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IT’S VALENTINE’S WEEK — MATH IDEAS

IT’S VALENTINE’S WEEK — MATH IDEAS

February 7, 2016 by teacherideafactory

Valentine’s Day is hands down my FAVORITE day in the classroom.  The little guys are able to decode most of their cards at this point and the look of pure joy that takes over their faces after reading each note absolutely melts my heart.   With this said, let’s just

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WHOLE CLASS MATH GAMES

WHOLE CLASS MATH GAMES

January 24, 2016 by teacherideafactory

Over the years, my math block has grown considerably.  While I think this is a totally valid and necessary maneuver, it has made for a gigantic math stretch. This change, combined with our new-ish Common Core math program, is not all that conducive to long-term learning (IMO). Let’s be honest

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CCSS SPRING MATH GAMES

CCSS SPRING MATH GAMES

April 7, 2015 by teacherideafactory

We officially made it!  Oh, how I love you, Spring Break!  I gave myself the weekend off . . . no school allowed.  I worked in the yard, caught up with an old friend (DVR), hung with family, and helped the hubby with the details of an event he is

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COME AND FIND ME — IT’S JUST A HOP AWAY

COME AND FIND ME — IT’S JUST A HOP AWAY

February 6, 2015 by teacherideafactory

Hey gang . . . thanks for droppin’ in for a little visit.  On that note, I am going to ask you to make one extra click this evening as I am not hanging here tonight. I am crashin’ over at Fantastic First Grade Froggies.  Won’t you pop on over

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WARMIN’ UP WINTER MATH

WARMIN’ UP WINTER MATH

January 2, 2015 by teacherideafactory

The New Year always signifies a fresh start in the classroom for me.  Not only am I looking to target those tricky standards the kids haven’t seen yet, but I am also working to weave in some spiral review that really challenges what my students already know.  I put together

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Filed Under: Math Tagged With: math centers, math game, winter

CHINESE NEW YEAR PRINTABLES + CCSS FREEBIE

CHINESE NEW YEAR PRINTABLES + CCSS FREEBIE

January 27, 2014 by teacherideafactory

Chinese New Year is always such a fun holiday to do up right in the classroom.  I worked this holiday into the mix for the first time last year and I had the kids eating out of the palm of my hand all week. There’s just something about animal birth

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FRIDAY FREEBIE – NUMBER WORD KNOCKOUT!

FRIDAY FREEBIE – NUMBER WORD KNOCKOUT!

September 7, 2012 by teacherideafactory

Alright, all ya alls . . . I promised to hook you up and this girl makes good on her word.  There is a fun little math ditty down there for ya.  We tried it out in class this afternoon and the kids really enjoyed it!  SCORE 🙂 This week

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EARTH DAY MATH GAME – FREE

EARTH DAY MATH GAME – FREE

April 13, 2012 by teacherideafactory

As promised, I posted up a FREE Earth Day math game in my TPT store! RECYCLE IT is a sweet little card game that not only sticks with the fun Earth Day theme, but also covers that key concept of ordering and comparing numbers.  Two versions have been included to

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BUGS ON THE BRAIN – MATH PACKET + FREEBIE

BUGS ON THE BRAIN – MATH PACKET + FREEBIE

April 11, 2012 by teacherideafactory

Are you feeling Bug-A-Licious? I have been in a very “buggy” mood and managed to pump out this insect-themed math packet in record time.  It’s in my TPT store!! The rain really helped me focus as did my “out of office” status for tomorrow. I head down to Stanford to

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IT’S CARROT TIME – MATH CENTER FREEBIE

IT’S CARROT TIME – MATH CENTER FREEBIE

March 30, 2012 by teacherideafactory

Here it is folks . . . hot off the press . . . a math center freebie with an Easter/spring twist!  Get this gem in my Teachers Pay Teachers store.  I came up with this puppy last night around 10:30.  As I TRIED to read my book before turning

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