Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Jenga Math


I am always looking for new ways to reinforce multiplication. So what better way to do this than to play Jenga Math. I found this idea on Pinterest one of my favorite places to find new activities. The boys really had a blast playing this game.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Place Value Battleship


We are working on place value in our math studies. I searched the internet for a fun game to reinforce what they are learning. They really enjoyed playing this game and I look forward to them playing it more in the future.




Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Cursive Writing Memory Work



I noticed that the boys were struggling with their cursive writing. I made this daily worksheet and laminated it for them to put in their notebooks. They are required to copy writing the tables rotating daily. On the flip side is their multiplication tables which they are required to copy daily.





Jaedan's Book Of The Week



Calling all kid crime-solvers: Forensic science isn’t just for grown-ups anymore! Thanks to the popularity of shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, forensic science has made its way into the classroom. This new middle-grade series stars a group of students whose forensic science class inspires them to form a “Club CSI:” to investigate crimes and capers at school. As Club CSI: collects clues, readers will love trying to put the pieces together to find out what really happened in this series that is part mystery, part detective story, and just plain fun!