tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65151165024007669042024-03-01T19:04:43.533-06:00First Grade KateHello! I'm Katy, a first grade teacher from Wisconsin. I love to share information, ideas, and resources for math workshop and classroom organization.Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-28196857616730257802015-10-26T19:14:00.000-05:002015-10-26T20:13:47.315-05:00Classroom TourOk, so I may be the last person on the planet to get my classroom tour blog post up, but hopefully there are still some good ideas and inspiration to be had.<br />
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This is my teacher area. I changed it up a bit this year by getting rid of my clunky teacher desk (that I honestly could not lift or move by myself) and got this classy IKEA table to use instead. It's lightweight, big enough to keep supplies on, and just so darn pretty. ;)</div>
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A closer look at my desk...</div>
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I thought about clearing off all the junk and making it look super Pinterest-worthy, but you know what? Ain't nobody got time fo' that. This is what it looks like 99% of the time anyway, so I might as well be real about it. Here's a closer look at the storage in this area...</div>
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The tubs are my monthly book tubs for kids to peruse if they're done with their snack early or if we have a random 5-10 minutes in our day. I use the mailboxes to prep my stuff for the week, and the roller bin is where I am now keeping all of the junk that used to be in my desk. In my defense, I did get rid of a lot of stuff from it, but there are just some things (like tampons and good chocolate) that a girl's gotta have a private spot for amiright?</div>
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Next to my desk is my tech table that holds my doc cam and the desktop computer that I was supposed to get rid of at the end of last year but then never did. The small drawers are where I keep frequently used math materials like unifix cubes, a rekenrek, a number chart, and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Subitizing-788932" target="_blank">subitizing cards</a>. They are great for warm ups or for those times when we have a few extra minutes at the end of class.</div>
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Next to my tech table are where I keep my clipboards and <a href="https://kleenslate.com/" target="_blank">KleenSlate whiteboards</a>. I shared about that awesome find in an earlier post, but I just gotta tell you, I introduced these to my kiddos a few weeks ago, and they went bananas...like B.A.N.A.N.A.S. bananas. They are definitely going to be an important part of our classroom this year.</div>
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The clipboards and <a href="https://kleenslate.com/" target="_blank">KleenSlate boards</a> are kept right up front next to my Smartboard and carpet area so that I can hand them out or kids can grab them quickly at the start of a lesson. I also keep my "I Can" statements up front, as well as my schedule cards (above the Smartboard...still have to get the afternoon schedule up there...#oops) and my large stuffed orangutan, Harry. It was a $5 garage sale find by my parents several years ago, and the kids just love him. His arms wrap around them like a giant hug. :)</div>
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Also, you see those non-existent and/or crooked math tool labels? I would love to say they fell off over the summer, but they've been that way for over a year. #justkeepingitreal</div>
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Next to the math tools are my math bin shelves. I really need to get on the ball and do an updated post about how I run my math workshop (an older version of my workshop routine can be found <a href="http://firstgradekate.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-good-bad-and-wonderful-of-math.html" target="_blank">here</a>) because I made some changes this past year that I'm really happy with.<br />
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One of my favorite areas of my room is my math book area. The kiddos love to sit on the couch or bench and read! :)<br />
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A new area in my classroom this year is my phonics centers area. I am still working out how I want this area to look, but the bookcase from Ikea is definitely an awesome addition!<br />
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Moving along to my computer area and math bulletin boards. This is where I'm hanging our anchor charts for math workshop. I got the fabric from a craft store a few years ago and love how it looks!<br />
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In the back of my room, I have my word wall, iPad storage area (the teal book bins, which were empty at the time, but now hold our iPads), and some storage.<br />
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I keep my math centers organized by standard in this tall bookcase. My <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/First-Grade-Kate/Category/-Ready-Set-Math-Monthly-Centers" target="_blank">Ready, Set, Math centers</a> were so helpful last year and are already getting put to good use this year as well! I am excited to introduce more of them next week!<br />
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One last area I want to show is my guided math area. I keep the rolley drawers filled with common supplies that I use during guided math, and I keep my larger math stuff behind the fabric on the bookshelf. It keeps things looking visually appealing while still allowing me to be a bit of a hoarder! ;)</div>
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I hope you've enjoyed this peek inside my home away from home. I know I always love to see other teachers' classrooms! Thanks so much for stopping by!</div>
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-43201015354362833222015-09-22T19:32:00.000-05:002015-09-22T19:32:30.853-05:00A+ Images Classroom T-ShirtsSo, when my brother was in 4th grade, their class ordered T-shirts. Each kid drew their face, and the teacher submitted everyone's to be put on a class shirt. It was honestly the cutest thing on the planet. So cute, in fact, that I actually claimed my brother's shirt when it no longer fit him. I wore that thing for <i>years</i>, and I got so many compliments on it.<br />
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I've always thought it would be cool to do something like that with my kiddos, but I didn't know of anyone who did such a thing. Then, a few months ago, I was checking my Bloglovin' feed and noticed that a few teachers had posted about <a href="http://www.aplusimages.com/" target="_blank">A+ Images</a>. Lo and behold, A+ Images does class T-shirts, including <a href="http://www.classroomfaces.com/" target="_blank">the ones with the faces on it</a>!<br />
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-41619083056957564522015-08-24T17:48:00.000-05:002015-08-24T17:48:18.349-05:00Back to School GIVEAWAY- KleenSlate Whiteboard PaddlesHi friends! I'm back today to tell you about a new classroom tool of mine that I just LOVE! When I was at the TPT Conference in Vegas this summer, there was an educational expo being held at the hotel. My friend Erica and I were checking out the booths one morning when we came across the <i>coolest </i>product- <a href="https://kleenslate.com/" target="_blank">KleenSlate Whiteboard Paddles</a>!<br />
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One side of the paddle is a whiteboard, and the other is a dry erase sleeve that comes with a 2 sided template (handwriting lines or graphing paper). BUT here's the coolest thing...the template comes out and you can insert ANY template or graphic organizer that you need! I was <i>seriously </i>excited when we found this out. I was already picturing how I could use these in my classroom...kids could use math templates with ten frames and number bonds to show their thinking, write down their answers to our Question of the Day, plan out the details of their writing, use a T-chart to sort words during phonics, and pretty much any other type of formative assessment I might need to do.<br />
