Everyday Math Prompts

I spent all night at an Everyday Math Training on Tuesday.   Our county is really pushing writing in math.  We were given these writing prompts already written out for EM.  I thought some of you that use it would like a copy.  I started today using them and modeling them.  The kids enjoyed doing the prompts.  I plan to use them at a Math Center next week to see how they solve the problems.

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Addition Dice Game: Roll the Die

I don't like boring game boards.  We use Everyday Math and the games they give us in the student workbook are just boring.  Today we played roll the die and the kids loved it!  They asked me if they could play everyday (something that is not often said in our classroom with EM).

I decided to fancy it up (our game board).  They are going to love it tomorrow now that it is Walskyfied!

I also use the dice in dice to help with that horrible noise of throwing die across the room.  Another tip if you don't have those is to use plastic storage ware to hold the die.  The gladware or generic tupperware salad dressing size holds a pair of die fabulously!  My kids are experts at shake, shake, drop on top to shake and roll dice. It keeps the die contained.  I actually bought my little storage containers at the Dollar Tree, here.  I love that you can buy in bulk from the dollar tree and have it delivered!  How awesome is that!  I used to go to 5 different ones to get enough for my class.  I think all of us teachers must own stock in that place!

Dice Games

First, I love pink!!!! 

That is one reason I had to get the pretty pink dice clipart a few months ago.  Next, I just made a pretty pink dice game.  Here you go!

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I am going to upload a few more as I make them.

Coming soon:

 Word Problems and Place Value Game

First Grade Place Value Activity and Center

Teaching Everyday Math is a task in itself.  I love the games, but the spiraling curriculum is not the best for students who really need a little more time to grasp concepts.  

Today was place value... Enough said....  

I came up with this little activity...well actually Naquan on of my students, helped my brain to come up with the entire activity. We all loved it.  I typed it up and here it is for you guys!  Naquan... I feel and see a great teacher, engineer, or graphic artist in your future!!!

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Here is a picture of the type of base ten blocks we use:

Weather Pig!!! Calendar Fun for Everyday!!!

I just love Poco and Pop's Weather Pig!!!

If you haven't checked out the site, you have too!  I have everything and love, love, love her stuff!

I asked if I could make a fun little sheet and share with you guys, to go with  Weather Pig.  I use this everyday.  I have the kids keep a weather journal to write about Weather Pig and what the temperature is outside.

First off, isn't Weather Pig the cutest thing ever?

I let the kids dress him for the temperature outside.  He even has outfits for holidays that you can buy extra.

Click on Weather Pig and you can see a short video of how to use him in the classroom.

Here is my Weather Pig Download Sheet

Just click on it to download

Last Minute Penguin Fun!

So I made a Unit of Penguins for my website and for TeachersPayTeachers.  I have to say I am cheap because I only charge $2 for a unit.  I had to share this part of the unit because it is CRACKING me and my son up!  He is 5 and in Kindergarten.  I used him as the sample!

You can download the template if you click on his picture.

Here is the the writing assignment that goes with it.  I think it is pretty funny.  We always say that Penguins are wearing Tuxedo's.  The kids write about how they are all dressed up and where they are going.

I think it it is cute!

Hot Chocolate Fact Families

Here is a winter math game with addition, subtraction, and word problems.  It is snowing like crazy here in West Virginia and I was in the mood to create something with hot chocolate and marshmallows.  :)  Hmmm.... I think I will go make me a cup right now.

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Cookie Math Game

Here is a copy of my Cookie Math Game.  Again, I printed out the sheets, cut them out, glued them on poster board and laminated.  The kids in my class LOVE these games.  They ask for them all the time.  I love how it teaches them to work cooperatively, learn rules, and develop social skills that teaches winning and loosing graciously.

Here is the board that I made for my own kids.  They thought the games were so cool that my own Kindergartner and 2nd Grader wanted a set of games for home.  Much better than TV or Video Games!

Cookie Math Game Pieces

Reindeer Math Game

I love math games! 

 I was inspired once again by Mrs. Carroll and her giant math games she created.  I just had to make some!  Here is one of the Christmas games that I made.  I will be posting a few more as I get them from my classroom tomorrow.  The kids loved them and they are super cute and super easy to make.  I will post the Gingerbread Man later today.

 Here is the game the kids play.  I printed out the game, cut them, glued them on poster board, and then laminated.

Here are the directions.  I glued them to the back.

You can download them Here:

Reindeer Board Game

Decorations for Board

Here are other games that I made

Skip Counting Christmas

So, I only have 2 days left with my kiddo's so I have to pack a quick holiday punch and do some serious skills teaching!  Pressure!!!  

I really want to do the Skip Counting Reindeer from Bishops Blackboard.  They are sooo cute!  I am going to do those and this Skip Counting Christmas Tree that I just made at centers for the two days.

Here is a picture!

I made a set for 2's, 3's, 5's, and 10's.

You can download them here.

Skip Counting Christmas Tree and Presents

Student Sheet

Gingerbread Man!

I was inspired to day by Mrs. Lee's Blog.  She has some great ideas for her Kindergarten class that I incorporated into First Grade.  She made a life sized Gingerbread Man and did an non-standard unit of measurement activity.

Here is the one we used in our class.  The kids loved it!

The students measure the Gingerbread Man with paper peppermints.  Then they compare themselves to see if they are shorter or taller than the gingerbread man.  I made my own version of the activity.  I added a writing extension to the activity to explain their findings.

You can download your set here:

Gingerbread Findings Sheet

Peppermint Measurements

Here is also my LoveTwoTeach Gingerbread Unit for free. It includes 18 pages of Gingerbread Man Ideas such as centers, math, and writing.   Happy Teaching!

Gingerbread Unit

Pilgrim Addition and Subtraction

As a year round school, we have to go to school on Monday and Tuesday.  I wanted to make some fun games for my students to play.  I came up with this Pilgrim Addition and Subtraction game.  Students match the Pilgrim girl problem to the Pilgrim boy problem and use the tracking sheet to complete problems.

Download HereStudent Sheet

and 

Download HereAddition Cards Here