I like an active classroom where everyone is busy. If you stop in one day it will look like chaos, but it is a carefully orchestrated chaos that cleverly disguises all the learning that we are doing. I use a lot of activities -- and keep the kids moving.
Research says that if anyone sits for more than 15 minutes, their brain disengages and learning is not happening. So I design a lot of activities to get kids moving, talking, thinking and participating.
I like an active classroom where everyone is busy. If you stop in one day it will look like chaos, but it is a carefully orchestrated chaos that cleverly disguises all the learning that we are doing. I use a lot of activities -- and keep the kids moving.
Research says that if anyone sits for more than 15 minutes, their brain disengages and learning is not happening. So I design a lot of activities to get kids moving, talking, thinking and participating.
Students practice finding the area of circles in these 4 puzzles given either circumference, diameter or radius. In two of the puzzles pi is left in the answer and the other two has an answer using pi= 3.14. Puzzles have 2 levels for differentiation in the classroom and answer keys are included for all.
In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside.
In the more challenging level, the edges have additional problems/answers in the border to make solving a little more difficult. Set includes 4 different puzzles with 2 different levels of difficulty for students to practice finding the area of circles.
You can use the puzzles on different days, at stations or give the struggling students the simpler variation.
Students practice using the segment addition postulate in this matching activity to use in a variety of ways. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students. The set includes 18 pairs of matching cards—one side with diagram of segments, the other side a value of x that solves for the measure.
Students will need to write an equation from these expressions to solve for the value of x that gives the correct measure. Students will have opportunities to practice identifying different types of segment problems and solving for the measures.
You can use to pair up students for other activities. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional uses for these cards are explained in the directions or download my free resource.
Students practice write numbers in decimal notation and scientific notation by matching these 18 pairs of cards. This is a great collaborative activity in either pairs or groups—working to master several skills in one activity. In the 18 pairs of cards, one side has the number written in decimal notation and the other side is the number written in scientific notation. There are also many other ways to use these matching cards in the classroom. See my free product on ways to use matching cards in the classroom for creative ways to use these cards as a quick warm up or simple assessment.
Students practice writing linear inequalities from a graph and matching with the correct inequality in this matching activity which can be used in a variety of ways. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students or use one of the whole class activities suggested.
The set includes 18 pairs of matching cards—one side with a linear inequality, the other side with a graph of an inequality Kids identify key points from the graphs to match to the inequality. You can use to pair up students for other activities. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional uses for these cards are explained in the directions or download my free resource.
Students practice finding the surface area of cylinders in this matching activity. Half of the 18 cards have a picture of a cylinderwith either the radius or diameter and height indicated. The other half have the surface area.
Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students. You can use to pair up students for other activities. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional uses for these cards are explained in the directions or download my free resource.
Students practice multiplying decimals in two of these puzzles and dividing decimals in the other two puzzles. Set includes 4 different puzzles with 2 different levels of difficulty for students to practice multiplying and dividing decimals. Answer Keys are included for all.
In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside. In the more challenging level, the edges have additional problems/answers in the border to make solving a little more difficult.
Puzzles finish at about 9 inches square and can be taped/glued to card stock or poster paper and make a lovely bulletin board display.
You can use the puzzles on different days, at stations or give the struggling students the simpler variation while more advanced students get level 2 puzzles.
Students practice finding a specific term in an Arithmetic Sequence in this matching card activity. Included is 18 pairs of matching cards, half the cards have the first 4 terms of a sequence and the other half of the cards have a specific term for that sequence.
Great practice in looking at a sequence, finding the pattern and determining which terms matches.
Great for review and practice solving two step equations. Package include sets of 8, 12, 16 and 24 dominoes. Smaller set is ideal for partner practice while the larger sets are great for groups of 3 or 4.
Students cut apart and shuffle dominoes and then draw an equal number for their hand. The student with the start places that domino first and then students solve the equations in their hands to see who can place the next domino. Student who uses all their dominoes wins.
My classroom always features Fun Friday where we play review games and activities to develop skills in a collaborative atmosphere.
Students practice identifying trig ratios in a game format. Set includes 4 different sets of dominoes: 8 Dominoes, 12 Dominoes, 16 Dominoes and 24 Dominoes. Each set has a triangle with side measures and the trig ratio(either sine, cosine or tangent) sought on half the cards with the other half has a ratio. The smaller sets are great for pairs or even a student who likes to work alone. The larger sets are good for groups of 3 or 4.
Dominoes are cut apart, placed face down and students draw all dominoes equally. Student with "start" places the first domino and then student with the diagram/trig ratio in their hand plays the next. This continues until one student is out of dominoes and is declared the winner. I usually give 5 points per domino left in other students hands and keep a running tally.
Students love playing games in the classroom and this set will give them the opportunity to practice identifying their trig ratios. For students who struggle, have them practice checking the solutions into the system to determine the answer.
Students practice calculating slope from two points in two of these puzzles and and practice calculating slope from a tables in the other two puzzles. Set includes 4 different puzzles with 2 different levels of difficulty for students to practice finding slope. Answer Keys are included for all.