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While I was busy oohing and aahing over the versatility of the dry erase sleeve, Erica was most impressed with the markers. Because the ink tube goes all the way to the end of the marker, it is impossible for kids to push the points in. YES, you heard that right! No more throwing out markers because kids pushed too hard. How great is that?!<br />
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Another awesome feature? Everything is attached, so you don't waste precious instructional time passing out materials! The marker attaches to the handle, and there's a cleaning cloth that clips to the board with a ring.<br />
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I was so impressed with these boards after I saw them at the expo that I just HAD to splurge on a class set. I chose to get all blue to match my classroom (and to eliminate issues of arguing about color), but they have a variety of colors to choose from.<br />
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Is your teacher heart geeking out now as much as mine was?! Well...here is the absolute BEST part....<a href="https://kleenslate.com/" target="_blank">KleenSlate</a> is letting me give away a set of 12 whiteboard paddles to one lucky teacher! How awesome is that?! Just enter the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win!<br />
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Tip 1: Look in the party sections at Target, Walmart, Michaels, etc. They often have 6 or 8 packs of small toys for only a few dollars! I've also found fun stuff like bubbles, notepads, googly eye rings, and crazy straws. You do have to be careful, as some of it isn't the best quality, but there are some hidden gems too.<br />
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Tip 2: Look in the Target Dollar Spot over the summer. I know this tip probably isn't new (anyone else religiously <strike>stalk</strike> browse the dollar spot over the summer looking for cool things?), but it's still worth mentioning. The past few years, I did a Dr. Seuss birthday theme with Dr. Seuss pencils, erasers, & bookmarks...all from the Dollar Spot!<br />
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Tip 3: Put the items in a fun birthday bag...I got 20 bags for $1 from the Walmart party section! It just makes it look more festive and less like a bag of trinkets. :)<br />
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Tip 4: My last tip...buy in bulk. If I see a good deal or a cool item, I buy 2-3 years worth at a time. That way, I don't have to worry about going out to find birthday items every summer. The items are already waiting to be assembled in my classroom. :)<br />
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So, what to see what mine turned out like? Take a peek!<br />
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Here's what's in this year's bags...<br />
- Cupcake stickers (24 for $1 from Target Dollar Spot)<br />
- Glitter Pencils (8 for $1 from Target Dollar Spot...needed 3 packs)<br />
- Colorful Erasers (8 for $1 from Target Dollar Spot...needed 3 packs)<br />
- Googly eye rings (20 for $3 from Michael's)<br />
- Bubbles (20 for $3 from Michael's)<br />
- Birthday Bookmarks (24 for $1 from Target Dollar Spot)<br />
- Crazy Straws (6 for $1 from Michael's...needed 4 packs)<br />
- Fun birthday bags (20 for $1 from Walmart party section)<br />
- Birthday certificate (24 for $1 from Target Dollar Spot...not pictured...oops) <br />
TOTAL: $20...and I even have some leftovers! :)<br />
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When you assemble your birthday bags, I recommend setting up an "assembly line" with all of the items lined up in front of you. Grab a bag, go down the line and put the items in, tie it off with a twist tie (comes with the bags), and viola! 20 birthday bags...ready to go for my kiddos!<br />
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I hope this gives you some new ideas for student birthday gifts! Tell me...am I missing anything? I'd love another reason to go to the Dollar Spot! ;)<br />
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<br />Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-73628636528854498552015-06-10T19:00:00.000-05:002015-06-10T19:16:21.648-05:00Wishlist Wednesday: RekenreksHi everyone!<br />
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I am linking up with Jen from <a href="http://theteacherscauldron.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Teacher by the Beach</a> for Wishlist Wednesday. I plan on linking up with her throughout the summer to giveaway some of my most wishlisted products AND offer them at a 30% discount. Today's product: my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rekenrek-Cards-Activities-790827" target="_blank">Rekenrek pack</a>!<br />
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<br />Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-63600692050799354632015-03-07T15:56:00.003-06:002015-03-16T20:29:47.315-05:00Five for Fraturday: Near Doubles Strategy & A Cute Kid QuoteIt's been a few weeks since I've been on here...I've been extremely busy with school and all the extra commitments that come with it! I'm back today to link up with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2015/03/five-for-friday-linky-party-march-6th.html" target="_blank">Doodle Bugs Teaching</a> and share a little bit about the past couple weeks.<br />
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1. Equality vs. Equity<br />
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As part of my grad program for elementary mathematics, my cohort is looking at how equity (or lack of it) affects achievement in mathematics. I found this visual on Facebook, and I love how it shows the difference between equality and equity. So often, there is a focus on making things equal, when really, there should be a focus on making things <i>equitable</i>. I am excited to delve more into this topic in the coming months.<br />
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2. Make It True Problem Solving Activity<br />
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This activity is from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ready-Set-Math-Math-Centers-for-1st-Grade-Month-4-1568740" target="_blank">Month 4</a> of my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/First-Grade-Kate/Category/-Ready-Set-Math-Monthly-Centers" target="_blank">Ready, Set, Math</a> series. It was a great practice activity for algebraic thinking because kids had to fill in the numbers so it would make sense. It was also a great review for turnaround facts and fact families because kids made the connection that you could have the addends flipped and it would still be true! :) Even though it's from an earlier pack, I love that I could pull it back out later in the year without it being the wrong season or theme!<br />
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3. Visual Model for Near Doubles Facts<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add a cube to one of the addends to make it a near doubles fact. Ask kids how to make the other side become equal.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add a cube to the tower representing the sum. Once that side gets another cube, things are equal once again.</td></tr>
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Some of my kiddos were struggling with near doubles facts, so I used cubes to visually model how to go from a doubles fact to a near doubles fact. It really helped to see the extra cube getting added and how we needed to add 1 more cube to the total as well.<br />
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4. Number Tiles<br />
