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Saturday, December 29, 2018

3 Tips for Pre-K Writing

Is your preschooler ready to write? 

Tip #1: Make sure your Pre-K student is ready. I recently found myself at the point where my preschooler was ready to write letters and form words. This was a great step in the writing process. He would pick up the pencil and trace the letters. Then he began to write the letters himself with little to no direction. Afterwards, I noticed that there was a problem. His pencil grip needed adjusting.

Do you practice the proper pencil grip? 

Tip #2: Check their pencil grip. I began the search for a pencil to help him with his pencil grip. I was constantly reminding him to "three finger pinch" the pencil. I was saying it so much I thought about recording my voice and just pressing the play button again and again. Instead of automating my voice, I found a solution by using a new writing tool.

What do we use?

Tip #3: Have the proper writing utensil. We are using the "Tri-Write" pencils that I found on Amazon (affiliate link below). These are helping him develop his "three finger pinch". It has definitely helped him hold the pencil with ease. He is able to write and hold the pencil to make the letters. When he has mastered this skill of pencil grip and hold we will be transitioning to a regular pencil.




I hope this helps in your journey of teaching writing. This is a great accommodation for students who need help holding a pencil, learning to write, and forming letters. Learning to love writing starts with learning to hold a pencil. The right pencil can make a big difference to the learner.

Happy Teaching!

Thursday, December 27, 2018

6th Grade January Math

Are your students ready for a fun Winter review?

Do your students need math fluency practice?


THIS JANUARY NO PREP MATH PACKET FEATURES:

*20 different math puzzle worksheets

*FUN activities and puzzles centered on reviewing math curriculum 

*Packed with 6th grade math problems for review and practice 

*AN ANSWER KEY for each activity

*Lots of coloring fun! A MUST: Using a set of crayons or markers.




Topics covered:
-Operations with Decimals 
-Graphing 
-Operations with Fractions
-Rates & Unit Rates
-Expressions & Equations


Other teachers have said:

"Perfect for a substitute."

"Makes homework and easy math days a breeze. Perfect for morning work as well! Thanks so much!" 

"I teach remedial math in middle school and this product will be nice to have on hand!" 



These math activities are great for bell work, class work, extra credit, and fast finishers. Let your students have fun with math this Winter. 

Happy Teaching!

5th Grade January Math

Are you ready for Winter?

Do your students needs a fun math review with a Winter theme?



THIS JANUARY NO PREP MATH PACKET FEATURES: 

*20 different math puzzle worksheets

*FUN activities and puzzles centered on reviewing math curriculum

*Packed with 5th grade math problems for review and practice

*AN ANSWER KEY for each activity

*Lots of coloring fun! A MUST: Using a set of crayons or markers.




Topics covered: 
-Adding Decimals
-Subtracting Decimals
-Multiplying Decimals
-Dividing Decimals
-Comparing Fractions
-Adding & Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators
-Multiplying Fractions

Other teachers have said:

"Awesome resource!"

"My kids loved these! Thank you." 

"Great resource for centers or enrichment for early finishers!" 

"This is a great resource! I plan to use as morning work or in math stations."

"These are awesome! Use them everyday for bell work and review!"


These math activities are great for morning work, class work, extra credit, and fast finishers. Let your students have fun with math this Winter.

Happy Teaching!

Monday, December 17, 2018

4th Grade January Math

Are you ready for January and the new year?

Do your students need a fun math review with a winter theme?



THIS JANUARY NO PREP MATH PACKET FEATURES:
*20 different math puzzle worksheets
*FUN activities and puzzles centered on reviewing math curriculum.
*Packed with 4th grade common core math problems for review and practice.
*An ANSWER KEY for each worksheet.
*Lots of coloring fun. I’ve intentionally designed this packet with lots of pictures and borders to color. A MUST: Using a set of crayons or markers.



Topics Covered:
-Addition
-Subtraction
-Sequences
-Factors & Multiples
-Multiplication
-Division
-Creating Pictographs
-Measurement with Line Plots
-Comparing Fractions
-Adding & Subtracting Fractions
-Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers
-Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers


These math activities are great for morning work, class work, extra credit, and fast finishers. Let your students have fun with math!

Happy Teaching! 

3rd Grade January Math

Are you ready for January and the new year?

Do your students need a fun math review with a winter theme?


Not only is it full of 3rd grade common core math problems, it also gives students fun coloring, puzzles, and problem solving math activities.


THIS JANUARY NO PREP MATH PACKET FEATURES:
*20 different math puzzle worksheets
*FUN activities and puzzles centered on reviewing math curriculum.
*Packed with 3rd grade common core math problems for review and practice.

*An ANSWER KEY for each worksheet.
*Lots of coloring fun. I’ve intentionally designed this packet with lots of pictures and borders to color. A MUST: Using a set of crayons or markers.
Topics Covered:
-Addition
-Subtraction
-Multiplication
-Division
-Creating Pictographs
-Measurement with Line Plots
-Comparing Fractions


These math activities are great for morning work, class work, extra credit, and fast finishers. Let your students have fun with math!

Happy Teaching!

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Christmas Middle School Math Coloring Pages

Are you preparing for December?

Do your students like to try different math activities?


These Christmas Equations and Proportions Coloring Pages feature different colors with presents with bows, and gingerbread men. These coloring pages are a great way to practice algebra skills for class work, home work, or fast finishers!


THIS CHRISTMAS EQUATIONS & PROPORTIONS PACKET FEATURES:

*2 different Engaging Math Activities (2 different color options)

*1 Version of Gingerbread Men Solving Equations (2 different color options)

*1 Version of Presents with Bows Solving Proportions (2 different color options)

*3 different Banners to hang on a Bulletin Board

*NO PREP, Print & GO Activities! (Only materials needed: 5 to 6 different colored crayons or markers, and a pencil). 

*FUN & rigorous activities centered on math curriculum

*HIGH QUALITY CLIPART is included 

*Topics covered: Algebraic Equations and Proportions

*Engage your students in Math for December!


Get your students in the holiday spirit with fun math activities that incorporate rigor and relevance. Making math meaningful this time of year will help keep them engaged until the winter break.

Happy Teaching!