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Fractions - The Math Learning Center
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K to 1
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Fractions is an app that is available online or for download from iTunes and Chrome. Use the app to explore and investigate fractions using the different available options. Add fraction...more
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Fractions is an app that is available online or for download from iTunes and Chrome. Use the app to explore and investigate fractions using the different available options. Add fraction bars or circles to your workspace and divide into up to 100 equal parts. Other options include text options including math symbols and drawing tools. At the time of this review the web app did not appear to be working.The chrome app works.
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Include a link to this app or download onto mobile devices for students to explore and practice working with fractions. Take advantage of the additional free resources included on this site that use the app to work with fractions. Ask students to take a screen shot of their fraction work and share concepts they discover or questions they have. Consider creating a class book with your fraction image and video and audio recordings using Book Creator, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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16 Habits of Mind: Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations - WonderGrove Kids
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3 to 5
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Use this video to introduce students to this Habit of Mind by showing how what they already know can help them solve new and more complex problems. The narrator explains ...more
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Use this video to introduce students to this Habit of Mind by showing how what they already know can help them solve new and more complex problems. The narrator explains that prior knowledge is a powerful resource, especially when students feel stuck or believe a task is too difficult. By reminding children to recall simpler problems they've solved or experiences they've had, the video models how to transfer learning and build confidence. It also emphasizes that using past knowledge is a creative act, helping learners form analogies and apply familiar ideas to unfamiliar situations in meaningful ways. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): problem solving (240), thinking skills (57)
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Present a new math or reading problem and ask students to identify one strategy they used yesterday that might help them today. Have students create an analogy that connects a new concept (like theme, fractions, force, or government roles) to something they've learned earlier in the year. Students can take a problem they solved earlier in the year (ELA, math, or science) and "remix" it into a harder version, showing how their past knowledge helps them solve the new version.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Character Lab - Character Lab
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K to 12
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Character Lab is a research-based nonprofit dedicated to helping educators and families build students' character strengths, such as self-control, gratitude, curiosity, kindness, growth...more
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Character Lab is a research-based nonprofit dedicated to helping educators and families build students' character strengths, such as self-control, gratitude, curiosity, kindness, growth mindset, and creativity. On this site, you'll find a set of free "Playbooks" (ready-to-use guides for classroom practice) and "Tips" (short, evidence-based articles) designed for easy integration into real classrooms.
tag(s): social and emotional learning (126)
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Choose any topic you're teaching and have students generate three "wonder questions." Invite them to share one with a partner, then select a few to guide class discussion. Give students small index cards and have them write or draw one thing they are grateful for that day. They should say something specific, not general (for example, "My friend helped me understand fractions" instead of "my friends"). Collect the cards and create a class gratitude wall. Set up three short challenge stations (puzzles, STEM building tasks, brainteasers). Have students rotate through each one and practice using perseverance strategies, such as breaking a task into smaller steps or trying a new approach. Afterward, they can reflect on which strategy helped them the most and how they can apply it in academic tasks.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages - Canadian Museum of Nature
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K to 12
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The Snowflake Drawing Tool from the Canadian Museum of Nature is an interactive online activity that allows students to design and explore snowflake patterns while learning about symmetry...more
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The Snowflake Drawing Tool from the Canadian Museum of Nature is an interactive online activity that allows students to design and explore snowflake patterns while learning about symmetry and crystal formation. Click on the image and drag your mouse to create a snowflake, then choose "finish" to view your snowflake falling from the sky! Continue to the next page to find sharing and download options. This tool helps students understand how real snowflakes develop their six-sided structures based on molecular patterns in nature. It's an excellent resource for integrating art, math, and science, as students can create unique digital snowflakes while exploring concepts like geometry, fractals, and crystallization. Perfect for STEM and winter-themed lessons, this tool engages students in both creative design and scientific exploration.
