife #mathcoach #mathspecialist #instructionalcoach #texasteachers #texasteacher #teachertalk #teachersofinstagram #iteach345 #igconnect4edu
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πππππππππ πΏππππππ π±ππππ β’β’β’ I grab picture books off of the shelf without previewing them.β πββοΈI am constantly googling to find books to match the standards.β πββοΈ βI endlessly scroll on the internet to find recommendations.β βββββββββββββββββββββββ Do you fall in these categories? Yep, I did too. Until...I spent one full year reading a variety of children's literature to my young daughter. βββββββββββββββββββββββ As a result of my time commitment, I have curated the BEST picture books to use in the elementary classroom to teach specific literacy skills. Yep, it's all standards-based! βββββββββββββββββββββββ It's really a simple model, friend: TAKE a high-quality picture book and TEACH a meaningful lesson! π₯I provide a book list that you can give to your librarian. You quickly print bookmarks that you can slip in your books! Each bookmark gives you a quick summary, robust vocabulary, and comprehension questions to use! βββββββββββββββββββββββ If you are new to teaching, busy, or overworked, this just may be what keeps up afloat this school year! π£ Learn more: bit.ly/takeandteachbookmarks βββββββββββββββββββββββ π£ πππππππ ππππ: What is your favorite picture book? ‡οΈ
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πΈππππππ’ β’β’β’ What have you done to allow students to be CURIOUS? Instead of βtellingβ students something new in math, what can you do to create an experience for your mathematicians? π€ βββββββββββββββββββββββ π£ πππππππ ππππ: Do you have any thoughts of ideas about inquiry learning or fostering curiosities in math? ‡οΈ
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πΈπππππππππ β’β’β’ Lives are changed inside your classroom as a result of the community you create and impact you make! ββββββββββββββββββββββββ You work hard and invest in your students each and every day. This is your legacy as βteacher.β You find your treasure in your students! ββββββββββββββββββββββββ Take a moment to think about all of the goodness you have poured into your classroom of learners so far this school year! {You are doing big things, friend!} ββββββββββββββββββββββββ π£ πππππππ ππππ: What is one investment you have made in your community of learners?
