Stories by Storie

Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?

  • Stories by Storie
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
    • Book Activities
    • Book Lists by Topic
    • Classroom Management
    • Freebies
    • Math
    • Reading Tips
  • Free
  • Shop
    • Teachers Pay Teachers
    • Amazon
    • Bookshop
  • Subscribe
  • Contact

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.
signature

Related posts:

DSC04987.jpgMath Workshop, Part 2
«
»

Filed Under: math, organization Leave a Comment

Comments

  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

    Reply
  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

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Subscribe Via Email

Search

Categories

Latest on Instagram

A new month means new books to fill the shelf. Her A new month means new books to fill the shelf. Here’s what we have on display right now. We still haven’t seen any snow ❄️, but we plan to curl up and read all about it. Maybe that will help! Do you spy some of your winter favorites? ⁣
⁣
#winterbookshelf⁣
#seasonalbookshelf⁣
#januarybookshelf⁣
Happy New Year! 🎉⁣ ⁣ If you’re starting 2 Happy New Year! 🎉⁣
⁣
If you’re starting 2021 by making resolutions and setting goals with your students, I suggest sharing Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution by Pat Miller. This book follows Squirrel around the forest as she learns what a resolution is and helps her friends get started on theirs. Swipe to see a kid craft you can pair with this story. I also have comprehension and vocabulary activities for this book. Just follow the link in my bio for more information.⁣
⁣
#squirrelsnewyearsresolution
As 2020 comes to an end, it has been fun to look b As 2020 comes to an end, it has been fun to look back at all of the books I’ve shared this year. It was so hard to narrow it down to a Top 9 list, so you’re getting 20 instead. Do you see some of your favorites?⁣
⁣
⁣
⁣
⁣
⁣
⁣
#raisingreaders #bookshare #bookpusher #classroombookaday #picturebooks #picturebookaddict #bookstagram #storiesbystorie #readersofinstagram #kidsbookswelove #kidlit #readalouds #iteach2nd #teachermom #picturebooksofinstagram #childrensbooks
Winter is officially here! Have you had snow yet w Winter is officially here! Have you had snow yet where you live? We haven’t, but my kids are anxiously waiting. While we wait, it’s been fun to revisit our favorite snow day memories while reading Ten Ways to Hear Snow.⁣
⁣
In this story, Lina wakes up to a blanket of snow outside,  but she is supposed to help her grandma cook that day. Since Sitta is losing her eyesight, Lina rushes to bundle up and get over to her home. Lina wants to make sure her grandma is okay and knows about the snow outside. On the way, Lina explores the city muffled by snow and discovers ten different ways to hear snow. ❄️⁣
⁣
What is your favorite (or least favorite) thing about snow?⁣
⁣
#tenwaystohearsnow⁣
#winterpicturebooks⁣
#booksaboutsnow⁣
#snowbooksforkids⁣
#winterbooksforkids⁣
#cathycamper⁣
#kenardpak⁣
@kokilabooks⁣
@kenardpak⁣
@cfastwolf ⁣
@penguinkids
If you could make a wish on a snow globe, what wou If you could make a wish on a snow globe, what would you wish for? ⁣
⁣
During one of the worst snow storms of the year, a little girl and her family settle in for the night. They build a fort by the fire and enjoy a picnic-style dinner. Later that night, the little girl makes a wish on her snow globe. The next morning the family wakes up to a winter wonderland outside. ⁣
⁣
“What if, ⁣
dear friends, ⁣
on this snow globe day⁣
EVERYONE comes out to play?”⁣
⁣
Snow Globe Wishes has a great message about slowing down, enjoying the simple things, and bringing a community together. It would be perfect to share while getting cozy on cold, winter day!⁣
⁣
⁣
#snowglobewishes⁣
#winterpicturebooks⁣
#childrensbooks⁣
#kidlit⁣
#readingismagic⁣
#picturebooksaremyjam⁣
#picturebooksofinstagram⁣
@sleepingbearpress⁣
If you’ve been around here for awhile, you’re If you’ve been around here for awhile, you’re probably a big fan of books. Whether you’re shopping for the holidays, a birthday, or celebrating a milestone, books make great gifts. If you still need convincing (or justifying your recent book purchases 😉), I recently shared 10 reasons why books make the best gifts on my blog. Follow the link in my bio.
Danny’s back in an all-new adventure!⁣ ⁣ In Danny’s back in an all-new adventure!⁣
⁣
In this latest book, Danny’s headed to the water park with his family. Throughout the day, he’s faced with a lot of important decisions to make. Will he be fair and kind, show empathy towards others, keep himself safe, and take responsibility for his actions? That’s up to the reader to help Danny decide! ⁣
⁣
Growing up, I loved reading choose-your-own-adventure books because it was so much fun getting to decide how the story ended. Now my own kids get to experience that same reading magic with these Power to Choose books from Ganit and Adir Levy. My kids are bound and determined to read every single one of the 9 different endings.⁣
⁣
Have you read any of the Danny or Darla books yet? If so, do you have a favorite?⁣
⁣
⁣
#whatshoulddannydo⁣
#whatshoulddannydoonvacation⁣
#thepowertochoose⁣
@ganitandadir 
#raisingreaders⁣
#picturebooksforkids⁣
#bookpusher⁣
#clasroombookaday⁣
#kidsbookstagram

Copyright © 2021 · Website Design By Jumping Jax Designs