I don't think I've talked much about this before but I am totally an ELA kinda gal. I LOVE to read and enjoy writing (always have) and my passion for both is evident in my classroom set up and in my instruction. So while that's all fine and dandy and makes me a pretty good ELA teacher..it also means that I have lots of room to grow as a math teacher. And the best way I know to improve my math knowledge and instruction is to totally immerse myself in math; hence, the title of this blog post..."Math on My Mind." I have spent the better part of the summer with my nose in the standards, my state's unpacking documents, and materials from my district. So in honor of my math studies (and a laborious project that I worked on along the way), I've decided to host a giveaway and my first ever linky party (please don't leave me hangin' friends).
Let's start with the giveaway part because that's lots of fun! I have decided to give away EVERY.SINGLE. math product (all 8 of them, haha) in my TPT store to one lucky person! Most of these items are aligned with third grade standards but would be great for expanding second graders' knowledge or remediating fourth graders. So here's what you can win:
First up, my newest project...3rd Grade Interactive Math Notebook...it covers ALL standards!!!
Here's what else is up for grabs:
Now for the linky party! I hope you'll link up and share some of your fabulous ideas for math. What are your ideas for keeping students engaged? How do you teach the standards to the depth required by CCSS? How do you use/teach your students the Math Practice Standards? What are some of your best ideas and strategies? I can't wait to see what you all share!
For me, it would be the BoY Pre-Assessment Task Cards!
ReplyDeleteCherie, these are such a quick way to see what your kiddos know! I love them!
DeleteI really want to start math interactive notebooks this year.I'm actually pretty excited about it.
ReplyDeleteI am super excited to start them too! I plan on using them in all subjects...we'll see how it goes.
DeleteI have been using INB's for part of a year. I really enjoyed the idea, but struggled sometimes with making it fit with the way I teach math. I am going to continue to work my way through them this year. If I had something like what you created for the third grade that would be awesome. Know anyone who plans on making one for 6th grade? Love your blog, I am a new follower.
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I have never used interactive notebooks so it's going to be a learning process for me! I wish I knew anyone who had sixth grade materials...that is way out of my comfort zone, lol! Thanks for linking up too! =O)
DeleteI would LOVE the math interactive notebook. I love how you show a model of having the kids explain their answer and then reflect. Such an important thing to do with common core standards.
ReplyDeleteThanks Allyson! I think the reflection piece is super important. It always gives me insight into what my kids are thinking. Sometimes their reflections are as simple as I don't get this...then at least I know they need help!
DeleteLove all of your common core products! I'm hoping to make my math journals more interactive this year! Wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dana! Last year was our first year with Common Core so I'm starting to feel more comfortable with the standards. I've never done interactive notebooks so we'll see how it goes! =O)
DeleteI would love to add to my very basic interactive math notebooks!
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Deb, how have you used interactive notebooks so far? It is a new thing for me so I am always looking for ideas from others.
DeleteI am trying to implement interactive notebooks this year, so that would be most helpful to me! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like we're all in the same boat, Amy...trying to navigate Common Core and use interactive notebooks. Good luck!
DeleteI am a math lover (it was my concentration in college)! Huge props to you as an ELA lover! I love to read but HATE (WITH A PASSION) to write! I am starting math interactive notebooks for for the first time this year so that would be the most helpful item to me !!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a math mind like you, lol! Good luck with your notebooks this year!
DeleteHi Wendy! How have you been? It's been years since I last saw you. Hope all is well with your family and school. I love your interactive notebook product. Our school is really into the Interactive Notebooks for math this year so I would love to win that ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Val, I'm great, keeping busy with my boys! Your little guy is too cute!!! Send me an email---onehappyteacher26@gmail.com
DeleteEEEKKK! I LOVE your Interactive Math Notebook! I would use this everyday with my students. I am so not a math person and this would be very helpful. I enjoy teaching math to my kiddos but anything above 3rd grade math is a bit of a stretch. I am more of an ELA girl. Thanks for the chance to win your fab products!
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Third Grade Fabulous
Amanda, I've never taught above third grade because of my fear of the math, lol!
DeleteThe division and multiplication activity pack. My homeschooled daughter really struggles with these concepts.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and store. Glad I found your fab maths products in time for the sale! Thanks for this opportunity. thursdaytook@hotmail.com
The Math Interactive Notebook is so awesome!!! This would be a great help to my students.
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