tag(s): design (72), geometric shapes (126), patterns (64), snow (22), STEM (328), symmetry (29)
In the Classroom
Have students design snowflakes and identify their lines of symmetry and then compare different snowflake designs and discuss what makes them symmetrical. Have students design a unique snowflake and write a poem or short story about it using personification, similes, and metaphors to describe their snowflake's journey from the sky to the ground. Compile a class snowflake book using ePubEditor, reviewed here with their designs and writing. Measure the angles in their snowflake designs and discuss how geometry plays a role in nature and/or explore fractions by estimating how much of the original shape is cut away.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Paper Snowflake Maker - Dan Gries
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K to 5
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The Paper Snowflake Generator is an interactive online tool that allows students to create virtual paper snowflakes by cutting out shapes and patterns, just like traditional paper snowflake...more
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The Paper Snowflake Generator is an interactive online tool that allows students to create virtual paper snowflakes by cutting out shapes and patterns, just like traditional paper snowflake crafts. This tool is ideal for art, geometry, and symmetry lessons, as it allows students to explore rotational symmetry, patterns, and design concepts in a fun and hands-on way. It's ideal for classrooms with limited supplies or those incorporating digital learning activities. To "cut" the paper away, draw polygons (closed shapes) representing scissor cuts over the triangle on the drawing board to the right. Draw a polygon by clicking on the board to create vertices, and close the polygon by clicking on the first vertex. Teachers can integrate it into math lessons on fractions, symmetry, and transformations, or use it as a creative winter-themed activity. Encourage figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification) to describe their snowflake. Assign a math investigation where students explore fractions and angles in their snowflake designs.
tag(s): fractions (152), geometric shapes (126), snow (22), symmetry (29)
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Have students create digital snowflakes and analyze their lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry. Ask students to count the number of folds and cuts, then predict the final shape before revealing it. After designing snowflakes, students can write a poem inspired by their creation. Students can present their findings in a short math reflection and could create a class collection in Google Slides reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Skills on Demand: Math Skills - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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This webpage shows real-world math skills in action, helping students connect math concepts to real-world careers. Through engaging videos and activities, students explore how mathematics...more
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This webpage shows real-world math skills in action, helping students connect math concepts to real-world careers. Through engaging videos and activities, students explore how mathematics is applied in industries such as construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and finance. This resource is an excellent way for teachers to reinforce essential math skills while showing students the practical applications of what they learn in the classroom. It's perfect for making math more relevant, engaging, and career-focused!
tag(s): addition (115), area (39), careers (196), conversions (37), data (148), fractions (152), geometric shapes (126), mean (20), measurement (116), median (17), mode (14), pythagorean theorem (18), subtraction (102), volume (31)
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Have students complete a hands-on measurement challenge, such as estimating and calculating the area, perimeter, and volume of classroom objects. They can then discuss how these math skills apply in construction, manufacturing, or engineering jobs. Students can choose a career from the collection, research its average salary, and create a monthly budget that includes housing, food, transportation, and savings, using real-world cost estimates. Additionally, students can match different careers (architect, nurse, engineer, accountant) with the types of math skills they use daily (fractions, measurements, percentages). Afterwards, discuss with the class which careers surprised them and how math impacts different industries.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Doodles & Digits - Doodles and Digits LLC
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3 to 5
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The Doodles and Digits website provides engaging math videos designed to make learning fun and accessible for children. These videos cover various foundational math topics, such as...more
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The Doodles and Digits website provides engaging math videos designed to make learning fun and accessible for children. These videos cover various foundational math topics, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and fractions, presented in a simple and creative format. Through colorful animations and clear explanations, the platform helps children build confidence in their math skills while making complex concepts easier to understand. It's a valuable resource for educators and parents to support math learning enjoyably and interactively. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): addition (115), decimals (83), division (90), fractions (152), multiplication (112), subtraction (102), teaching strategies (57)
In the Classroom
During the video, pause at strategic points and ask students to predict the next step or answer, or add questions by using Edpuzzle, reviewed here or Playposit, reviewed here. After a video on a topic like multiplication, assign a group challenge. For example, students can solve multi-step problems collaboratively or compete in a "math relay." Set up math stations around the classroom, each focused on a skill featured in a video (ex., addition, fractions). At one station, students can rewatch the video or complete a related digital quiz. After watching a video, students create a journal entry summarizing the concept. They can include drawings, diagrams, or step-by-step problem-solving examples. Use a paper journal or create a digital one using Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Percent Progress Game - Tony Vincent
