I came across those Clever Catch balls recently and really loved the idea but couldn’t afford the price. So, yesterday at my within-walking-distance Dollar General in SC, I came across these small segmented balls for $1.50. With just a Sharpie marker, I turned them into a not so professional but just as effective multiplication catch ball. […]
Archives for October 2011
Links to Five Free Everyday Math Game Apps
Only from October 26th until the 28th, so download quick! Addition Top-It – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/everyday-mathematics-addition/id413312885?mt=8 Monster Squeeze – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/everyday-mathematics-monster/id414294235?mt=8 Divisibility Dash – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/everyday-mathematics-divisibility/id428594346?mt=8 Equivalent Fractions – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/everyday-mathematics-equivalent/id417016316?mt=8 Beat the Computer – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/everyday-mathematics-beat/id413518042?mt=8 Please share so everyone can take advantage of these great resources!
Pumpkin Multiplication Coloring Sheet Freebie
I’m back from New York! It was great to spend time with my family, but now it’s time to get back in the groove. But sometimes that’s not so easy, especially during the holidays. Here’s a freebie that will give you a few moments to get back into that groove while also continuing the learning in […]
20% Off Sale at my TpT Store through October 25th!
Looking for elementary math, Spanish, or early childhood activities? I might have something that would interest you and it’s on sale now through Tuesday. Click the button below for my store: Click this button for math titles: Click this button for early elementary titles: And click this button for Spanish titles: And don’t forget the […]
Inches, Feet, & Yards Conversions Poke Game
In small groups today, I worked on making conversions among inches, feet, and yards using some “Poke Game” cards, and I have to say, it was a lot of fun! I am still not great at teaching this skill because our math curriculum offers no resources or lessons, but today, with this game, I feel […]
Miniature Water Cycle FAIL
Ok, so you know how you can make those cute little ziplock baggy water cycles? Well, I thought I would take it up a notch and create mini-water cycles using the front part of the plastic packaging you find on glue stick packs and Expo packs. The picture above is misleading because it looks pretty […]
Monster Graph Freebie at the Organized Classroom Blog
I have a new love. Un amor muy profundo. It’s round, colorful, versatile….fun. What is it? It’s not my husband or my dog, although I love them both dearly. It’s….the….bottle cap! I love each and every one! I literally salivate (I really hate using that word, but I’m too lazy to go to thesaurus.com) at […]
Pumpkin Patch Winner and Multiples WS Freebie
Ok, guys, the winner of the Multiplication Pumpkin Patch is #12, Shanon Banks! Congrats! Email me your address at [email protected]. My Random Number is 12.00 Random Number Calculator And to everyone else, thanks so much for participating and be on the lookout for future giveaways. To show my appreciation, click on the freebie here below.