This year marks my 30th year of teaching! I have taught kindergarten, first grade, second grade, sixth grade and currently I teach 5th grade. While I have taught all subjects, I specialize in creating math and science products that align with current standards.
This year marks my 30th year of teaching! I have taught kindergarten, first grade, second grade, sixth grade and currently I teach 5th grade. While I have taught all subjects, I specialize in creating math and science products that align with current standards.
This Place Value chart contains Millions thru Thousandths place value. Each page contains 2 charts. I like to laminate several of these for use in small groups or at centers. Students can write and wipe various numbers for place value practice.
I hope you enjoy this free printable.
The purpose of a ‘We Flip for Math’ Flip Book, is to provide a struggling student with a step-by-step guide to take them through the process they are struggling with.
The complexity of some skills can be quite challenging for many students. Being able to remember all the steps can become overwhelming. A flip-book can help walk these children through the process. In addition, I have found flip-books can be helpful when sending homework home. Including a flip book can make for very happy parents!
This free flip book is a ‘three-in-one’ flip-book.
• Section 1 provides a step-by-step guide for multiplying a fraction and a whole number.
• Section 2 demonstrates how to multiply two fractions.
• Section 3 focuses on how to multiply mixed numbers.
If you like this flip book be sure to check out others being offered at my store!
This pumpkin themed task card set contains 24 task cards designed to practice multiplication, division, rounding, and working with factors and multiples. Also included is a title ‘cover card’, break cards (explanation included), student recording sheet (color coordinated and generic black and white) and an answer key.
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Distribute this one page handout to your students when starting a lesson on customary units of length. Allow students to use it as a reference, when making conversions.
This one page handout allows students to visualize how a gallon, quart, pint and cup all relate to each other. While there are several different visual representations for these customary capacity measurements, I have found that students can relate to this representation better than others.
I began creating the Less Paper Classroom product line after seeing a need for a true digital product I could use in my own classroom. I believe being completely paperless is an unfair expectation for any classroom, I do believe, however, that using less paper can be achieved, and this product is designed to allow the teacher to do just that.
This product includes 25 full page PDF solve cards. Each solve card features a multiplication equation (a fraction times a whole number).
In addition, each solve card is followed by a full page PDF check card. Each check card features a large QR code, which should be able to be scanned from anywhere in the room if projected on a classroom display screen. Once scanned, the QR code reveals the correct answer.
Also included is a traditional recording sheet and a traditional answer key.
One huge benefit of a less paper product, is that after downloading the classroom teacher has literally no prep at all. How cool is that?
The zip file contains several different file formats. Choose the one that best suits the many ways you plan to use them: Both Solve and Check Cards, Solve Cards Only, Check Cards Only. I have also included a page describing several ways I have used these cards in my room.
While this product was designed to be used on a tablet, iPad or projected on a classroom display like a mimeo or a smart board, you could certainly print it out and use it in a more traditional way if you like.
Be sure to check out my blog to read posts about my journey to becoming a Less Paper Classroom and watch for additional "The Less Paper Classroom" Products arriving in my store soon!
his set contains 24 task cards Also included is an explanation sheet with information on how I use task cards in my class, a cover card for the task cards, 'break' cards, a recording sheet and an answer key.
The Early Bird Learns!
This set contains:
• 24 task cards designed to practice solving two step linear equations. A task card might read-- Solve for t -- 2t + 1 = 5. Or, solve for f -- 14 = 9f - 4.
• Title task card.
• 3 take a break cards.
• A student recording sheet (color and black and white).
• Answer key.
I would recommend printing task cards and answer key on white card stock and then laminating for durability.
Goofy Gorilla will be your students' favorite math game! They will ask to play it time and time again! See what all the fuss is about with this FREE set! Enjoy!
This Goofy Gorilla card game allows students to practice mastering their addition facts in the classic ‘Old Maid’ game format. In addition, the cards could be used to play the classic game of “Concentration”--just remove the “Goofy Gorilla” card.
The set contains a total of 48 pairs of cards. Check out the preview page to see they types of equations on the cards . Also, included are five “Goofy Gorilla” cards (my version of the ‘Old Maid’) and an instruction card. I have included multiple gorilla cards for those teachers that choose to divide this product into smaller sets. Each of those sets will need a "Goofy Gorilla" card!
Get Goofy with Goofy Gorilla!
This Goofy Gorilla card game allows students to practice the skill of determining a missing measurement in an area equation in the classic ‘Old Maid’ game format. In addition, the cards could be used to play the classic game of “Concentration”--just remove the “Goofy Gorilla” card.
The set contains a total of twenty-seven pairs of cards. Check out the preview page to see they types of equations on the cards . Also, included is the “Goofy Gorilla” card (my version of the ‘Old Maid’) and an instruction card.
The teaching aid demonstrates how to use 'The Upside Down Birthday Cake' Method for finding the Greatest Common Factor of two or more numbers. Print individual sheets for your students or chose 'tile printing' to enlarge to poster size. Note: If you do tile print, you will need to assemble the pieces to make the poster.
For information on how to enlarge visit my blog post: http://mrsbsbest.blogspot.com/2012/08/making-posters.html
Students need the basics when working with fractions.
This fold-up names the various parts of a fraction (numerator and denominator, gives the definitions and has a visual representation.
This fold-up will fit nicely in a student's math journal or as a stand alone resource. This is a two page resource: The front cover and inside. Each copy will make two fold-ups.