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4 to 12
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The website "The Percent Progress Game" offers an interactive tool to enhance students' estimation skills and number sense. In this game, players estimate the percentage of a gray bar...more
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The website "The Percent Progress Game" offers an interactive tool to enhance students' estimation skills and number sense. In this game, players estimate the percentage of a gray bar that has been shaded green, with their score reflecting the accuracy of their guesses--the closer the estimate to the actual percentage, the better the score. After ten rounds, a final score is presented, encouraging improvement in estimation abilities.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), estimation (32), percent (59)
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Introduce basic percentage concepts and estimation through the game. Students can practice visual interpretation and reinforce their understanding of fractions and percentages. Use the game to prepare for more advanced topics, like proportional reasoning. Sharpen mental math and estimation skills as part of broader mathematical problem-solving exercises.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Creatify - Creatify
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5 to 12
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The Creatify AI Shorts tool helps teachers and content creators generate engaging videos for educational content. Find the Shorts Tool by clicking the two-line menu bar on the right,...more
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The Creatify AI Shorts tool helps teachers and content creators generate engaging videos for educational content. Find the Shorts Tool by clicking the two-line menu bar on the right, then clicking Features. With AI-powered editing and customizable templates, creators can quickly make visual aids to explain concepts, introduce lessons, or make announcements more dynamic. The free features are 10 credits per month (or 2 videos), 1 seat, limited realistic avatars, limited AI tools, and exports with a watermark.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (217), presentations (22), social media (51)
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Students could create a short video summarizing a book they've read; this engages them by encouraging creative expression and storytelling skills. Use Padlet, reviewed here for students to create and share videos. Have students view each other's videos, then discuss the variety of perspectives and styles, deepening their understanding of storytelling. Assign students a historical figure to research, then have them create a short "video diary" as that person during a key event. Students can create short videos explaining a science topic, like the water cycle or photosynthesis. In small groups, students create short videos demonstrating how to solve a math problem or explain a concept, like fractions or basic geometry.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math at Home - Dr. Eugene Maier, Don Rasmussen, and David Raskin
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K to 5
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The Math Learning Center provides learning applications and resources for educators and families that support the Bridges in Mathematics PK-5 curriculum. The free math apps offer student...more
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The Math Learning Center provides learning applications and resources for educators and families that support the Bridges in Mathematics PK-5 curriculum. The free math apps offer student practice in many math concepts, including measurement, fractions, and number sense. Choose the Home Learning link to access the Math at Home website. Math at Home includes math activities, games, and practice pages organized by grade levels.
tag(s): addition (115), division (90), fractions (152), geometric shapes (126), measurement (116), money (106), multiplication (112), number lines (30), numbers (108), patterns (64), place value (33), preK (290), subtraction (102)
In the Classroom
Even if you don't use the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum, this site provides many supports for any math curriculum. Include the math apps as part of a math center or include them in your shared resources for math practice. Use a bookmarking tool like Symbaloo, reviewed here, to share all of your math practice sites with students on your classroom computers and devices. Take advantage of the daily math activities to share open-ended math problems with students using Gravity, reviewed here. Display the problem on Gravity, and ask students to create a video sharing their response and problem-solving technique. Use the math activities to differentiate students' activities, use ideas from upper grades to challenge students, or help struggling students reinforce previous concepts by choosing ideas from lower grade levels.
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Fractions - The Math Learning Center
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K to 1
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Fractions is an app that is available online or for download from iTunes and Chrome. Use the app to explore and investigate fractions using the different available options. Add fraction...more
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Fractions is an app that is available online or for download from iTunes and Chrome. Use the app to explore and investigate fractions using the different available options. Add fraction bars or circles to your workspace and divide into up to 100 equal parts. Other options include text options including math symbols and drawing tools. At the time of this review the web app did not appear to be working.The chrome app works.
