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This unit was planned to be used during a month long span. In this unit the students will understand: How inventions have affected our lives? How our lives have changed over time? How our lives will change in the future? Through these big ideas students will explore different inventors and how their inventions have changed the way we live. They will look at the history of transportation. Students will understand how simple machines have played a roll in past and future inventions. They will a

Camp Learned A Lot is a fun filled, week long unit! I give you several options on how I have ran Camp Learned A Lot and all the activities/guidance you will need to make the last week of school the BEST week of school! Here is what is included: -Explanation -Set-up -Letter to teammates to see if they want to participate (trust me you want them too...we were able to get 40 extra minutes of plan time since everyone participated!) -Pictures -Schedules -Graphing Activity -ABC's of K-4 Grade Activit

This unit will include different versions of the stories and a list of all the books you will need. There will be a section called “teachers notes” for teachers to use when reading each story with the class. This is where some of the Common Core Standards will come into place. Each of the standards will show up each time you are teaching or reinforcing them. Also included will be activities to do with each of the stories. Word work activities will be included at the end to use during centers or

This unit was created to provide teachers with ideas, activities, and printables for teaching about rocks, states of matter, and soil. Each section includes posters and instructional materials. Rocks: -Anchor Posters -Pictures -Resources -Can, Have, Are -Rock Observation -Rock Booklet -Rock Snack Idea States of Matter: -Anchor Posters -Resources -Essential Knowledge -4 Experiments -States of Matter Observation Booklet -State of Matter

The Common Core is very important to many teachers around the country. One aspect that has been overlooked in my opinion are the Math Practice Standards that transcend each grade level. These eight standards are going to change the way you teach, not the actual grade level standards! The Math Practice Standards will allow students and teachers to look at math at a deeper level. This file was created to help teachers understand the importance of teaching and using these standards in their classro

These centers are very easy to make and use. All you will need is the response sheet and a deck of cards. The current math program I use is Everyday Math, which comes with math cards. You will only need cards 0-9. Print off the cover sheet for the file folder and laminate it. Then print off the response sheets and put them in the file folder. Place both the file folder with response sheets and the deck of cards in a container and ta-da! Your students will find the directions for each game on the

This unit was created to help teach your students about different types of measurements. The following activities are included in the unit: -Measurement Anchor Charts -Resources -Nonstandard Measurement with Marshmallows/Crackers -S’more Craft with Sorting Standard/Nonstandard Measurement -Measuring with different tools (2.MD.1) -Comparing Two Measurements (2.MD.2) -Estimating Lengths (2.MD.3) -Finding the Difference Between Two Measurements (2.MD.4) -Assessment

I created my Math Maniacs Resource to share with teachers the importance of creating math loving students at the beginning of the year. Many times the focus is on creating a reading environment at the beginning of the year, but it is important to do the same for math. The environment you create will set the tone for all future math activities and lessons throughout the school year. In this resource you will find: -videos and team builders -what is a mathematician anchor chart ideas -ways to rep

This mini unit was created for students to experience a fun-filled day of 100th Day classroom activities. I plan on using these activities all day during the 100th day of school. Each activity can be done in a whole group setting and a small group setting. I hope you have as much fun as I am going to have with my students on the 100th day of school! Here is what’s included: -Hunting for 100 Pieces of Gum -Word Making -100 Answers -Parent Letter -Book Resources with Graphic Organizers

This unit can be used for centers, small group instruction, or to enhance your lesson. The unit is aligned to first grade common core standards and 1st grade EnVision math program. Here is what is included: Composing Leaf Fall: Standards: 1.OA.3 Apply properties of operations to add and subtract 1.OA.6 Add and Subtract within 20 EnVision First Grade Topic 4 Practice Spinning and Rolling in the Leaves Standards: 1.OA.3 Apply properties of operations to add and subtract 1.O

This mini unit can be used during small group or centers. It is a great way to reinforce the concepts of common and proper nouns. It includes some engaging activities for your students to complete! Also included is a quick assessment to use. Your students will love this holiday addition of common and proper nouns. Included: -Proper/Common Noun Sort -Class Posters -Read the Room/Book -Dear Santa -Quick Assessment Letter to Correct

Included are 9 new math centers for the month of January! The centers are easy to use and only require dice and a set of 0-9 cards! These centers can be used for small group activities or independent work for extra practice. -Arctic Addition Top-It -Freezing Subtraction Top-It -Polar Bear Neighbors -Brr Rounding -Snowy Place Value -Blizzard Number Words -Ordering Snowball Fight -Rolling a Rule -Skating Fact Families

This unit was created to review some of the essential skills that were taught in the first two quarters of second grade. It also includes some fun New Year’s activities to help get the kids back in the groove of school. Included in this unit: -Even or Odd Three Digit Numbers -Regrouping or Not Regrouping with addition -2-D and 3-D Shape Sort -Rounding Three Digit Numbers -New Year’s Book List -Sequencing -Summarizing Guide Text to Self Connections -Writing Activity -New Year's Resolutio

This unit was created to help students have a better understanding of numbers. The students will be engaged in different number activities. This unit is great for small group instruction, centers, or independent work. The unit includes the following activities: o Number Charts to 1,000: Fill in the blank and blank o Least to Greatest: Identify and order o Expanded Form o What Comes Next and Before o Even or Odd o One Less, One More o 10 less, 10 More o 100 Less, 100 More o Different Names for a

Year Long Number and Letter Identification was created to use as a review or on-going assessment for students who need number and letter identification. The teacher will say the number or letter, the student will identify it and either color it with a crayon or use dot markers to fill in the dot. The teacher can either keep the paper in their files or send it home for parents. I also created a recording sheet for teachers to keep track of when a student masters each skill. Included: On-going A

Number Chat Cards What is it? A card with different pictures on it. Why should I use it? Allows students to begin creating math conversations. How do I use it? Cut the cards in half and give a small group of students a card and ask them to tell you what they see They should begin to talk about the following things: items they see: attributes the items have quantities of each item comparing quantities addition and subtraction of quantities patterns

Included in the Unit: - Arrow Addition Top-It - Beary Heart Subtraction Top-It - Love Note Neighbors - Pink and Red Rounding - Candy Place Value - Roses are Red Number Words - Ordering Heart Candy - Rolling a Rule - Friendship Fact Families

These centers are very easy to make and use. All you will need is the response sheet and a deck of cards. The current math program I use is Everyday Math, which comes with math cards. You will only need cards 0-9. Print off the cover sheet for the file folder and laminate it. Then print off the response sheets and put them in the file folder. Place both the file folder with response sheets and the deck of cards in a container and ta-da! Your students will find the directions for each game on the

Do your students struggle with finding the minimum, maximum, range, mode, and median? Look no farther…this unit will give them everyday practice. Use this during math message or calendar time everyday. You will begin to see great improvement in your student’s data knowledge. Numbers 0-55 for all age levels. How to Use… Decide how many numbers you want to use each day for your data. Choose the appropriate data poster according to the numbers. Laminate the number poster and use Velcro on the numb

This unit is for teachers to use in April for Earth Day. The unit includes the following activities: -Resources -Descriptive Writing -Recycling Can/Have/Are -ABC Order Words -Recycling Poster -Earth Day Poem -”We can change the Earth” Writing -Recyclable Fractions -Earth Day Inferences -Measurement with the Globe -3-D Global Newspaper Project