Mary Kimbell

This slideshow starts with an opener to warm up brains and get students into critical thinking and discussion mode. It talks about the two different types of word problems that are often encountered in 2nd grade math (sum and difference), identifies common phrases used for each, provides easy to use diagrams, and gives examples for the class to solve together on graphic organizers. There is also a printable worksheet with six problems for students to try and an additional option to write their

Part 2 to follow up Introduction to Area and Perimeter through Dog Park Challenges - this activity introduces the idea of rectilinear shapes. It follows the format of Part 1 with two perimeter challenges and one area challenge, along with an exploration of the vocabulary word "rectilinear." There is also a challenge for determining the area or perimeter of rectilinear shapes with missing side length measurements and a creative art component at the end. This is a really fun exploration that in

This activity allows students to play around with area (space for the dogs to run) and perimeter (fencing provided) no matter their knowledge background. This is a low floor/high ceiling activity that encourages group sharing of ideas and strategies. It ends with an artistic challenge that lets students practice what they have learned in a fun and creative way.