WHAT TIME IS IT???
How many “times” today have you been asked…
WHAT TIME IS IT???
To help out…
I have created a much-NEEDED Packet…
for ME AND For YOU!
First Grade Writing
So…we have taken the step jump LEAP into writing
NON-FICTION.
Write On! Journal Pages with Support!
The garden behind the white fence.
Click HERE to see the new packet.
I don’t know about you, but I have WAY TOO MANY things going on in December!
I want my classroom to run like a “well-oiled” machine…independently.
I need to ASSESS, read with kids, check those who need “help” are getting it, and TEACH!
( Makes me tired looking at this!)
Somedays they are UP…they know it ALL!
and the next day, they are down, down, down,
( can’t do ANY math!)
WHAT HAPPENED?
Daily math center practice with both addition and subtraction math facts.
Kids love to play games. I want them to practice math facts.
Hmmm
Here you go! My newest BFF.
Addition and Subtraction Math Task Cards to 20…Winter Edition
464 Task Cards
and
20 Math Mats for Sorting
You can PRINT individual Math Sorting Mats
( There are 21)
or… You can PRINT 2 to a page and save INK & PAPER!
Teachers LOVE CHOICES too!
Need MORE Practice math Centers? I’ve got your BACK!
Place Value Sorting Cards
Do your kids need extra help with place value? How about a sorting activity? Place Value True or False?
Math Games & Activities for December
Ask for help, don’t get too much on your plate, it’s ok to say “NO!”
Check out my December:
How to Have a “NO STRESS” December
Enjoy, the holidays, stay safe, keep yourself healthy, and have fun!
Stop by in 2022 and say HI!
Wendy
1stgradefireworks
Students work with technology during Guided Math groups.
Math Expressions is my district curriculum.
What does YOUR garden look like?
My hubby is a gardener.
We have raised garden beds.
A few of them.
And we have PRODUCE!
One week’s harvest!
Check out these posts for more about MY
FARMER – Without – A- Farm!
Me? Not “love” to garden.
I love to HARVEST.
I love to eat.
I don’t like to WEED.
I don’t like to sweat.
Fingers dirty? It’s OK.
As long as I can WASH THEM…SOON!
Love my new GLOVES!
We grow seeds on our kitchen table.
We start them indoors,
so we can move them
OUTDOORS!
He reads OLD FARMERS ALMANAC.
Robby Rabbit’s Garden. Complete CCSS Grade One unit for Reading, Writing, and Math.
Oh YEAH!
And guess what?
I can use them for assessments!
( Do I hear OH YEAH!)
Sorry …my WBT is going to my head!
My new SEPTEMBER game is both.
I use the foldable game cards as a
I start the month with the cards to see what my kiddos know…
DO I HEAR KWL???
Then I can plan for the month depending on what they DON’T KNOW!
At the end of the month..REASSESS!
Use DATA for review in small groups.
(WOW!!! I think I am getting this down…sarcasm)
It’s only taken me 27 years..sarcasm
( Some of us have been teaching this way for years!)
Shhhh…don’t tell anyone
Those “young PHDers in Education” may feel sad.
They think they have created something new..
The education pendulum has swung again!
Smile, nod your head,…and teach!
Do I hear an “OH YEAH!” 🙂
I teach MATH.
I “think”
I teach math well.
BUT…
HOW DO I KNOW IF THEY “GET IT”???
How do I know if they have mastered ( or internalized )
the concept,
BEFORE THE TESTING BEGINS???
I mean…it’s NOT…
I REPEAT…NOT
always about
THE TEST!
But.. my kiddos WANT to do well!
Even in First Grade, they KNOW!
They KNOW TESTS COUNT!
Whether or not we like tests or don’t,
TESTS COUNT!
And so…
I have a district purchased math curriculum
I am required to teach.
We use Expressions.
I have a pacing guide from my district to use as a “tool”
to
Keep ME on track.
Mostly to ensure I have taught the required concepts for
THE TEST!
I am NOT a fan of WASTED WORKSHEETS!
SOME…I LIKE!
SOME…I DON’T!
So …now what?
I NEED DATA!
SHOW ME WHAT YOU KNOW!
And so…
THEY DO!
Here is my Lesson on
ADDITION using 3 digits:
So.. NOW WHAT?
Now I have LOTS of DATA
(Student information)
to put students into
I have noted students who need scaffolding in:
number sense
subitizing
numbers beyond 10
addition
grouping numbers
writing numbers
expanding numbers
place value
shape recognition
AND ALL OF THIS…
with 2 pieces of white paper & some crayons!
But…
in the next few weeks
when we
“TEST”
My kiddos will “GET IT”!
I know they will!
If YOU need any help with
Check out …
for GRADE 1
See how I use it HERE and HERE
AND
For GRADE 2
See how I use it HERE
I also have MORE MATH Products…
Math Talk for Math Discussions
Thanks for following!
Here’s a FREEBIE for YOUR TIME! 🙂
ks and Stones
ENJOY!
Wendy
Are YOU planning for December?
Get your first-grade math games & activities ready for DECEMBER!
Do you need help finding them?
Easy Prep? High student Engagement?
I have HELP FOR YOU!
NOW!!!!
The FREEBIE is at the BOTTOM!
KEEP READING! 🙂
Get your guided math centers ready to go!
Do your kids need extra help with place value? How about a sorting activity?
How to help your students practice greater than and less than with game activity.
Math Fact practice activities for December
10 more and 10 less task cards for math games using the hundreds chart! Fun game!
Now it is time for those literacy
( reading, writing, phonics, word)
centers!
Are YOU ready?
Literacy activities and games for reading, writing, and grammar for December.
Helping students read using Word Trees. Reading activity for fluency practice.
And for a FUN combination of Literacy and MATH…
The Winter Wonderland BUNDLE!
Reading, writing, phonics, grammar, sight words, place value, task cards, and student practice pages to support learning through DECEMBER!
Do not forget to take care of YOURSELF!
Get planned and prepped for December
and then enjoy the season!
Laugh, giggle, give hugs & high-fives.
The holidays are for making memories.
MAKE YOURS!
When do YOU put up YOUR Christmas Tree?
What Does Read At Home Really Look Like?
Happy December! Take Care of Yourself and ENJOY IT!
THANK YOU for hanging in for this LONG POST!
Here is a FREEBIE for YOU!
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Holiday NOUN, VERB, & ADJECTIVES
Wendy