Gone Fishin' uses visuals to help children understand the concept of multiplication. Children use a Gone Fishin' mat and small fish crackers (or use the fish pictures provided) to illustrate a multiplication fact. For example: "2 fish X 3 fishermen = ___ or 2 + 2 + 2 = ___ ". Very motivating and very fun!
Also part of 41 activities in digital download form in "Fun-tastic Math Activities for Hands-On Learning" by Terry Palmieri, or on CD as part of 63 activities on "Fun-tastic Math! Centers for K-2". Both available here.
You are so very Welcome! I'm glad your students will be able to use this activity. My second graders enjoyed this hands-on way of introducing and practicing beginning multiplication. And thank YOU for the positive comment! Enjoy!
Terry (BZTeacher)
October 21, 2010
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Terry Palmieri specializes in the development and implementation of standard-based educational math and literacy activities for students in K - 2nd grade. During her 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher for students in the first three grade levels, she gravitated toward the use and development of interactive center activities to maximize learning. Positive feedback from colleagues who participated in her local and statewide workshops prompted Terry to share this experience-based expertise with other educators through her teacher-friendly math activity resources. Terry served as the Math Specialist in a Primary Project Child classroom with the Palm Beach County School Board for 5 years. She continues to develop standard-based educational math and literacy activities for students in K - 2nd grade. Her students' success with innovative interactive center activities and their enthusiasm for learning ignites her passion for continuous improvement.
