This site on the book "Araminta's Paint Box" by Karen Ackerman, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.
Lesson plan in which students calculate area, build areas to a given amount, and calculate the perimeter with the use of Legos. Step by step instructions and videos are provided. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.7.c Use area models to represent the distributive property in mathematical reasoning.
What do students love more than building? Building with marshmallows! In this lesson, students get to build shapes with marshmallows and toothpicks. Included are an extensive lesson plan, a video showing examples, a worksheet, and ideas for centers.
Numbers don't stop at 20! This lesson looks at the numbers beyond 20 through a fun game. This lesson includes a detailed plan, links to center ideas, a review video, and a printable worksheet.
Comparing the number of objects in two groups, using one-to one-correspondence, is a foundational skill that students will build on as they begin to compare numbers. This lesson will allow students to practice this skill in small groups. Pictures and videos of the lesson in action are included.
Students find the area of rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids by using formulas or by composing into rectangles or triangles.
Students review how to make bar graphs, line plots, and pictographs by tallying the contents of snack mix and building graphs to show their data.
In order to pull small groups during math instruction, the rest of the students need engaging activities that they can complete independently. These centers allow students to practice a variety of math skills including measurement.
Students will be able to independently practice graphing, teen numbers, and addition.
Practicing math problems promotes great study habits. In this lesson, students will review various ways of writing and evaluating expressions.
Which reverse bungee jump was higher...54.3 meters or 175 feet? Students practice comparing measurements within and between measurement systems.
SWBAT identify a number based on dot patterns and practice counting.
Preparing for a test requires lots of practice and this review will help students show what they know about how to use a number line.
The students will be working in centers to review for their test. The centers will consist of a computer rotation, versa-tiles, and a teacher center. All centers will reinforce concepts learned throughout this unit to prepare them for their assessment.
An engaging review that not only allows students to practice their skills but also maintains a slight edge of competitiveness!
This site is on the book "Bird Watch" by Jane Yolen. It includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.
This site on the book "Black and White" by David Macaulay, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.
This site provides a review of the book "The Castle in the Attic" by Elizabeth Winthrop. It also features ideas for activities and a list of related books.
Presents an example of the commutative property of multiplication and several practice questions along with explanations of their solutions.
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This site on the book "Dandelions" by Eve Bunting, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.