Math Vocabulary

Today is my last day of summer break.

We have Institute Day tomorrow

and the kids come on Wednesday.

I should be finishing up my plans,

but I needed a break so I'm here typing this post.

 

My district is starting the math CCSS this year.

One thing we are all expected to have is

a math vocabulary board.

 

Here is a picture of mine.

 

It's not the best pictures, but you get the idea.

Last year I learned a trick from another teacher,

use a glue gun.

I hot glued all the letters so there are no staples.

Also, all the edges will stay flat on the board.

 

As we learn new words, I will be putting them up on the board.

I want my kids to keep using the words,

so I created some math vocabulary review

activities for them.

 

Each card has four words

and the kids need to figure out which word

doesn't belong and tell us why.

 

I did this last year and the kids saw it as a game

and not math review.

The great part is there can be more

than one answer.

Most of the cards were created with a specific

answer in mind, but any answer works

as long as the kids give a logical reason.

 

Another review activity I made is

 

Again, I used these often last year.

I usually copied them back to back,

so we completed two questions.

They are quick reviews and

it gives the kids a chance to use

their math vocab.

 

Both items are currently on sale.

Thank you to Krista Wallden for this cute button.

 

What are some fun ways you review math vocabulary

with your class? 

 

 

 



Healthy Habits, Happy Teachers - A Linky Party

It's a new school year

and we all have so many ideas

and goals for our kids.

But it's also important that

we take care of ourselves.

That is why I decided to 

host a linky party.

Come on over and share
one or more healthy tips,

recipes or even products
you think we could use.

Breakfast is such an important meal.

One way I make sure my family

has a healthy start to the day

is by making these baked oatmeal muffins.

I make them on the weekend and just freeze them.

Take a few out the night before and

they are ready to eat by morning.

 

Mine don't have cranberries.

I usually add blueberries and bananas.

Next is lunch.

The biggest tip I can give is

pack your lunch the night before.

You are less likely to scramble around

in the morning and just throw anything in your bag.

Dinner is always a tough one for me.

After working all day,

I go and pick up my two little girls.

Once we get home, I have to cook dinner.

One thing that really helped me out last

year was freezing and preparing some meals on the weekend.

I use this link all the time for "Dump" chicken.

Basically, you put the chicken, seasoning, sauces, etc.

in a bag and freeze it.

Then when you need a meal,

take it out and bake it.

The prep work is already done.

So there you have a few of my tips.

I would love to hear your ideas.

Add the button to your post and link

back to here.

I'll keep the link open for a month,

so come back if you find other ideas.

Font on button created by Khrys Bosland

An InLinkz Link-up

Tips and Tricks - Teacher Week 2013

Drink lots of coffee!

 

Okay, that may not work for everyone.

Here are a few tips/tricks that you may

find useful in your classroom.

 

#1:  Get a good joke book.

At random times during the week,

tell your kids a joke.

It gets everyone laughing

and is a nice little break.

 

#2:  Play Rock, Paper, Scissors.

This idea was a brain break

that I've seen shared in a few places.

I play teacher against the whole class.

I'll stand at the front of the room facing my class

and away we go.

My kids LOVE this!

Do some of them change their choice

so they can beat me?

Sure, but it's just for fun.

WARNING:  It can get loud!

 

#3:  Have students give a 2-word summary

about their weekend.

I use this activity on Monday and Friday.

The students get a chance to give a 2-word summary

about what they did/plan to do on the weekend.

I actually read about this as a way

to work on main idea.

We discuss that we need to be able

to figure out the activity from the two words.

 

Good example:  Grandma's house or birthday party

Bad example:  had fun or did stuff.

 

What are some tips you can share with us?

Be sure to link up so we can hear them!

 

Also, be sure to come back on Saturday for my link up:

It's A Sale!

I'm sure you have heard

that TpT is having their big

Back to School Sale!

 August 18-19

You can save up to 28%

on your purchases.

 

I can't wait to start shopping!

We don't start school until Wednesday,

so I'll have some time to organize

my new items.

 

In the meantime,

I'm linking up to share

some wish-list items.

 

You get to share the top 2 wishlisted items in your store.

Then tell us 1 of your personal wishlisted items.

 

 



 

50 Printables for Early Finishers and Enrichment

Created by SunnyDays

I can't wait to see your list

so then I can add more to mine!

 

An InLinkz Link-up

Classroom Management - Taming the Wild

I love that title:

Taming the Wild!

It makes me laugh.

How many times have you heard,

"I don't know how you control that many kids!"

 

I'm linking up with Blog Hoppin'

to share some classroom management strategies.

 

#1:  Have your students line up in number order.

I tried this method last year and it worked great.

No one needs to run in order to get to the front

of the line and no one can always try

to be at the back.

Kids usually are not standing by their friends

so there is less talking in the halls.

 

I still have a line leader

and the numbers continue from that person.

 

For example: Student #5 is the line leader.

#6-25 come next.

Then #1-4 follow them.

 

The kids didn't always like this, but oh well!

 

#2:  Put magnets on the student name tags.

Then you can place the name tags on the front

or side of a desk.

Also, if a student goes to the washroom,

they can put their nametag on the board.

You will always know who is out of the room.

 

#3:  Make a checklist of names for turning in work.

This is what mine looked like last year.

I was able to cut the lists apart

and write the assignment at the top.

As a student turned in that work,

they checked off their name.

 

The list always stayed at the top of the paper pile.

It was great because I could quickly

glance at the list and see who needed to turn in their work.

 

Have you tried something similar in your classroom?

Be sure to link up and share your ideas!



Win, Loss and a Thing of Cost - Back to School Edition

It's Wednesday again!

I hope you will join Matt at Digital: Divide and Conquer

and myself for another edition of...

WIN:

One of my teammates will be on maternity leave

for the first 8 weeks of school.

Yesterday we found out who the sub will be.

Even though we will miss our friend,

we are really excited about the sub that was hired.

 

LOSS:

This is my last Wednesday on vacation.

No need to explain.

 

THING OF COST: 

I've made three different sets of task cards

for you to use at the beginning of the year.

 

Get to Know Your Students

Get to Know Your Teacher

Get to Know Your School

 

Here I am showing you the full bundle,

but I'm also selling each set on their own.

 

You can place the cards around the room

and let the students fill in their responses on the sheet provided.

Another option is to have a card of the day.

You can also use the cards as time fillers

the first few weeks of school.

 

Right now, the cards are 25% off at my Teacher's Notebook store.

The sale ends on the 8/18.

The cards can also be found at my TpT store.

 

 

I'd love to give the bundle away for free to one of my followers.

Comment below and I will pick a winner on Thursday morning.

 

Tell me the name of a song that you turn up

loud when you hear it, but would not

admit to others that you love the song.

 

I'll share first...

Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke.

 

Ready...Go!

Congrats Ursula!  Check your email for my task cards.

 

Don't forget to link up with your

Win, Loss and Thing of Cost.

Huge Sale at Teacher's Notebook

It's back to school time!

Everywhere we look,

there is another sale.

Teacher's Notebook has joined in on the fun!

 

They have a Build-A-Bundle promotion going on right now.

Over 3400 items are listed at 50% off

when you purchase at least $20 worth of items.

That would be $40 at regular price.

 

You can search by grade level, subject, etc.

Then you get to build your own bundle.

 

I will go ahead a promote a few of my items if I may.

 

If a whole bundle doesn't work for you,

be sure to check out my store.

Everything is 25% off.

 

Enjoy your Tuesday!