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How To Check Morning Work More Efficiently

The key to correcting morning work in a way that’s easy and seamless is to use a format that’s consistent each day so your brain doesn’t have to adjust to a new format as you’re checking student work. This also makes it easier for your students to complete their morning work independently so you have time in your schedule to take care of housekeeping tasks before the first lesson of the day. If you are looking for a consistent, reusable format for math morning work, check out these Number of the Day Binders. Students will quickly become familiar with the process for completing each activity and the open-ended skill work included on each page makes differentiation effortless for you each day. A Clear, Silent Signal To make checking work a calm and seamless process, have students who are done give you a silent signal that communicates they are ready to

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An Effective Morning Work Routine For Elementary Teachers

A calm and consistent morning routine in your classroom sets the tone for the day. You will notice your students are happier, more peaceful, and far more productive when you start each day with the same routine. A consistent format for your students’ morning work is one of the most powerful ways to make this happen. Here are a few tips to make your daily morning routine something that brings you joy and peace, and sets the tone for learning every single day. Quick Prep For Morning Work Before Your Students Arrive Create a visual checklist that names everything students will do to complete their morning routine. This checklist should be on display when your students walk through the door. Will it likely be the same every day? Yes, most days, the checklist will be the same. On days when it isn’t, students will immediately notice and be eager to

Core Inspiration telling time project based learning activity featuring a narrative page where students write about their favorite activities and what time of day they take place.

8 Unique 3rd Grade Math Projects Your Students Will Love

If you want to incorporate a project based learning component to one of your 3rd grade math units this year, but you’re having trouble deciding on a project, you’ve come to the right place! All eight of these math projects are designed with third graders (and their busy teachers) in mind. Each of the resources listed below makes prepping for project based learning a breeze and makes implementation seamless. These projects are presented in guides that feature detailed visual instructions on each page, making it possible for students to complete their unique projects with maximum independence. You know what that means…you’ll have the time you need to teach or reteach essential math skills to small groups or provide scaffolding to students who need it most while your students are engaged in meaningful work that helps them dig deeper and apply the skills they’re learning in math! Click the project that

Quadrilateral City Is A Geometry Project That Sparks Your Students’ Excitement for Learning

Project based learning can help you transform your 3rd grade geometry unit into the most memorable math unit of the school year. Your students are going to love applying their knowledge about the characteristics of quadrilaterals as they complete the project Quadrilateral City! Rather than spending time on worksheet after worksheet trying to memorize the properties of quadrilaterals (only to forget them soon after) your students can be fully-immersed in a geometry simulation that really brings their learning to life and helps those polygon characteristics stick for good! This resource is perfect for third grade classrooms, but can also be used as enrichment for second grade learners. Let’s take a closer look at this geometry project based learning resource. Project Overview During this project based learning unit, your students will be invited to create a new layout for Quadrilateral City’s town square. Quadrilateral City is a place where everything from

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A Telling Time Math Project with A Narrative Twist

Your telling time unit is the perfect opportunity to connect math to the real world in a creative way. Rather than having your students complete worksheet after worksheet in an effort to master reading clocks and telling time, bring your math unit to life with an engaging hands-on project! If you’ve been wracking your brain trying to think of a creative way to bring more excitement to your telling time unit, look no further. The project based learning unit Time of Your Life will be your new go-to resource. The organization, standards alignment, and cross-curricular connections have all been planned out for you so you can focus your energy on the most important (and fun) part of your job…the teaching! The Time of Your Life project guide makes differentiation a breeze and is perfect for both second and third grade classrooms. Let’s take a closer look at this telling time

Camp Array Architects Multiplication Project Overview

A Camping-Themed Math Project That Makes Multiplication Practice Fun

As a third grade teacher, it sometimes feels like you are teaching multiplication and division skills for nearly half the year. While students work to understand all the properties of multiplication and memorize all their math facts, you may feel like they need a little dose of fun to mix up your math routine. The good news for you is you don’t have to sacrifice rigor and standards-based learning while bringing excitement to your multiplication unit this year! Simply use the math project Camp Array Architects. As your students work on this project, you’ll see them loving every moment of math while you collect high-quality assessment data for your multiplication and division unit. This resource is perfect for third grade classrooms, but can also be used as enrichment for second grade learners. Let’s take a closer look at this multiplication project based learning resource. Project Overview During this math project

Math Workshop Hands-On Games Q&A Roundup

We have reached the final week of our Math Workshop Q&A Series. This week I’ve gathered the most commonly-asked questions I receive about the Hands-On Rotation of Math Workshop. Here’s a refresher on the question categories I’ve shared each week during this blog post series: Mini Lessons (Week 1) Meet With the Teacher Rotation (Week 2) At Your Seat & Technology Rotations (Week 3) Hands-On Games Rotation (Week 4) If you’re just joining us and want to catch up on the previous posts or if you prefer to see all the questions in one place, I’ll send you a PDF with the full collection of questions from this series. Simply click here to let me know you’re interested. Let’s jump into our final question category: Hands-On Rotation (Math Games). Part 5: Hands-On Math Games Questions Q: Do you use games from your curriculum, or do you find them elsewhere? The

