I remember word problems being hard when I was a kid. For whatever reason, I thought they were a little challenging. I was definitely someone who preferred straight up equations... I'd solve those all day long. But reading about math wasn't something I wanted to do. Reading was for reading, not for math. As I got older, they only got worse. I thought those high school math problems about trains … [Read more...]
Fractions Activities for First Grade
We've loaded up on all sorts of fractions activities this year. It just so happens it's one of our students' favorite math units. Why? Because one of the key concepts is about equal parts. And kids (at least our kids) are obsessed with things being fair. Did everyone get the same amount of time on the swings? Will I get a chance to share my story, too? Is there enough glitter for … [Read more...]
Apple Day Activities for Kids
Fall is right around the corner which means Apple Day isn't far behind! It's the perfect time to make applesauce from scratch, learn who Johnny Appleseed was, and explore all the parts of an apple. If you're ready, let's get these Apple Day activities prepped! Remember to save time for the library, too. Our media center is packed with books about apples, both fiction and nonfiction. The hard … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Math Games
Setting up kindergarten math games doesn't have to be a chore. There's enough on our teacher to-do lists. So adding fussy tasks to an already long list just isn't necessary. To keep things simple, I started making these one-page math games years ago for our first graders. They're so simple to prepare and once the kids understand the directions, they want to play them over and over … [Read more...]
Teaching Basic Economics in First Grade
When I first learned I would be teaching basic economics to a room full of six-year-olds, I raised an eyebrow. These seemed like concepts only college kids studied before they embarked on careers in finance and marketing. "My kids are first graders," I said. "They're still arguing over who gets to use the swings during recess today." Turns out, they weren't really arguing. They were actually … [Read more...]
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