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This was actually from a few weeks ago but it never made it to the blog. Once my kids were pretty solid with knowing the patterns of the number chart, I made these number tiles that the kids had to put together as puzzles. It will be sooo much easier to make the connection to "10 more, 10 less" later in the year because they've already been doing it with these tiles!<br />
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5. Tables Problem Solving Activity (Cute Kid Quote) :)<br />
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I did a great activity on Friday where I asked the kids to help me solve a problem. I told them that I needed their help in deciding how many tables I should have in my room next year for 20 first graders. I pretended that our principal had said I could order as many or as few tables as I wanted, and that they could be any shape. (Clearly, this was a fictional activity- haha!) They took it so seriously and worked for about 45 minutes straight on this. The conversations around it were <i>fantastic</i>, but the best quote has to come from the kid whose work is pictured above. When I asked him to tell me about his picture, he said that he would have lots of small tables that each sat 2 kids. Then, when I asked why there was a little square all by itself, he said it was "a desk that kids could go to if they were angry and needed space, or a it could also be a place that you could send kids to if you were just all done with all their moaning". HAHAHA! Clearly he knows I don't accept whining. :)<br />
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Well, that's a wrap folks! Make sure you head back over to <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2015/03/five-for-friday-linky-party-march-6th.html" target="_blank">Doodle Bugs Teaching</a> and check out what else people were up to this week!<br />
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Two: The color printer at our school finally got fixed!! It's been a cutting lamination kind of weekend, folks. On the bright side, I am SO.PUMPED to introduce some new <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/First-Grade-Kate/Category/-Ready-Set-Math-Monthly-Centers" target="_blank">math centers</a> to my kiddos next week!</div>
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I discovered these <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Create-abilities/Grade-Level/First/Category/-Math-Exit-Tickets" target="_blank">exit tickets from Create-Abilities</a> a few weeks ago and started using them this week with the introduce of our new unit! I stapled the standards for the unit together to make a little book, and my kids have done them every few days. They have been a great "quick check" to see who gets it and who needs more practice!</div>
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We made these cute little fraction pizzas using Jennifer Bate's <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pizza-Fractions-Craft-670401" target="_blank">"Pizza Fractions" freebie</a>! I did it a bit different than her template and asked kids to decide which toppings they were going to use and how many fourths of the pizza those toppings would get. I think the final result is darling!!</div>
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<br />Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-77684605851590669302015-01-14T07:00:00.000-06:002015-03-16T20:31:30.551-05:00Non-Standard Measurement Experiment {Freebie!}I have a fun measurement experiment to share with you today! I've done it for a few years now, and every year, my kiddos just absolutely love it! <br />
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To practice non-standard measurement and explore why we get different measurements depending on our unit of measure, we use shoes to measure items around the classroom. I have the kids use THEIR shoes, I bring in some of MY shoes, and I ask a guy friend (who wears size 12 men's shoes) to loan me some of HIS shoes. The kids are always a little in awe of how big his shoes are!<br />
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We measure and record the first item together, so I can reinforce how to measure correctly and model how to record the different measurements. I make sure to observe that it takes less of the men's shoes than their shoes to measure the object and ask them to think about why that is, though we don't answer that question yet.<br />
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Then, I have the kids get into partner pairs and send them off to measure items around the classroom. They always get really into it, and every year someone comes up with the idea to measure ME! The kids just get a kick out of measuring the teacher. :)<br />
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After they are done measuring, I bring them back to the carpet and we finally answer the question of why it takes less of the men's shoes than their shoes. I also ask students to extend their thinking by asking them if it would take more or less baby shoes to measure the same objects.<br />
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<br />Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-79939535184061221772015-01-11T12:28:00.002-06:002015-03-16T20:31:41.980-05:00Number Talks Book Study - Chapters 1 & 2As some of you may know, the district I am in specializes (or "departmentalizes") by subject, even in K-5, so I am in charge of teaching all of the 1st grade math for my building. I am also in a grad program for elementary mathematics and lead the Vertical Math PLC for our building, so I enjoy finding blogs & posts that specifically relate to elementary math. I recently stumbled upon <a href="http://theelementarymathmaniac.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Elementary Math Maniac</a> blog and discovered that she was going to be hosting a book study on the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Number-Talks-Computation-Strategies-Connections/dp/1935099655" target="_blank">Number Talks</a> book by Sherry Parrish. I had been given this book a couple years ago but had not read it yet (don't judge...you know you've done that too!), so I thought this book study would be a perfect opportunity to dig in.<br />
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Essentially, a classroom number talk is a discussion around a particular problem. The teacher displays the problem, and the kids are first given a chance to solve it independently. Then, the teacher takes and records all answers (both correct and incorrect) so the class can discuss the strategies used. So, what's the teacher's role in a number talk?<br />
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When discussing a problem, ideally the teacher's role is that of facilitator, but it's going to take some time to get there. Kids (especially younger kiddos) are going to need lots of modeling and practice with how to respond to one another and ask questions. I love this pin of math talk discussion starters.<br />
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The book mentions the importance of teachers keeping a "blank face" when accepting
or discussing wrong answers. We all remember that "teacher face" in school when we
gave a wrong answer. We knew it was wrong even before the teacher
explained our mistake because of their face, and it didn't make us feel
good or want to keep participating. Allowing and accepting all answers
for discussion lets students with incorrect answers to defend and explain their thinking, which helps the teacher to see misconceptions and the student to feel that making mistakes is ok. <br />
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Being purposeful in selecting the problem is also an important role for the teacher. If the goal is to discuss various ways to solve 3 addend problems, the numbers selected for the problem should assist that goal. For example, the problem 3 + 7 + 3 would allow students to use doubles (and then near doubles when solving 6+7), finding a ten, or counting up. If the teacher wanted to focus on borrowing from one addend and giving to another, a problem like 8 + 5 + 3 might be helpful, because the student could take 2 away from the 5 and give it to the 8 to make a ten, leaving them with 10 + 3 + 3.<br />
