The kids noticed right away that they had to match the colored pieces to make a full circle. They were especially pleased with themselves because we had just been talking about equal parts and they discovered that each piece was equal.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
De-segregating Fraction Circles
A funny thing happened today when we were began our unit on fractions. Our discussion started off simple: equal parts and what are they. They are the same size, shape, and they match. Okay, simple. Then I brought out the fraction circles and had the kids explore them.
The kids noticed right away that they had to match the colored pieces to make a full circle. They were especially pleased with themselves because we had just been talking about equal parts and they discovered that each piece was equal.
The kids noticed right away that they had to match the colored pieces to make a full circle. They were especially pleased with themselves because we had just been talking about equal parts and they discovered that each piece was equal.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Teaching off of a Whim
It amazes me how much we try to cram into a week of school, much less into an entire school year. I spend my weekends planning for the following week, occasionally I'll get excited and do a week and a half, or on the rare occasion, two weeks! But things come up, new ideas get found, and like a kid in a candy store, I have to try it!!!!
Today was one of those days. I picked up a book from the local library called The Perfect Square.
This book called out to me from the new picture bookshelf primarily because we are working on geometry in math. So as I browsed through the pages, I realized that there was so much more to this book! Now without ruining the story for those of you who haven't read it, it's the story of a square who is perfectly happy being a perfect square. But then it becomes no longer a perfect square, but the square still makes the best of its situation.
**LIGHT BULB MOMENT!!!**
Today was one of those days. I picked up a book from the local library called The Perfect Square.
This book called out to me from the new picture bookshelf primarily because we are working on geometry in math. So as I browsed through the pages, I realized that there was so much more to this book! Now without ruining the story for those of you who haven't read it, it's the story of a square who is perfectly happy being a perfect square. But then it becomes no longer a perfect square, but the square still makes the best of its situation.
**LIGHT BULB MOMENT!!!**
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Missing Teacher - Found!
Aloha all, as it had been way too long since my last post.
There have been many changes since our last encounter and much needed time and space for personal, family and professional growth. My baby girl is no longer a baby as she has reached the fully active age of 15 months, and my other daughter has turned a beautiful 3 years old today. My son lost his fifth tooth yesterday. And now I'm fully aware of just how quickly time flies.
There have been many changes since our last encounter and much needed time and space for personal, family and professional growth. My baby girl is no longer a baby as she has reached the fully active age of 15 months, and my other daughter has turned a beautiful 3 years old today. My son lost his fifth tooth yesterday. And now I'm fully aware of just how quickly time flies.
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