Where Are You? introduces children to plotting points on a grid in a way that is unique and individual for each student. Children first read the easy to follow directions card. Then number the side and bottom of a grid. Next they randomly draw 4 small pictures anywhere that 2 lines cross. Once this is done, children will write directions on how to find each of their drawings on the grid. For example: The child drew a dog at point 3,4 on the grid and then writes "Go over 3 and go up 4. You will find a dog."
My second graders loved this creative way of plotting points and it's a sure way to foster independence and individuality while learning.
This is 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.
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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.