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Sherry Parrish also recommends that teacher's have a specific spot in their classroom where they hold their number talks. Mine is on our carpet, as it's the place for students to be close to one another. She also recommends that teacher's have something to record student thinking, whether that be up on the Smartboard or on chart paper. Posting student strategies as anchor charts around the room can help keep students accountable during that time.<br />
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So how do I incorporate number talks?<br />
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I have to admit, I did a better job with this at the beginning of the year than I have lately. Mostly because I started the year off doing a LOT of <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Subitizing-to-Build-Number-Sense-788932" target="_blank">subitizing</a> and activities from my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Sense-BUNDLE-785884" target="_blank">number sense pack</a>. We had some great discussions, even as beginning first graders, about the different ways that we saw numbers. I have continued number talks occasionally in guided math, but have not done them whole group in awhile. What I would like to start doing is creating a bank of problems to use for my number talks. I think that having the problems ready to go will help me be more consistent with implementing number talks throughout the year.<br />
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So, have YOU implemented number talks in your classroom? I'd love to hear how it's going and if you have any tips for implementing them consistently. Feel free to share resources that you've found helpful as well. :)<br />
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I live in Wisconsin, though I am not originally from here. Let me tell you, it's freezing here!! (Notice how the -13 degree windchill is "much warmer" than yesterday.) I thought it was cold in Michigan where I grew up, but I was wrong. Wisconsin is cold...C.O.L.D. We had -25 degree windchills here this week, and our school did not close!<br />
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My kids needed some review practice with skip counting this week, so I put them on "The Counting Game" app (by Chris Egerter). My kids really love this app because it's fun to find the next number in the sequence, and I really like it because it has lots of different types of counting...from counting by 1s all the way through counting by 10s.<br />
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We also did a non-standard measuring experiment this week. More on that later (including a freebie so you can try it with your class!), but let's just say...it was a huge hit!<br />
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If you've been to my blog before, you probably notice that it looks a little different now. I got a FABULOUS blog re-design from Megan at <a href="http://www.abirdinhanddesigns.com/" target="_blank">A Bird in Hand Designs</a>. She was exceptionally patient when I asked for things to be tweaked, and the results are absolutely beautiful! I am so, so thrilled with how it turned out! If you are looking to freshen up your blog design, you need to check out Megan's work!<br />
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<br /></script>Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-63817727649235857172015-01-01T16:33:00.002-06:002015-01-01T16:33:28.575-06:00Currently January 2015It's currently January 1, which means it's time for another Currently linky from <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2014/12/currently-january-20015.html" target="_blank">Farley</a>!<br />
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Listening: I like to listen to the television while I work, so right now I'm listening to reruns of Last Man Standing.<br />
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Loving: Christmas break! With the way the dates worked out, we ended up getting 2 whole weeks for break this year, and it has been heavenly! I love lazy days at home.<br />
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Thinking: I should probably start to work on getting stuff ready for after break. :( <br />
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Wanting: There is not a whole lot that I want right now...I have been extremely blessed! :)<br />
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Needing: There way not be a whole lot that I want, but there are some things that I need....the fridge is getting pretty bare!<br />
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Yes: Yes to more classroom pictures! I'd like to remember to capture more of what we do in class, not only so I can remember all of the neat things that we did over the year, but also so I can do a better job of sharing them with you! <br />
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Maybe: Maybe (ok...probably, most likely) I will be traveling this summer. Not sure where yet, but I have the itch to go somewhere! Any suggestions? :)<br />
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I Wish: I wish I could be a morning person...but I am not. The End. :)<br />
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Want to catch up with other bloggers? Visit Farley's <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2014/12/currently-january-20015.html" target="_blank">blog</a> to see who else is participating!<br />
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-20542275590349894682014-12-31T12:05:00.001-06:002014-12-31T12:05:37.847-06:00End of the Year Deals + FLASH FREEBIE!Hello friends!<br />
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A group of teacher friends and I are holding some fabulous New Year's Eve deals! <br />
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My "Ready, Set, Math" bundle is 40% off today, making a year's worth of math centers only $30!<br />
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We are also hosting giveaways of new products on our Facebook pages. Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FirstGradeKate" target="_blank">here</a> to visit my page and enter to win my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Math-Centers-1622691" target="_blank">Winter Math Centers</a>! (Do NOT enter here...the picture above was for my FB page, and I'm just re-using it here.) :)<br />
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PLUS, we are doing some flash freebies! I am in the process of creating Addition & Subtraction Fluency Sorts for Numbers 11-20, and I've listed the <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Addition-Subtraction-Fluency-Sorts-January-11-20-Edition-1622911" target="_blank">January set</a> as a freebie for today only! <br />
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Hope you & your family have a Happy New Year & a wonderful 2015! :)<br />
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-25460775247871233132014-09-20T07:30:00.000-05:002014-09-20T08:50:25.129-05:00120 Chart PuzzlesHello friends!<br />
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I hope the start of your year is going smoothly! It's going to take my class a few weeks to get it yet, but I know we'll get there...I may just have a few less strands of hair! ;)<br />
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We did a great activity this week with 120 Chart Puzzles. In the past, I've made all of the puzzles and had the kids put them together. It took forever to cut the pieces, some of the pieces would get lost, or kids would mix them up. This year, the lightbulb finally went off and I had the kids make the puzzles. Not only was it more meaningful for them, but I didn't have to take a couple hours of precious time to make them myself! I just printed 120 charts (from this <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/1-to-120-Charts-Common-Core-Aligned-202285" target="_blank">freebie</a> by Erica Bohrer) and let the kids do the rest! Here is how we did it:<br />
