So this is a double whammy today....a guest blog feature AND a Monday Made It project all in one! Yay!! Do you know Michelle from Apples and ABC's? Michelle is an amazing kinder blogger who is currently touring Europe(I am so jealous...aren't you???) and she asked me to do a guest post for her. Hop on over to Michelle's blog and check out my post about my Monday-Made It. I get all crafty and share how I keep track of my lunch count each day. Happy Monday...summer Mondays are the best thanks to Farley and her awesome linky party! ...
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“How To” create a math task.
Creating a Math Task I cannot tell you how much I love the idea of Common Core math tasks. The tasks have changed the way that I teach, how the students think, and how we collaborate as a team in my classroom-across ALL content areas. I have been so blessed to be able to meet a lot teachers across the state of Tennessee in the last few months when attending state trainings. We have had the chance to ask/answer each other's questions, discuss how we implement these tasks, and how we use the information from the tasks to drive further instruction. One thing I want to REALLY stress to you is that tasks can be used in a variety of ways and many teachers use them differently in their classrooms. That is A-OKAY. In fact, that is what makes these tasks so beneficial to the students. Make it work for you and your class. So..these tasks are great. But...how do I create one? Well, that is what I am going to share with you today. Here are my top 5 tips to think about ...
Back to School Postcards
Monday Made It So, this is going to be a brief post. I am in New York(unfortunately, NOT NYC) spending lots of much needed time with my extended family. I have been busy, but I wanted to hop in on the linky party with Tara today and send a freebie your way. Last year, I made postcards for my kiddos to send them at the beginning of the year. I don't get my class list in time to send it out to the students before I meet them on registration day so I usually put them in the mail the day after I meet them. I have had so much fun playing with different versions of these postcards. I love making that first positive connection with them and who doesn't love getting something in the mail (that is not a BILL!)?!? :) Click here(chevron) or here(orange) to head to my TPT store to grab your postcard freebies! Do you send back to school postcards? Have a happy Monday! ...
