Subtracting with Zeroes

This powerpoint is a guide for modeling subtraction.  To fully understand math, the students need to understand what is happening in a problem.  Memorizing steps does not mean that the students comprehend what is happening.  Modeling is one of the best ways to learn math.  This example models using Base-10 blocks.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9p93rno73n7wdsq/Subtracting%20with%20Zero.pptx

Subtracting with Zeroes Lesson Plan

• Lesson will be led with an interactive powerpoint.
• State the I Can Statement and add it to our Good Work board.
• Set:  Solve the 3-digit subtraction problem.  The class will solve the problem and revisit regrouping rules.
• Model:  The teacher will lead a model problem of how to solve a regrouping problem that has a zero in the tens place.  (Causes the problem solver to have to regroup twice)
• Guided Practice:  The students will be handed a slip of paper with 2 subtraction problems.  The students will solve the problems as the teacher walks through the classroom helping as needed.  Two student volunteers will solve and model each of the two subtraction problems and answer questions that other students may have.
• Independent Practice:  Students will work #1-6 in their math workbook.  Volunteers will solve the problems on the board.  Students will then solve #7, a word problem, on their paper then on the board.
• Closing:  Exit Slip with 3 subtraction problems, 2 standard and one word problem. 

Identify With a Character

Writing Prompt that asks the students to choose a character with whom they identify

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yf6430h72sqzb2r/Identify%20with%20a%20Character.docx

Planets

We did a big unit on Space.  Several of my students wanted to know where the planets got their names.  I created this handout and booklet to answer their question.  The blanks in the book are for students to fill in with fun facts as they research each planet. 

The 'space facts' is a booklet that is doubled so that the printer can staple it at the top. Then cut in half for each kid.


https://www.dropbox.com/s/uebpj7vn92dkark/Where%20the%20Planets%20Got%20Their%20Names.docx

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lbdn2pwa0ic4m04/Space%20Facts.docx

Posessive Pronoun Powerpoint
Interactive ppt that my 2nd graders use on a dry erase board

https://www.dropbox.com/s/61u74iydlxyr0kh/Possessive_Pronouns.pptx

Classroom Scavenger Hunt

This is a generic scavenger hunt that invites students to explore their classroom and get to know their classmates.  Good for the first day/week of school.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/j0wdmmhkklxdf9i/First%20Day%20of%20School%20%20Scavenger%20Hunt.docx

 (It is a standard word document... Not sure why it looks square.)

Idioms Powerpoint

My students loved this lesson!  I started by asking them to define idiom.  I had to bite my lip to not giggle at their answers.  Then I started asking them if they had heard phrases like, "Once in a blue moon" or "It's a piece of cake."  "YES!" they all replied.  Then we started the powerpoint.  I had a few students read the definition on the first slide.  Then we went through the examples.  I had the students guess the real meaning before I showed it on the slide.  After the ppt, I had them draw and write their favorite idiom and it's real meaning.  We displayed them all around the room.  Their homework that night was to go home and use an idiom in conversation and listen to hear if anyone in their family used an idiom.  For the rest of the year my students loved pointing out idioms in stories we read and when they were said.  

https://www.dropbox.com/s/l8p5wiel0nokjd1/Idioms.pptx

I Have, Who Has... Math Facts

Fluency in basic addition facts is imperative to being successful in math.  We play "I Have, Who Has" during LA lessons all the time.  The students love it.  I have created "I Have, Who Has" for math facts 1-9.  My plan is to use them as a center and have them available to play during free centers.  They can also be used whole group.  Just take turns with who has cards or use more than one set.  I made each set begin with 1 to make it easy to remember which goes first. 

 I Have, Who Has, Math