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1. I had the kids color their chart all one color. I also told them to pick a different color than the other kids at their table.<br />
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4. I am just so happy that I thought of this next part...I had the kids <i>write their name on the back of every piece</i>. No more searching through bags and bags of puzzles to see if a piece is missing!<br />
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The kids LOVED putting together their puzzles! I also wrote each kid's name on a baggie so we could save the puzzles for another day. They are very motivating and a great way to help kids look for patterns on the number chart!<br />
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Listening: I'm re-watching a mystery series on Netflix called "The Glades". It makes for nice background noise as I'm working on the computer. :)<br />
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Loving: I have really been into Vanilla Lattes lately. I used to be all about Mochas, but I've moved on. I should probably start ordering Pumpkin Spice Lattes while I can though!<br />
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Thinking: I need to go to bed! It was the first day of school today and it's 9pm...'nuff said.<br />
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Wanting AND Needing: I'd love an extra set of hands for the rest of the week. Just sayin'...<br />
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3 Trips: I love this one! Traveling is so much fun- I love seeing how people in other areas of the world live. I would love to visit Africa, Australia, and Spain one day.<br />
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Want to know what other bloggers are up to? Visit Farley's "<a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2014/08/currently-september-2014.html" target="_blank">September Currently</a>" Linky to find out! :)<br />
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-80673591083283156222014-08-21T20:08:00.003-05:002014-08-21T20:08:26.544-05:00Meet the Teacher: A Peek Into My Specialized ScheduleSooo...I've been a bad blogger. BUT, I've had a fabulous summer! (#sorrynotsorry) I went on vacation for 3 weeks to Northern California, and it was beautiful!! I got to see the HUGE redwood trees and take pictures like this!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The redwood trees were awe inspring! The largeness of them completely blew me away!</td></tr>
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I also had the opportunity to go back to London (where I studied for a semester in college) and see things like this:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The "London Eye" (aka big ferris wheel) that gives you awesome views of the city!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Does anyone recognize where I am? YES, it's where they film Downton Abbey!!</td></tr>
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After all that fun, I'm back now and linking up with Blog Hoppin' to show you my schedule. It's different than most because our school is departmentalized (or "specialized" as we call it). I specialize in math, which means that I teach it three times a day. I really love it the first 2 times, as I feel like I have a perfect opportunity to make tweaks to the lesson and improve my craft without waiting a whole year, but I have to admit, it gets a little old the third time 'round. That's when I tend to change things up or do silly things like talk in accents. I have to keep both their interest AND mine by 3 in the afternoon! With that said, here's what a typical day for me looks like...<br />
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Our mornings stay the same. I teach math to my own kiddos, we have snack and take a break (hoping to get morning recess back this year!) and teach math to my co-workers class while my kids have Science, Social Studies, and Writer's Workshop. If you want a more in-depth look at my Math Workshop, check out <a href="http://firstgradekate.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-good-bad-and-wonderful-of-math.html" target="_blank">this post</a>.<br />
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In the afternoons, our schedule varies depending on when we have our "special" (gym, music, art), but <br />that's when I teach my 3rd math class (while my kids go to reading), and we have our Language Workshop. It used to be called phonics, but there was a big literacy training in my district this summer (while I was in California, so I'm feeling a little out of the loop on it) and since we are focusing more on vocabulary this year, we are calling it Language Workshop. So, as soon as I get in the loop, I hope to share more about what that looks like. :)<br />
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If you are already back to school, I hope you are having a FANTASTIC start to your year. If you are like me and soaking up the last rays of summer...ENJOY them!!<br />
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So, I'm going to be honest...I've been procrastinating on writing this post. It's hard to think about dealing with behavior when I'm sitting out on my patio drinking a cup of coffee! Haha!<br />
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Before I go into my behavior system, I want to share some background info. My school specializes (or "departmentalizes") by subject, so I teach all the 1st grade math, while another teacher does reading, and a third one does science and writing. I see about 60 students a day for math, while my students travel to different classrooms for reading and science/writing. We all teach phonics to our homeroom. It can be hard to keep track of everyone's behavior in every class...especially those tricky ones who try and get away with things! (I'm sure you don't have any kids like that in <i>your </i>class though, right?) ;) With that said, I really like our current behavior management system because it lets me see how each kid behaved in each classroom.<br />
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I don't have a fancy name for it...I call it the "stick system". I explained it more in detail in <a href="http://firstgradekate.blogspot.com/2013/08/meet-teacher-week-taming-wild-tips.html" target="_blank">this post</a>, but basically, each kid gets a cup (or a library pocket, like I used this year), and they can earn a stick for each section of the day by showing positive behavior. I like it because it lets me see who had a problem in a certain class, since my kiddos aren't with me all day.<br />
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For whole group behavior management, I use a marble jar. <i>Oh, the mighty marble jar!!</i> My kids can earn up to 3 marbles in each class, and it usually takes about a month to fill the jar up with 100 marbles (the magic number). I will sometimes add a few more or take a few out after school, depending on how many the other classes have and when I want the reward to happen. It always seems to work out that the 3 first grade classes get 100 marbles around the same time (weird, right?).<br />
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When we reach 100 marbles, I have the kids submit their ideas for our reward and we vote on it. You always have those kids who want outlandish things like a "class trip to the water park", but you learn to <strike>not call on them</strike> choose kids selectively when taking ideas. Then, as a nerdy math teacher, I make my students organize the votes by making a graph. The graph is just a simple table in Word, but it works. <br />
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Overall, I really like this system and the accountability it can provide. I will say, though, that it can be hard having so many people involved in the system, as what determines "no stick behavior" may vary a little by classroom. It's hard for me to deal with hearing something a child did in another class and then still seeing a stick in their cup. I wanna be like:<br />