Math Workshop At Your Seat & Technology Rotations Q&A Roundup

We are heading into week 3 of our Math Workshop Q&A Series. This week I’ve gathered the most commonly-asked questions I receive about the At Your Seat Rotation and the Technology Rotation of Math Workshop. Here’s a refresher on the questions I’ve been focusing on each week during this blog post series: Mini Lessons (Week 1) Meet With the Teacher Rotation (Week 2) At Your Seat & Technology Rotations (Week 3) Hands-On Games Rotation (Week 4) If you’re just joining us and want to catch up on the previous posts or if you prefer to see all the questions in one place, I’ll send you a PDF with the full collection of questions from this series. Simply click here to let me know you’re interested. Let’s jump into your questions about the At Your Seat & Technology Rotations. Part 3: At Your Seat Rotation Questions Q: What do your students

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Math Workshop Meet With the Teacher Q&A Roundup

Each week this month, I’m taking time to share a collection of the most commonly asked Math Workshop questions I receive. Today, I’m jumping into the second category of questions which are all focused on the Meet with the Teacher Rotation of workshop. Here’s a refresher on the questions I’ll be focusing on each week during this blog post series: If you prefer to see all the questions in one place, or you want a printable version where you can add your own notes, I’ll send you a PDF with the full collection. Click here to let me know if you’re interested. Let’s jump into your questions about Meet with the Teacher. Part 2: Meet With the Teacher Questions Q: What materials do you use during Meet With the Teacher? Do you use manipulatives when meeting with students? For the most part, I use personal whiteboards, paper and pencil, and

Math Workshop Mini Lesson Q&A Roundup

When sharing my love for Math Workshop over the past several years, I’ve answered more questions than I can count from thoughtful elementary teachers who are excited to implement this framework in their classroom. I’m taking time this month to share a collection of the most commonly-asked questions I receive. Some of these questions might be your own…whether you’ve had the time to send them in or they’ve been lingering in the back of your mind. I hope this series of posts will serve as an easy reference for you as you implement Math Workshop in your classroom. Each week, the questions will be focused on a different portion of Math Workshop: Mini Lessons (Week 1) Meet With the Teacher Rotation (Week 2) At Your Seat & Technology Rotations (Week 3) Hands-On Games Rotation (Week 4) If you prefer to see all the questions in one place, or you want

Place Value In The Wild Cross-Curricular Project – A Math & Science Learning Adventure

Project based learning can help you transform your 2nd or 3rd grade place value unit into a wildly engaging cross-curricular learning experience! Imagine sending your students on a wildlife expedition to find amazing information about animals that interest them in the habitat of their choice. While your students are fully immersed in their fun animal research, they can also practice essential place value skills as they represent the weight, size, and average lifespan of these animals in word form, expanded form, standard form, and rounded form. You can even have them compare the sizes of the animals from their habitat using place value knowledge. The good news is all the work of creating a project based learning unit that weaves in place value, nonfiction research, and public speaking has been done for you. This year, your students will absolutely love practicing their place value skills as they work through the

Third Grade Fractions Math & Art Project

When you’re thinking of ways to weave hands-on practice or project based learning into your 3rd grade fractions unit, the first things that come to mind are probably pizzas, cakes, or baking of some sort. But have you ever considered focusing on flower growth for your fraction unit? Sounds like a refreshing twist, doesn’t it?! With flowers as your focus, you can weave in a fraction art project and a variety of unique word problems that bring new life to your fractions unit. The good news for you is all the work of creating a project based learning unit that weaves together fractions, word problems, and a beautiful art project has been done for you. This year, your students will absolutely love practicing their fraction skills as they work through the simulation Fraction Flower Festival! Let’s take a closer look at this 3rd grade fractions project. Project Overview Throughout the

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How To Check Morning Work More Efficiently

An Effective Morning Work Routine For Elementary Teachers

8 Unique 3rd Grade Math Projects Your Students Will Love

Quadrilateral City Is A Geometry Project That Sparks Your Students’ Excitement for Learning

A Telling Time Math Project with A Narrative Twist

A Camping-Themed Math Project That Makes Multiplication Practice Fun

Math Workshop Hands-On Games Q&A Roundup

Math Workshop At Your Seat & Technology Rotations Q&A Roundup

Math Workshop Meet With the Teacher Q&A Roundup

Math Workshop Mini Lesson Q&A Roundup

Place Value In The Wild Cross-Curricular Project – A Math & Science Learning Adventure

Third Grade Fractions Math & Art Project

How To Check Morning Work More Efficiently

An Effective Morning Work Routine For Elementary Teachers

8 Unique 3rd Grade Math Projects Your Students Will Love

Quadrilateral City Is A Geometry Project That Sparks Your Students’ Excitement for Learning

A Telling Time Math Project with A Narrative Twist

A Camping-Themed Math Project That Makes Multiplication Practice Fun

Math Workshop Hands-On Games Q&A Roundup

Math Workshop At Your Seat & Technology Rotations Q&A Roundup

Math Workshop Meet With the Teacher Q&A Roundup

Math Workshop Mini Lesson Q&A Roundup

Place Value In The Wild Cross-Curricular Project – A Math & Science Learning Adventure

Third Grade Fractions Math & Art Project

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