A Classroom Fit: Back Into the Swing of Things

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Back Into the Swing of Things

Knock on wood, the Flu has left the building. Several of us got hit hard this winter with illnesses but we seem to be getting back into the swing of things. Here are a few things going on in class...

The students have been investigating migration of different animals. They visited "Migration Stations" to read about clues to answer questions. The motivation and self regulating that was going on was fabulous.

Check out math! A new bunch of students are with me during math this quarter and they are navigating their way around the centers like champions.

Fact Jars

Popcorn Math Facts

Other centers include,
Promethean
Ipad
Success Maker
Math 24
Big Daddy (addition and subtraction of HUGE numbers)
Multiplication Roll 'em
To Market To Market (making change)

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