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I've also had it happen where a kid needs a reminder or two in each room...not enough to lose their stick, but still annoying...and then they still have all their sticks at the end of the day. So, the system isn't perfect, but I think it's a good one for the situation we have. I think it would be easier to implement in schools where the kids don't travel.<br />
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One more thing before I sign off....First Grade Kate now has a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FirstGradeKate" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>!! I am currently holding a giveaway for a $25 gift certificate to TPT! (PS- just accidentally typed $245 by mistake...you'd like that, wouldn't you?) There's also a Fan Freebie waiting for you. So, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FirstGradeKate" target="_blank">come on over</a> and join the fun! :)<br />
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-91466382185273920642014-06-08T22:56:00.001-05:002015-03-16T20:32:32.242-05:00The Good, The Bad, and The Wonderful of Math Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's time for Round 2 of Laura's "<a href="http://wherethemagichappensdaily.blogspot.com/2014/06/mathology.html" target="_blank">Diggin' Into Next Year</a>" linky party! This week's topic is Math Workshop. I titled this post, "The Good, The Bad, and The Wonderful" of Math Workshop because I really don't think there's an "ugly" to it...I <3 Math Workshop!!<br />
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This year was my 2nd year doing math workshop, and while there are still wrinkles to be ironed out and things I want to tweak, I really think it's benefited my kids and had a big impact on student achievement. Here's a little bit about how I ran it this year...<br />
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My math workshop is broken down into a few main components: our whole group mini-lesson, application time, and then something at the end to review or share. My mini-lesson follows our district's pacing guide, and I really try to keep it short and student focused. By that, I mean that I'll present a problem or two and ask the students to solve them, talk about them, and defend their answers. If we have any new math vocabulary, I put it up right next to the Smartboard. The <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Grade-Common-Core-More-Content-Word-Wall-243038" target="_blank">math vocab cards</a> are from Anna Brantley's TPT store, and they are absolutely fabulous!<br />
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I do some direct instruction as well, but I've found that the most powerful lessons have come when students are able to tell me (and their peers) about their strategies and their peers have a chance to respond.<br />
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Next comes "application time". I have my students select an activity to do from their "menus". I've found that menus are a great way to differentiate, allow for student choice, and to keep track of where everyone is during this time! Here's a menu after it's been used for the week...I have them cross off where they go each day so they (and I) keep track of what they still need to do.<br />
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As you can see from the menu above, my students have "Must Do" activities and "Choice" activities. They start off at a must do each day, and that usually takes them about 15-20 minutes. When they're done with that, they can pick a choice activity to do. I like this setup because if a kid isn't working hard, it will take them longer to complete their must do and they have less time at a choice activity. (On the other side of that coin, I or my aide check any work they turn in to make sure they didn't rush through something in order to go to choice. If it's not best work, they re-do it. It only takes 1 or 2 doing that before the whole class realizes that rushing isn't a good idea.) :)<br />
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One must do is coming to me for Guided Math. I have them all scheduled to come once or twice during the week, but I've purposely not booked the whole math block with guided groups because I want time to work with students outside of the guided math table as well. I have the schedule posted on the wall so they know when it's their turn to visit me. (All the names are covered for privacy reasons.)<br />
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I have the kids grouped by ability (and represented with a picture) for guided math groups, but the groups are flexible (is "flexible grouping" a buzzword in anyone else's district?! geesh with all the terms!) and change frequently. Everything else is grouped heterogeneously so kids have a chance to learn from everyone, not just kids in their own ability group. A book that's been really helpful for me is Dr. Nicki Newton's "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Guided-Math-Action-Mathematical-Proficiency/dp/1596672358" target="_blank">Guided Math in Action</a>" book.<br />
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Other "must do" activities are folder work (a sheet of paper/pencil work...I just call it folder work because that's what I heard another teacher in my building call it!), iPads, and my aide's table. The activities at my aide's table vary from week to week, but may include introducing a math game, completing a problem solving or math journal activity, or reviewing topics from previous units.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't have a fancy place to keep my iPads...this green tub works well for the five I have. I really like this sign ($1 from Ikea) to remind students of the rules at our iPad center.</td></tr>
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Finally, to help the kids remember our rules and routines, I created this large bulletin board in our classroom where I post all things Math Workshop related.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click the photo to grab your own copy of this chart! (PS- The "stick check" is our grade level's behavior management system...you might just have to cut that part off if you choose to use this poster in your room!) :)</td></tr>
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Next year, I would like to incorporate (even) more problem solving and writing about math into my Math Workshop. I did some this year, but I think I can improve in this area. I would also like to differentiate my math game area a bit more so that students are getting more practice with something that's "just right" for them, but I'm still mulling over ways to do that. Whether this happens or not, I definitely want to do more teaching around how to pick a "just right" math game.<br />
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Most things are staying the same...I think. :) I might get some crazy, hair-brained idea over the summer that I just *have* to try, but overall, I really like how my Math Workshop runs. One thing that comes to mind, however, is organizing my iPad apps a bit more. Right now they are all in one "Math" folder, but I would like to break them up by strand or ability level. We'll see...<br />
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If the signs on my bulletin board will be helpful for you, please feel free to grab them by clicking on the photos. (Note: The voice level chart and the "looks like, sounds like, feels like" are in the same document.) <br />
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Also, I try not to focus a lot on my "products" (I hate that word) or my TPT store, but I have created several math centers and other math related products that are available in my TPT store. If you are so inclined, you can click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/First-Grade-Kate/Category/Math-Centers" target="_blank">here</a> to check them out!<br />
