Hands On Geometry – Part II
…to create a net, measure each side, find the area of each side, and add it all together. Volume Back to the food again! Using the marshmallows (they are cheap…
…to create a net, measure each side, find the area of each side, and add it all together. Volume Back to the food again! Using the marshmallows (they are cheap…
…for them to get to know each other. These icebreaker activities are called “team builders” and they are essential. Two Methods of Forming Effective Teams Option #1: Quick and Easy…
…find another way to solve it. As your students are working, walk around and observe the different methods that are being used to solve the problem. Make a note of…
You know what QR codes are … those black and white patterned squares you scan with your smartphone to be taken to a webpage with more information about, well, anything!…
…way too much to do and never enough time to do it all. Piles of papers stack up everywhere, with no time to file anything away properly, and the number…
…timers are fun to use with games, but can also be potentially distracting to students who are working. Smartphone Timers – Many teachers have told me that they use the built-in…
Are you making any New Year’s Resolutions? If you’re like most people, you’ve identified at least a few goals to accomplish this year, and I’m guessing that improving your physical…
…fairly solid understanding of numbers and what they mean. I don’t advocate giving them to young children who have not had time to develop number sense, because entering numbers into…
…for me to grasp at the beginning of the training. I thought “There is no way that my third graders are going to be able to estimate reasonable numbers to…
…easy tips you can begin implementing at the beginning of the year, and 3 more tips to keep your students smiling all year! 2 Ways to Start Your School Year…
…are ready to share the results. Students are far more likely to choose what they want to do and not what their friends are choosing. 5. Writing Workshop Status of…
The first few weeks of school often whip by in a blur of activity, but around the middle of September things slow down considerably. This time of year is also…
