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Common Core Mathematics Standards Focus – Commutative Property of Addition

February 21, 2013 Karyn Comments 0 Comment

Making sense of and understanding mathematics is the foundation of the new Common Core State Standards in Mathematics. It is not enough that kids can compute with numbers – they must understand why those computations work. Enter Number Theory, the part of math that explores numbers and how they relate to each other. At the heart of Number Theory are the properties of number. One of the first ones students will encounter is the Commutative Property of Addition. It states…

Pocket Chart Sorting and Classifying in Grades K-1

December 7, 2012 Karyn Comments 0 Comment

Got lots of left-over greeting cards? Here’s one fun way I found to use them with kindergarten and first graders. I sort the cards into two categories and the students try and figure out my rule. In the example above, I sorted the cards into pumpkins and hearts. It was pretty easy for students to figure that one out. But, after that, they can get pretty tricky and student really need to look carefully for similarities within groups: cats vs…

Patterns in the Pocket Chart

October 1, 2012 Karyn Comments 0 Comment

Sample pocket chart patterns:

CCSS Algebra: Teaching Functions in Grades 2-5

September 21, 2012 Karyn Comments 0 Comment

Develop a strong algebraic foundation in your students as they use these unique pocket cards to analyze patterns and functions. CCSS: 2.OA.2; 2.NBT.2; 3.OA.1; 3.OA.3; 3.OA.4; 3.OA.7; 3.OA.9; 3.NBT.2; 4.OA.2; 4.OA.5; 5.OA.2; 5.OA.3; 5.G.1; 5.G.2

3 Tips to Practice Addition and Subtraction Facts K-1

September 15, 2012 Karyn Comments 0 Comment

Three fun and creative ways to use dice to help kindergartners and first graders practice their addition and subtraction facts. CCSS: K.CC.2; K.OA.1; 1.OA.1; 1.OA.5; 1.OA.6 .