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One final note on Math Workshop...if you are hesitant to jump in, please please please take some time this summer to research it, blog stalk it, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/FirstGradeKate/math-workshop/" target="_blank">Pinterest it</a>, etc. I was very nervous to have all the small groups and use the menus at first, but with careful setup and management, I can say that it really has transformed my math instruction. I'm able to better differentiate for the needs of my kids and <i>really </i>get to know them as mathematicians, which is something I couldn't say when I taught math whole group. If you have any questions or comments about Math Workshop, please feel free to leave them in the comments section below or email me at firstgradekate {at} gmail {dot} com.<br />
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-11882797661369471442014-05-31T13:19:00.000-05:002014-07-29T21:41:56.092-05:00Diggin' Into Next Year: Classroom Organization {aka How I Survive the Year}Hi everyone!<br />
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I am super excited to be participating in a weekly series of linky parties this summer, hosted by Laura at <a href="http://wherethemagichappensdaily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Where the Magic Happens</a>.<br />
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This week is a big one...classroom organization!<br />
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Before we start, I have a confession to make. I am not naturally an organized person. BUT, everyone at my school *thinks* I'm organized because I work really hard to combat my naturally unorganized tendencies. So even if you are not naturally an organized person, I am here to tell you there is hope! Haha!<br />
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I'll start with one of my biggest organizational challenges: my desk. There is definitely still room to grow in this area, but I have a couple things that have helped me be able to find things quickly when I need them.<br />
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The first is this <a href="http://www.michaels.com/recollections-storage-desktop-carousel/10442456.html#q=scrapbook+organizer&start=10" target="_blank">desktop storage carousel</a>. I found it at Michael's and although it's a bit pricey at its original price of $45, I bought it when I had a 50% off coupon. It holds all of my writing utensils (including the festive pens students have made for me!), scissors, thank you cards, and koosh balls (because every teacher needs a couple of those right?!), and the bottom has 3 compartments where I hold paperclips, push pins, and binder clips. A few of the slots were a bit too deep for the markers, so I filled the bottom of those with large beads to make the markers stand a little taller in the slot.<br />
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The next thing is this toolbox. My desk is nicely situated by a classroom window, so this toolbox fits nicely in the windowsill. I made it a couple summers ago when they were all the rage, and I don't regret my decision to follow the crowd. :) I don't use all of the compartments, as I found that a couple were a bit small for what I slotted them for, but it's great for holding all those other little office supplies that need a convenient, accessible home.<br />
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One last thing in regards to teacher desk organization...I would *highly suggest* taking a picture of all your technology cords before packing up your room for the summer. It always saves me a TON of time in the fall because I can just reference the photos and don't have to play any games of "Guess Where This Cord Goes". Keeping long cords wrapped up in cardboard tubes (labeled with what the cord is for) also cuts down on the time I spend untangling everything in August.<br />
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The rest of my personal organization lies in bins, bins, and more bins. Here are a few snapshots of those:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have a rolley cart by my guided math table where I keep my most used math tools.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Holiday item storage has been a challenge for me, but this year I put
small holiday items (pencils, erasers, crafts) in these file bins. I'm
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Besides the need to keep myself organized, I also try to help my students stay organized. It makes transitions go smoother and makes my life easier! I have a couple things in my room to help with this.<br />
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On top of each table, I keep a table caddy with the school supplies we use daily. The velcro holds student nametags, but I removed the nametags for this picture for privacy reasons.<br />
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Another way that I help my students to stay organized is by using these under the table cubbies. I got them my first year of teaching through a <a href="http://www.donorschoose.org/" target="_blank">Donor's Choose</a> project. They have been a life saver for me, especially since I see over 60 students a day! (My school specializes K-5, so I teach math to all 3 first grade classes.) At each table is a cubby for each class (labeled with the homeroom teacher's name- blocked out in this photo), and this is where my students keep their math notebooks. The fourth drawer is labeled "Math Supplies", and that is where I keep whiteboards and some of our most used math tools so each table has some handy for when they need to quick grab something to help them figure out a problem.<br />
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Other spots in our room that I try to keep organized are all the areas that kids go to during Math Workshop. Here are a few photos of those spots:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Labeled math tool drawers. The math games are right on top for easy
access. (That will be changing for next year, though, as I want to have
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Label BOTH the envelope and the drawer so students can put things away
in the right spot! (Labels are a freebie from Sheree Peterson. Find them <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Stations-Labels-and-Charts-334293" target="_blank">here</a>.)</td></tr>
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Lakeshore. (Donated thanks to another Donor's Choose Project!) Get the
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I've shared more about how I use the iPad backgrounds in an <a href="http://firstgradekate.blogspot.com/2013/09/ipad-tip-wallpaper-freebie.html" target="_blank">earlier blog post</a>, and you can get them as a freebie <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3Py7cWfEmgudXFTaktVenVqZWs/edit" target="_blank">here</a>. You can also get the math book bin labels as a freebie <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3Py7cWfEmguQWp6U3VmejFYS0k/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>. Unfortunately, they don't line up<br />
with any Avery sticker labels (didn't plan ahead on that one), but they do fit the clear slots on Lakeshore's bins and could be easily hot glued to any plastic container. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Thanks to Ashley Hughes, Kylie Healey, Scrappin' Doodles, Teaching in a
Small Town, Surfin' Through Second, Hello Literacy, and KPM Doodles for
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for taking a
peek at how I organize my classroom! I always love to look at other
classrooms for ideas, so I hope these pictures have been helpful! So
far, these tips have worked pretty well for me, but of course there's
always rooms to improve! If there's an organizational tip that you love, please pass it my way via the comments section! You can also view more Classroom Organization goodness by checking out the other blogs in <a href="http://wherethemagichappensdaily.blogspot.com/2014/05/organized-maybe-just-touch.html" target="_blank">Laura's linky</a>!</span><br />
