…visual models and sharing and grouping strategies but had never connected that to bigger numbers. Instead, they had learned a procedure that had no connection to their definition of division….
…the October Activities Pack and print out the chart from there. Pumpkin Predictions Procedure Have students number off around the team, and Person #1 becomes the first recorder. Each team…
…really passionate about. I then handed out sticky notes and had them write down their passions and post them on our board. I then showed them the video from Kid…
…students develop a deeper understanding of trapezoids, but it’s still lacking individual accountability. Without administering a test or assigning independent practice, you really don’t know who understands trapezoid classification and…
…answer, take a minute to find out how far you live from totality. It’s really easy when you download the free Totality app from Big Kids Science. After you open…
…me. She could really relate to the study results and felt that repeated praise for being smart may have had a negative impact on her willingness to take risks and…
…discuss just how lucky we really are! Next, give students the Lucky as a Leprechaun freebie above, and ask them to fill up the pot of gold by writing things…
…admit that after the excitement of the trip, I really enjoyed that bit of quiet reflection time! The completed reports make a great bulletin board, too. You could easily turn…
…company switch to plastic if it’s not good for the environment? Could it be that plastic is cheaper? Could it be that reducing the product’s weight makes it cheaper for…
…felt it was a really worthwhile experience for them. You can read about their green claim investigations in her blog post, “You Be the Judge.” After I was assured that…
…first days of school can really help set the tone for the rest of the school year. This kind of cooperative learning activity has students breaking down the beginning of…
…the topic. I was inspired by two more books, The Book Whisperer andIgniting a Passion for Reading, but what I really wanted was a set of step-by-step directions telling me…
