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Math Workshop, Part 1

July 29, 2012

My daughter and I just got back from a quick visit to see my family.  While we were there, my mom and I went shopping for fabric so she could make me curtains for my new classroom.  I had planned to share the curtains as part of the Monday Made-It linky party.  However, when I went in to hang them up, I noticed that my new room doesn’t have tension rods for the windows.  I guess it will have to wait.

In the meantime, I’m ready to share a little bit about my plans for Math Workshop.  I found this pocket chart hiding in my school files.  It hasn’t been used in quite a few years and it was suggested to me that it would work for my rotations during Math Workshop.   
It works out even better because I have two bookcases in my classroom that hold plastic tubs.  They are similar to the picture on the right, but the bookcases are a dark blue.  Also, the tubs are all uniform in size and are sorted so each shelf is devoted to one color.  I guess it was meant to be 🙂
My Math Workshop Binder
When you first open it up, you will find information about my Math T.I.M.E. idea for a workshop approach:
This is the title page with the new colors so it matches the pocket chart.
 
Next, you’ll find information about each rotation and my must-do/may-do choice lists.  I have changed this list several times and will probably continue to change it as I get to know my students this fall.
After that you’ll find a copy of my math expectations.  I have always used the phrase Tools Not Toys, but the others I found on another site & they just seemed to fit.  I like this idea because they are a bit alliterative and simple to remember.  It reminds me of making an I-Chart for Daily 5.
Behind these files are my dividers that I have created for all of the math warm-ups and regular routines I will use with my students this year. 
Divider #1 is for Calendar
– blank monthly calendars
– worksheets where students read and answer questions about a calendar
– list of calendar questions
– master copy of my calendar task cards
In case you aren’t familiar with calendar task cards, here are just a few examples of my questions:
– What day of the week is the 4th?
– What will be the date two weeks from today?
– How many Fridays are in this month?
That’s all I have time for today.  I’ll be posting more soon about what’s behind the other dividers.
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  1. Mrs. Cupcake says

    July 29, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    I have that pocket chart– I love it!!
    ❤Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

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  2. Amanda says

    July 30, 2012 at 3:09 am

    Oh I am excited to read more about your math workshop posts! Looks like you have some great ideas and awesome organization! 🙂

    Amanda
    Reaching for the TOP!

    Reply
  3. Brenda says

    August 4, 2012 at 1:20 am

    I also say "Tools not toys"! I can tell this is going to be a great resource! Thanks for sharing, Storie!

    Primary Inspired

    Reply
  4. The Queen Bee says

    August 7, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Storie, I too am trying to get my Math Workshop together…I like the binder idea, I am going back and forth from TIME to BUILD…I need to get cracking and decide before Friday!!! Geez nothing like a real procrastinator!

    Reply
  5. Beth says

    August 16, 2012 at 1:35 am

    I love your May Do/Must Do list…great!
    Beth
    Thinking of Teaching

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