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-17069911066601357522014-03-22T13:10:00.001-05:002015-03-16T20:31:56.447-05:00It's the Doubles, Baby!We are smack dab in the middle of our addition and subtraction unit, and I have to say it is one of my very favorite things to teach! I love teaching kids all of the strategies and watching kids make the connections between different numbers and problems. A couple weeks ago, we were learning about doubles facts, and I remembered a little FREE craft from <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Doubles-Rap-Ipod-Template--164833" target="_blank">Morgan Berard</a> that I found on TPT awhile back. Kids create a "doubles iPod" to remember their doubles facts, complete with a little rap and a place to store doubles flash cards. How fabulously fun is that?!<br />
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I adapted the iPod a little bit to make it fit my needs- using construction paper instead of an envelope. First, I folded 11x18" construction paper to make the pocket for the flashcards.<br />
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Next, I cut the paper into sections. I wanted the iPods a little wider, so I only made 3 out of each piece of paper. You could cut each piece to make 4 iPods if you wanted.<br />
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Then, I stapled the sides of each iPod to make the pockets. I pre-made iPods in several different colors beforehand to save time and my sanity.<br />
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I had the kids make doubles flash cards and glue on the rap and the iPod "buttons". Their flash cards fit perfectly into the little pocket. (The cards below aren't tucked in all the way.)<br />
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My kids had an absolute blast with this, and it made learning their doubles facts a lot of fun! They were so excited to take their iPods home and practice. I hope this gives you another tool to add to your "teaching doubles" toolbox!<br />
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I started off with just having her find and circle a few different numbers. Since I only see each group twice a week and the cutie I was working with is frequently absent, I wanted to get a current baseline on her number ID skills.<br />
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Then I started drawing lines or circles for her to count. She had to practice using one to one correspondence and then circle the correct number on the number line.<br />
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You could also have students write each number as they count for extra practice and reinforcement.<br />
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Once kids have the basics down, you could take it up a notch by asking them to find 1 more/less than a number. A number line is a great visual for this.<br />
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While I was working with this Kindergarten student, I also had the idea to use this with my first graders who were struggling with missing addends. I thought the visual would help as they learn to count up and solve those trickier problems.<br />
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-68639756965111265662014-01-27T11:54:00.000-06:002014-07-29T21:47:19.989-05:00Self Reflection Sheet for Conferences (Freebie!)My team and I are trying something new for Parent Teacher Conferences. The elementary schools in our district are set up differently in that each person on a grade level team "specializes" in one subject area and teaches it to all the classes in that grade level. I specialize in math, so I teach math to all three first grade classes in my building. I love getting to know all of the kids, but it's hard around Parent Teacher Conferences because I can't connect with every parent about their child's math progress.<br />
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To prepare for Student Led Conferences ("SLCs" if you wanna shorten things up), we are having our kids complete a self-reflection sheet. They will share this with their parents at conferences and do some goal setting for the 3rd trimester. If you want a copy of the reflection sheet, click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3Py7cWfEmgucmlLY0Q3UFhkQ3c/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here </a>or on the pictures below!<br />
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I also bundled my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/First-Grade-Kate/Category/Addition-Subtraction-Sorts" target="_blank">Addition & Subtraction Sorts</a>, which are great for practicing fact fluency!<br />
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515116502400766904.post-4080786586516887742014-01-05T19:05:00.000-06:002015-03-16T20:32:07.378-05:00Hands-On Fractions {Using Playdough to Show Equal Shares}We just completed the bulk of our fractions unit before break, although we'll still be doing some fractions review in the coming weeks! I've found that many kids have the misconception that one fourth is bigger than one half, because four is bigger than two. The 1st grade Common Core addresses this with 1.G.A.3, which says students will understand that "decomposing into more equal shares creates smaller shares". To try and model this concept, I did some illustrations on the board, and I gave many food examples about sharing brownies, cookies, etc. Some of my kids "got it" through that modeling, but I still had many who didn't understand. They knew that the object got more parts, but they couldn't tell me what happened to the SIZE of each part.<br>
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One day, I was struggling to explain this concept when I spied a can of Playdough on my desk. (Because everyone has one of those on their desk right? No...just me?) ;) Even if you aren't weird like me and don't keep a can of Playdough on your desk, if you've been in a primary classroom, you know that Playdough is quite a hot commodity. In fact, I'm sure you've broken up many arguments involving "so and so getting more playdough". <br>
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I started by pretending that I was the only one who wanted to play with the playdough, which meant that I would get the whole thing. I had them tell me that it was "one whole".<br>
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Next, I pretended that someone else came along and asked to play, which meant that I would have to share. At first, I broke just a small part of the playdough off to give to the other person, and the kids erupted saying, "No! No! That's not fair!" I had them explain this to me further using the words "equal" and "unequal".<br>
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After the kids told me that my friend and I should split the Playdough equally, I had someone come up and split the Playdough into two equal groups. We then reviewed how two equal parts were called "halves" and figured out that if I got to play with one of the parts that my share was "1/2".<br>
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Then, I pretended that 2 more people wanted to share our Playdough, and now we needed to split it into four equal parts. We repeated the same procedure that we did with halves. I kept pretending that more and more kids wanted to play with our Playdough, until we had split the playdough up into 16 equal parts. Since only halves and fourths are in the 1st grade Common Core, I mostly focused on identifying and labeling the examples that showed two and four equal parts. I did ask about eighths since I've been talking about other fractions with some of my higher kiddos, but I told them it was a "challenge question". :)<br>
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By the time I got to sixteenths, the kids were freaking out about how little Playdough each person got. It was a great real-world example for them and really drove the point home that if you have to split something into more parts, each part (ie: how much THEY would get) would be smaller. I encourage you to try this experiment with your class and see what kinds of connections they make with it! If you do try this, I'd love to know the results! Just
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