Reading Strategy Charts

I've created reading strategy charts to align with the graphics used in my personal focus walls.  I've uploaded the file to my TpT store.

Math Work Stations: Chapter 5

MWS Chapter 5

Here's a list of books for various skills across all curriculum. You'll find math on pages 3-6.
Skill Books

Last week I posted Batter Up. This game works on place value through 1000.

Are You Ready 4 Doubles Connect Four reinforces doubles math facts.

100 Hungry Ants will support students learning to use place value on a 100 chart for an additon strategy.

Ballyhoo will build on students practice with the 100's chart. Students will combine various strategies to move through a hundreds game board.

Splish Splash! Students will begin working on subtraction facts.

Each of the games have been linked to Common Core. If you are in Florida, you'll find the benchmark in my notes posted above.

Are you ready for a giveaway?

Learning Resources has offered their Minute Math Electronic Flash Card for a giveaway to align with Debbie Diller's Chapter 5.  Don't you just love it?!?!

Students work with partners to solve math facts fluently

and remained engaged throughout the entire rotation.

This electronic flashcard provided practice with addition and subtraction facts.  Depending on the fluency and number correct, a level would unlock and present more challenging operations.  I love the reinforcement of commutative property, the color coded frames, and the ability to time or reduce anxiety with the untimed mode. 

Determination

Independence

 

I know you'll find the Minute Math Electronic Flash Card a fun practice for basic math facts.  The game will support practice for multiplication/division. 

Here is what you'll need to do to enter:  (come back and comment)

1. Visit Learning Resources, look around, and submit your email address for updates.  

2. Link over and "LIKE" Learning Resources on Facebook AND tell them Primary Graffiti sent you!!

3. Follow Learning Resources: Hands On Learning blog.

4. Link over and follow Learning Resources on Twitter AND tell them Primary Graffiti sent you!!

For additional enteries:

5. Add your Chapter 5: Addition and Subtraction post with the linky tool (below) and leave a comment.

6. Leave a comment about the one thing you've taken away from the book study since it began 4 weeks ago. 

7. Share the word by posting about the Math Workstations and include Learning Resources Giveaway in your post (via Facebook, Twitter, Blog, or any other platform)!!  Help spread the word.

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Venus Flytrap Fact Book

The kids are eager to learn more about the Venus Flytrap.  I've worked all night to create a book with wonderful pictures and kid friendly facts for my class.  I included the place where I ordered the carnivorous plant on the last page.  I'd love to hear what you think.  My students will get their first look next week at Camping with Books. 

Venus Flytrap

Comments are welcomed. Rating at my TpT Store will be helpful!!

What's the Buzz on Adding Words

I finished uploading another center for Camping with Books.  You can see the thumbnails for every page at my TpT store.

Bug Off! Math Center

With only a few weeks remaining in second grade, my kids are working on associating number strings with multiplication.  This concentration center is themed for Camping with Books. When working out the problems, the kids are asked to use invented strategies.  I love watching the light bulbs go off and the meaningful discussions between partners. 

Bug Off

Diary of a Ladybug + Giveaway

I'm really excited for my annual Camping with Books Unit during the last week of school.  Each year I choose different insects to explore and create various activities to align.  This year we will study ladybugs and for extra fun...

Venus Flytraps!

Breaking down the classroom for a purpose makes the transition into summer EASY!  Take a look at a few pictures from the past!!

I finished my Diary of a Ladybug unit tonight and uploaded it to my TPT store.  For extra fun, I decided to giveaway Diary of a Ladybug with the Camping Alpha Line AND Camping with Books Resources.  I will giveaway all three items together for one follower on Tuesday. 

4 Ways To Enter:

Follow my Blog
Follow my TPT Store
Blog about this giveaway
Rate a purchased product in my TPT Store

Capacity Robot and Centers Giveaway

My class will begin capacity and combine our learning with forces and motion this week. With 19 days remaining, connecting the curriculum is my best option for getting it all taught before the end of the year.

I have uploaded this unit to my TPT store. The unit has been aligned to Common Core Standards and Florida's Next Generation Sunshine State Standards.

I would like to giveaway this unit to three people on Wednesday Evening.

You can enter by:

* becoming a follower on my TPT store.
* becoming a follower here at my blog.
* posting about my Capacity Robot and Centers Giveaway!

Don't forget to leave a comment for all three!

What's the Probability I'll get to the MOON?

I've just finished creating and uploaded a probability center to my TPT store for $2.00.  My students LOVE the cute graphics from Just So Scrappy.  I purchased my graphics for full price, but you can purchase the same graphic package for 80% off until Sunday.