Guided Math, Chapter 2 – Using Guided Math to Create a Classroom Environment of Numeracy In this chapter, Sammons discusses various elements for a successful math classroom. Here are some of those elements: – Large Group Area – Small Group Area – Workshop Area – Manipulatives – Calendars – Problem of the Day/Week – Word Wall or Vocabulary Display –… Read More
Guided Math – Chapter 1
Are you involved in the Guided Math Book Study? If not, head on over to Primary Inspired to get more info. I just got my hands on a copy of Guided Math yesterday so I’m a few days behind the book study group and trying to catch up. I finished Chapter 1 and have some lingering thoughts and questions. At… Read More
Two New Freebies & Project Updates
Today I began putting my clip chart together. I have each of the sections mounted on black paper, but I still need to measure out the colored papers so they overlap correctly. I began working on my weekly behavior recording sheets and family letter about the new system, too. My classroom library is still a work in progress. I have… Read More
Math Workshop & Guided Math
I recently spoke with a friend about the possibilities of trying a math workshop approach in the classroom. My district uses Everyday Math. While I love the idea of really reaching my math students at their instructional levels, I can’t wrap my brain around exactly how this would all tie together with Everyday Math. Tonight I was looking around at… Read More
Science Units & -ing Word Sort
I hope you are enjoying your Memorial Day weekend. I’m glad so many of you were able to check out my classroom rewards freebie. I appreciate the feedback I have received by e-mail, comments on this blog, and commments at my TpT store. While I continue to add more and more projects to my plate this summer, I am reminded… Read More
Words Their Way and Spelling Scope & Sequence
What does spelling look like in your classroom? If you have an adopted spelling curriculum, are you following it? Do you find that the scope and sequence meets the needs of your students? I’ve just started looking into Words Their Way: The prices for all of the books can add up quickly! I want to make sure the investment is worth it, so here… Read More
