I love student-centered, problem-based learning so when Deedee and I sat down to design our Guiding Kinders and Guiding Firstie Math units, I knew the activities would have to be hands-on! Guided Math Workshop Model Our lessons follow the workshop format. Each lesson has five components. 1. Fluency This part of the lesson is a warm-up that will help our students build their fluency in various math skills. It will usually involve flash cards and the focus is on speed and ... continue reading...
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First Grade Addition Activities to Make Your Students Experts at Addition
First grade addition activities that follow the research-based CPA approach. From hands-on learning to abstract activities, students become addition experts. First Grade Addition | CPA Approach Psychologist Jerome Bruner developed an essential math teaching technique called CPA (concrete, pictorial, abstract). This technique of math teaching builds upon a child's existing understanding, with concrete materials, in order to understand more abstract concepts. CPA is a gradual, ... continue reading...
Interactive Digital Math Games for Kindergarten & First Grade
Digital math games to practice skills that meet K/1 math standards. These fun games are available in PowerPoint and Google Slides. Digital Math Games I am so excited about these digital interactive math games! I always love it when students can practice skills while playing a fun game. It is such a great way to engage students and get them excited about learning. Students practice various kindergarten and first grade math skills that align with K/1 standards. From counting and ... continue reading...
How to Start Teaching Writer’s Workshop in Kindergarten & First Grade
Do you struggle with how to get started? Writer's Workshop in kindergarten and first grade classrooms is one of the most powerful components. In Writing Workshop in kindergarten and first grade, students are encoding words that come from their thoughts and feelings, which is a much easier skill than decoding. Successful writers become successful readers! So, how do you get started? The answer is simple. Just jump right in!! I usually start at the beginning of the ... continue reading...
Math Part 2: Math Workshop
Yesterday, I told you a little about mine and Deedee's new Math Workshop unit. We are so pleased with the feedback we've been getting on TPT. It makes us feel great to be able to help make the lives of teachers a little easier. :) Because let's face it... Teaching is rewarding but it isn't easy!!! If you read Deedee's blog post HERE you saw that she said she does Math all day long. Ditto! I try to incorporate Math and Reading skills into just about everything I do. Providing the ... continue reading...
Guided Math Workshop: 10 Questions Answered
Do you have questions about how we plan and structure our guided math workshop? We often get asked about this so I wanted to take a few minutes to see if I can answer the top 10 questions we get about the guided math workshop. 1. How do you organize the curriculum? We like to use binders...ALL the BINDERS! Each unit fits nicely in a small 1" binder. 2. What does a typical lesson look like? Each day: Fluency practice (5 mins) *more on ... continue reading...
Math Games for Addition
When some students think about math, they get upset bellies and headaches. However, this type of math anxiety did not start overnight. More than likely, it is often the result of challenging material and multiple steps to remember for solving. Honestly, no teacher wants to create math anxiety in students! Thus, teachers work so hard to create hands-on, engaging lessons to help students see how fun math is! Using Games Generally, one of the best ways to do this involves turning material ... continue reading...
Math Centers for Kindergarten to Practice Numbers to 100
Engaging math centers for you to easily target and differentiate math standards for your kindergarten students. Math Centers for Kindergarten Several kindergarten math standards focus on numbers to 100. Students, of course, need to know how to count and write numbers. They also need to be able to count on from a given number and represent numbers using math manipulatives. These digital and printable math centers can help you provide practice for students to master numeral-focused ... continue reading...
21 Kindergarten Math Centers to Practice Numbers to 10
21 Kindergarten math centers to practice numbers to 10. Digital, black & white, and color options that match up to the Common Core Standards. Kindergarten Math Centers Research says that in order to develop a strong understanding of quantity, and how to manipulate quantities, children need plenty of counting opportunities. Eventually, counting needs to become automatic. (DREME Network) I've created 21 math centers that support counting and cardinality. Within these centers, students ... continue reading...
Math Centers for Numbers to 100
Learning how to work with numbers can be stressful to students. Often, this is due to how many numbers there are and all of the different skills to learn. However, math is everywhere in life, so it is vital for students to have a strong understanding. To build this understanding in a stress-free environment, the Number to 100 Math Centers will be incredibly beneficial! These centers will help ensure that when working on numbers to 100, students are supported through enjoyable yet rigorous ... continue reading...
Kindergarten Math Lessons and Activities for the First 20 Days!
Kindergarten math lesson plans for teaching numbers to 5, 2D shapes, and 3D shapes. This resource provides detailed instruction for your first 4 weeks of math! Kindergarten Math: The First 20 Days The first few weeks of school are a hectic time for kindergarten teachers! You are making sure to cover all procedures and routines, all while beginning to teach the kindergarten math curriculum. Many teachers get started with academics right away in order to stay on track for the expected ... continue reading...
Centers for Kindergarten | Math and Literacy Activities
These centers for kindergarten are perfect for Spring! Printable and easy to prep centers for students to practice math and literacy skills. Centers for Kindergarten Center time in kindergarten is a time for students to develop and practice various math and ELA skills. We want center activities to be engaging and serve as an independent activity for students. During literacy and math centers, teachers are typically working in small groups. This should be a time, teachers can focus on their ... continue reading...
Fall Digital Centers for Kindergarten and First Grade
ELA Digital centers that are perfect for the Fall season. Students practice rhyming, syllables, beginning sounds, word families, letter recognition, and more! Digital Centers Kids love using technology and are easily engaged while using it. As teachers, we want to incorporate that excitement into their learning. Use these centers to infuse technology into your classroom and practice math and literacy skills, all at the same time! These NO PREP, digital resources can be used in ... continue reading...
Writing Lesson Plans for Kindergarten & First Grade
Writing lesson plans for the entire year! Complete writing units to help you teach writing in kindergarten and 1st grade. Writing Lesson Plans Teaching writing can feel quite overwhelming! Writing instruction should occur daily in the classroom. However, you may find yourself asking, "Well, what exactly do I teach for writing?" That is a question I often hear from kindergarten and first-grade teachers. Deedee Wills and I created the perfect solution for you! We spent countless hours ... continue reading...
Graphing Activities to use in your Kindergarten Math Groups
Graphing Activities to practice measurement and data. Concrete, pictorial, and abstract activities to develop a deeper understanding of mathematics. Graphing Activities In Kindergarten, students should be able to describe and compare measurable attributes, in addition to, classifying objects and giving the numeral value. During small-group instruction, students can gain a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. So, make your math small-groups engaging and effective with this math ... continue reading...
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