How do I say this politely…. I suck at Math :D. I have all of my life. So, whenever it comes to teaching Math to my students, I try my best to think of ways to make it fun, creative and overall something to look forward to. I don’t want kids to feel the way I did whenever Math period approached. Let’s make our Math lessons something to cheer about, so that kids don’t get lost in the tough concepts. To start, check out my idea for polygon card games called PolyGames! Here’s a look: Here is a closer look at each game: Polygon War This is a twist on the original card gameContinue reading
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Probability Game Ideas – Have Fun With Math!
*This post contains affiliate links for convenient viewing* Kids love playing games in the classroom, and a probability unit is the perfect fit for incorporating fun in your math curriculum! After introducing your class to the key concepts and terminology they’ll need to successfully discuss probability, try these probability game ideas out and have those concepts really become engrained in your students. This post is actually in celebration of my very first TPT product! It’s a freebie of 4 recording & reflection sheets, for the following 4 games. Please take a look. I would love your support, so please follow my TPT profile, and rate my first product so I can improve. Thanks! Carnival InspiredContinue reading
Division Games & Activities – Learning with Fun!
*This post contains affiliate links for convenient viewing* Students are always ready to play, aren’t they? Why not use that passion to your advantage? This is especially useful when dealing with curriculum topics that students may find difficult, such as math, and in this case: division. Here are some division games that will have your students playing and learning! Division Jenga: Tape division equations on jenga blocks and have students solve each equation before they’re allowed to use the block. You could make it even more beneficial by telling students they have to state the answers to all equations the block would be touching as well. The same applies for when they remove a block.Continue reading
2D Shapes Lesson Ideas for Grade 3
*This post contains affiliate links for convenient viewing* Grade 3 students will have already had quite a bit of exposure to 2D shapes. Most of them will only need a refresher before moving on to 3D shapes and other geometry lessons. So, why not reinvigorate your students’ knowledge with some fun and exciting ways to approach 2D shapes. Here are some classic, as well as some unique, ways to craft your 2D shapes lesson ideas for grade 3 :). Anchor Charts: First things first, you will need good anchor charts. Some students have trouble remembering the names of shapes, so colorful anchor charts are key to their success. Try these out: Games: Just sayContinue reading