3D and 2D Geometric Connections: Using a real-life object to make that demonstration

I took a regular Kleenex box and showed my 1st grade students step by step what 2D shapes makes a rectangular prism.  They made connections between the 3D rectangular prism and 2D rectangular and square shapes using a Kleenex box.  I cut the Kleenex box and pasted each face to chart paper.  We discussed the edges, faces and vertices of the rectangular prism.  Before this lesson, we made a compare and contrast Venn diagram between a rectangular prism and cube.   It's important for my students to have that solid foundation and understanding of the different geometric shapes.

 

QR Codes 1st Grade Math

 Technology and math integration for my 1st grade students.  I designed it as a review of different math skills that my class has covered so far.  The following is the result and I am freely given it away to all classroom teachers that can possibly make use of it.    Print  in color paper and laminate.  Download a scan app to an IPod and IPad.  Each student can then scan the QR code to solve the math problem.  Have a wonderful day!  :)

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WHATASIGHTWORD (Sight Words Display For Classroom)

Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) is always a great challenge to take on and one I always look forward to each school year.   This school year, I wanted to organize the sight words in a different manner than previous school years.  My vision is to see students be more interactive with their sight words as they use them to do various language art activities with them.  We have always done the following activities:  spell them out, find them in their books, magazines, postcards, write sentences with them, use them as they speak English etc... but now I want my students to choose the words they want to keep practicing.  Keeping in mind, that eventually, they will need to choose different sight words each time they use the WHATASIGHTWORD Board.

I went to my local WHATABURGER and they gladly donated the french fries containers.  Thanks so much!  Voila!

EGGstraordinary Fractions!!!!

This activity elevated my little 1st grade students to the next level of understanding in fractions.  They had so much fun using the sports theme Easter eggs to learn and practice fractions.  Really want to share this activity with everyone out there!  When my little students took the district assessment test over this concept, the majority of them passed the test.  I love it when students really capture and understand the concept.  It gives me goosebumps when I see my little ones being successful in their academic learning.  

So here is the activity along with a couple of pictures of what I used to setup my Eggstraordinary Fraction Station.  Please feel free to pass along this activity to your teacher friends!

*By the way, I shopped at the Dollar Tree.   That's where I found the sports theme Easter eggs.

click here to download fraction activity 

Voting Math Freebie in honor of President's Day

In honor of President's Day here is a voting math freebie I've designed.  What a good way to learn about the voting process and practicing math at the same time.

On a side note, my niece and I have not quite picked her birthday cake.  I am hoping that it will all come together this weekend along with the invitations.  Really excited for her birthday!

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Chocolate Candy Bag Math Activity Freebie!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner!  One of the best days of the year!    But, here is another fun math activity that I've just finished designing.  Take a look at it and let me know how you like it.  Here's to another great week of learning!

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