In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside. In the more challenging level, the edges have additional problems/answers in the border to make solving a little more difficult.
Puzzles finish at about 9 inches square and can be taped/glued to card stock or poster paper and make a lovely bulletin board display.
You can use the puzzles on different days, at stations or give the struggling students the simpler variation.
Students practice solving proportions in these four puzzles. Two of the puzzles have integer answers and the other two puzzles have decimal answers. Puzzles have 2 levels for differentiation in the classroom and answer keys are included for all. Students can work puzzles on their own, but I like to have students work in pairs or small groups to assemble the puzzle and help each other.
In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside.
In the more challenging level, the edges have additional problems/answers in the border to make solving a little more difficult. Set includes 4 different puzzles with 2 different levels of difficulty for students to practice solving proportions.
You can use the puzzles on different days, at stations or give the struggling students the simpler variation. I keep puzzles on my extra table for those students who are always finished early and are looking for something to do.
Students practice converting from Standard Form to Slope Intercept Form of a linear equation in this matching activity which can be used in a variety of ways. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students or use one of the whole class activities suggested.
The set includes 18 pairs of matching cards—one side with a linear equation written in Standard For, the other side with a linear equation written in Slope Intercept For—kids have fun rewriting the equations and then matching up the pairs.
You can use to pair up students for other activities. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional uses for these cards are explained in the directions or download my free resource.
Students practice matching standard notation to scientific notation in a game format. Set includes 4 different sets of dominoes: 8 Dominoes, 12 Dominoes, 16 Dominoes and 24 Dominoes. The smaller sets are great for pairs or even a student who likes to work alone. The larger sets are good for groups of 3 or 4.
Dominoes are cut apart, placed face down and students draw all dominoes equally. Student with "start" places the first domino and then student with the match in their hand plays the next. This continues until one student is out of dominoes and is declared the winner. I usually give 5 points per domino left in other students hands and keep a running tally.
Students love playing games in the classroom and this set will give them the opportunity to practice scientific notation and have fun at the same time. For students who struggle, have them practice rewrite each problem before they match.
Students practice solving two step inequalities in a fun group activity, racing around the room to find the solution to their problem. Activity includes 12 problems, with student answer sheet and included answer key. Also included is my fun way to check class answers and assess student understanding.
Students always enjoy a fast paced activity that engages them as well as helps them master solving inequalities.
Students practice adding and subtracting integers and decimals in these pyramids. There are 6 different pyramids in total--3 with integers and 3 with decimals, with different levels of skill and/or logic needed to solve. In level 1 students have the entire bottom level of the pyramid filled in and need to add the 2 adjacent blocks to get the sum which is placed on the block on top of it. In level 2, students have the block on the left side completed and need to scale up and down to complete the entire pyramid. In the most challenging level, students have scattered blocks and use their logic skills to fill in the missing blocks.
Who doesn't love solving puzzles? Four cut and paste puzzles are included with 2 different levels of difficulty.
Students can match squares of integers with their solution or find the solution to square roots. The basic level for each puzzles has blank edges. In level 2 the puzzles have extra answers/problems on the border pieces so students have to work a little harder to complete the puzzle.
Note: these puzzles each contain 16 pieces and finish at 9 1/2 inches square, so students will need to tape/glue to scratch paper when the teacher has verified the solution is correct.
The answer keys are included.
Students practice finding the area of triangles, trazpezoids, parallelograms, squares and rectangles in a game format. Set includes 4 different sets of dominoes: 8 Dominoes, 12 Dominoes, 16 Dominoes and 24 Dominoes. The smaller sets are great for pairs or even a student who likes to work alone. The larger sets are good for groups of 3 or 4.
Dominoes are cut apart, placed face down and students draw all dominoes equally. Student with "start" places the first domino and then student with the answer/problem in their hand plays the next. This continues until one student is out of dominoes and is declared the winner. I usually give 5 points per domino left in other students hands and keep a running tally.
Students love playing games in the classroom and this set will give them the opportunity to with area formulas.
Students practice adding and subtracting decimals in this puzzle set. Set includes 4 different puzzles with 2 different levels of difficulty for students. Two of the puzzles practice adding decimals and the other two are subtracting puzzles. Puzzles have 2 levels for differentiation in the classroom and answer keys are included for all. Puzzles finish at approx 9 inches square.
In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside. In the more challenging level, the edges have additional problems/answers in the border to make solving a little more difficult.
You can use the puzzles on different days, at stations or give the struggling students the simpler variation.
Students practice finding missing terms in arithmetic sequences with this matching card set. Included are 18 pairs of matching cards. Half of the cards has a sequence with 2 terms missing, the other half of the cards have the missing terms.
This is a great activity to use with partners to reinforce understanding of sequences and finding missing terms. Matching cards can be used in a variety of ways as defined in my free resource.
Students practice two step equations in this matching activity to use in a variety of ways. Cut apart and use for a single student or pair of students. The set includes 18 pairs of two step equations that have the same solution.
You can use to pair up students for other activities. You can also use these cards as a ticket in the door or ticket out the door. Additional uses for these cards are explained in the directions or download my free resource.