I know it’s not quite spring yet but I’m a little anxious for it to start. It seems like it’s been a long winter. So, to encourage spring to get a move-on, I did a little spring cleaning. And that’s when I re-discovered my drawer full of rubber stamps and colorful stamp pads. These stamps and stamp pads were a staple in my third, fourth, and fifth grade classroom. And when I ran centers in K-2, I used them there,…
Mathematics is often described as the science of pattern. Through looking for, reasoning about, and describing numeric and geometric patterns, students come to realize that mathematics reflects order and predictability. This is a significant discovery because students who understand the power of patterns in math are more confident in their ability to do math. So when the Common Core State Standards first came out and I didn’t see a whole lot about pattern and patterning activities in the early years,…
Our Math Medley Family Math Night kit is filled with engaging activities that explore a variety of concepts in math in a fun and unique way.
I love activities that are super simple yet pack a powerful punch. This is one of those. And the good news is, it can be done no matter what grade level you teach which means it lends itself well to differentiation. But the even better news is that it covers a lot of standards in a fun and engaging way. The main objective, however, is to teach the concept of equality in equations. (I should mention that one of my…
As I was thinking about my ‘What Do You Notice?’ poster for my Nifty Numbers Family Math Night event last night, it seemed natural to tie it in with numbers. So here’s the poster I created. As with all my ‘What Do You Notice’ posters, they can be “answered” on a variety of levels. This one can go all the way to algebraic equations. And that’s what makes them so much fun. Everyone can do them! What I loved about…