The cover is upside down for easier printing. I would recommend, however, that you run just one copy and make sure it folds up correctly.
A quick trim on both the bottom and the top will allow the line between the numerator and denominator to match up properly.
Students can refer to this handout/poster when finding the Least Common Multiple of two numbers. You can print out and distribute page to students or chose to enlarge when printing to make a poster. Note that if you chose to enlarge in the print menu, some assembly will be required.
For instructions on how to enlarge, visit my blog post:
http://mrsbsbest.blogspot.com/2012/08/making-posters.html
Learn about Prisms!
This tri-fold defines a prism, polyhedrons and lateral face. A visual representation shows what a lateral face and the base. Several prisms: triangular, rectangular, cube, pentagonal, hexagonal and octagonal are all shown.
Always make a test copy before copying for your students to make sure the cover and inside fold up properly. Note that the cover is intentionally upside down for easier printing.
Order of Operations resource your students will use!
This half sheet Order of Operations tri-fold resource will fit perfectly in your student's math journal or as a stand alone resource.
This resource lists the order in which students are to solve multiple operation equations. The grouping symbols (parenthesis, brackets and braces) are also addressed.
I chose not to include exponents, because exponents are not traditionally included in the grade I teach.
I have rotated the cover to make printing easier. I would recommend, however, that you do a test print and cut to make sure the tri-fold fold-out is copied correctly before running all your copies.
This is a front and back handout. Each page contains two tri-folds.
Students use this one page mat as an aid when making metric conversions. You can laminate several copies and make them available for student use. Or, do as I do, purchase heavy weight sheet protector sleeves ($20 for 100)and have students slip various papers inside. Using a erasable marker they can write information of the protector, erase, and reuse an unlimited number of times. Saves laminating and paper cost.
Perfect Partial Quotient resource for students and parents!
The new Common Core Standards for Math prompted me to create this Partial Quotient Strategy pack for use with students and with parents.
This fold-up resource models how to use the partial quotient method to solve a double-digit divisor division problem using the partial quotient method. The example shows a simple strategy that could be used with any equation. It then goes on to explain that once you master the method, you will be able to see faster ways to reach the answer.
I do teach the Partial Quotient Strategy to all my students. We begin with single-digit divisors and then quickly move on to double-digit. I feel the real power of partial quotient is recognized when using it to solve double-digit divisor problems. If practiced enough, students will learn the method and most will use it when doing double-digit divisor equations. Thus, eliminating the dreaded double-digit divisor problem being solved with the standard algorithm.
Now for parents. When I first began teaching this method I kept hearing time and time again how challenging the math was. How the parents could not even help their child with their math because the way we are solving problems is ‘not the way they learned it’. So, I created this fold-up resource not only for my students, but for their parents as well. Having this resource with homework or in a math journal has remedied any concerns or problems.
Included in this packet is a one-fold fold-up. The fold-up gives an example of dividing a 2-digit divisor equation using the partial quotient method.
I have also included to 2-sided worksheet to use with students. Also, included is an answer key. If you would like to see pictures of the single-digit divisor fold-up, please visit Mrs. B's Best Blog. While the fold-up shown is not the one included in this product, it does show you how to assemble the fold-up.
Integer Rules resource for students and parents!
This fold-up resource provides students with the rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers.
Included in this packet is a four-flap fold-up. The fold-up explains the rule for each operation and provides examples of each. The teacher has two options for the inside of the fold-up. One option is completely filled in. The second option has empty example boxes for the students to fill in with problems of their own.
To assemble the fold-up, run a copy of the outside (p.3). The outside will appear to be upside-down. This is done intentionally for a proper fold-up. Next, choose the inside (either p. 4 or 5) and run it on the backside of the outside. Next, with the inside face up, bring the bottom of the page up to the center black line and fold. Then, bring the top of the page down to the center black line and fold. Finally, cut on the 2 dotted lines. The end result should be a four-flap fold up.
I have also included to 2-sided worksheet to use with students. Also, included is an answer key.
This Goofy Gorilla card game allows students to practice multiplying decimals by powers of ten in the classic ‘Old Maid’ game format. In addition, the cards could be used to play the classic game of “Concentration”--just remove the “Goofy Gorilla” card.
The set contains a total of twenty-seven pairs of cards. The equation card might be 2.43 x 100 and the matching answer card would be 243. Also, included is the “Goofy Gorilla” card (my version of the ‘Old Maid’) and an instruction card.
Pokey Porcupine provides a fun way to practice math skills!
This Pokey Porcupine card game allows students to practice solving variable equations while playing a friendly game of Poke. In addition, the cards could be by individual a student at their desk.
Be sure to check the preview for the types of questions students will be asked to solve.
The set contains:
• 36 poke cards.
• Instructions for assembly.
• Instructions for game play.
• Answer key.
This Goofy Gorilla card game allows students to practice divison patterns with multiples of 10 in the classic ‘Old Maid’ game format. In addition, the cards could be used to play the classic game of “Concentration”--just remove the “Goofy Gorilla” card.
The set contains a total of twenty-seven pairs of cards. The equation card might be 2,100 divided by 30 and the matching answer card would be 70. Also, included is the “Goofy Gorilla” card (my version of the ‘Old Maid’) and an instruction card. I also included a poster that shows the steps I teach the kids when learning how this pattern works.