In the Classroom
Include a link to this app or download onto mobile devices for students to explore and practice working with fractions. Take advantage of the additional free resources included on this site that use the app to work with fractions. Ask students to take a screen shot of their fraction work and share concepts they discover or questions they have. Consider creating a class book with your fraction image and video and audio recordings using Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math Resources for Numbers & Operations - Grades 3-5 - TeachersFirst
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Explore this curated list of resources ideal for grades 3-5. Use these resources to meet the NCTM standards in the area of Numbers & Operations. Many of these tools would ...more
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Explore this curated list of resources ideal for grades 3-5. Use these resources to meet the NCTM standards in the area of Numbers & Operations. Many of these tools would be useful on your interactive whiteboard or in your BYOD classroom. Topics include operations, fractions, decimals, order of operations, and more.
tag(s): decimals (83), division (90), fractions (152), multiplication (112), operations (69), order of operations (28)
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Share these resources on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Use these tools in your BYOD classroom to differentiate for math class. Share the resources with students for additional practice, remediation, enrichment, or advancement.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Peg & Cat - PBS Kids
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K to 4
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Join Peg & Cat on their math adventures with this entertaining site. Watch videos, play games, or check out the latest adventures. Each activity explores math skills such as counting,...more
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Join Peg & Cat on their math adventures with this entertaining site. Watch videos, play games, or check out the latest adventures. Each activity explores math skills such as counting, fractions, or shapes through real-world lessons. Don't miss the link to activities located under the main part of the homepage; this includes recipes, coloring pages, crafts, and more.
tag(s): addition (115), fractions (152), geometric shapes (126), number sense (62), numbers (108), operations (69), preK (290), subtraction (102)
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Use this site as a learning station or center. Be sure to include a link on your class web page for use at home. Ask a volunteer to come into your classroom to help students make crafts or fix a recipe from the site. Film your students discussing math concepts and share them using a tool such as SchoolTube, reviewed here.
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Dads Worksheets - Dads Worksheets.com
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1 to 12
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Need practice worksheets or new teaching techniques? Go to Dads! Find printable flashcards, fact family math with timed tests, place value, decimals, fractions, patterns, negative numbers,...more
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Need practice worksheets or new teaching techniques? Go to Dads! Find printable flashcards, fact family math with timed tests, place value, decimals, fractions, patterns, negative numbers, word problems, order of operations, geometry, time, measurement, rounding, and metrics. Find several versions for multiple opportunities for practice. Included is an online timer. Join the newsletter to view the latest new additions.
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tag(s): addition (115), fractions (152), measurement (116), order of operations (28), subtraction (102), worksheets (71)
In the Classroom
Need extra practice sheets for some students? Need materials for enrichment? Getting ready for a math night? Find free materials at your fingertips! Keep this page as part of your class web page for additional practice on all math topics. Start an after school math club for enrichment or reinforcement. Let kids "play school" with the many worksheets offered here.
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I love this resource for Mathematics class. It is a quick go-to worksheet site for classroom assignments, homework activities or practice activies.ANTONIA, , Grades: 0 - 12
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Earliest Uses of Various Math Symbols - Jeff Miller
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8 to 12
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Did you know the first known use of the + symbol was sometime between 1323 and 1382? Learn more about this and the origins of other math symbols at this ...more
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Did you know the first known use of the + symbol was sometime between 1323 and 1382? Learn more about this and the origins of other math symbols at this interesting site. Choose from different links to learn about the origins of geometry, fractions, and other symbols. Each description includes a background on its original use along with information about pertinent mathematicians.
tag(s): biographies (96), symbols (17)
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Use information from this site to share math "tidbits" with your students on your class webpage or your interactive whiteboard as students enter class. Share this site with students and allow them to explore on their own.The text portions are challenging, so you should pair weaker readers with a partner as they research on this site. Have students use Fakebook, reviewed here, to create a "fake" page similar in style to Facebook about a mathematician.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math Antics YouTube Channel - mathantics.com
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3 to 12
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Learn math through simple, yet engaging videos at Math Antics' YouTube Channel. Choose from several different math topics such as working with fractions, multi-digit numbers, and factoring....more
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Learn math through simple, yet engaging videos at Math Antics' YouTube Channel. Choose from several different math topics such as working with fractions, multi-digit numbers, and factoring. Most videos run less than 10 minutes, making them perfect for use in many different situations. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable. Avoid YouTube issues by viewing videos directly on the Math Antics website located here
tag(s): addition (115), decimals (83), division (90), equations (114), factors (27), fractions (152), geometric shapes (126), mixed numbers (8), multiplication (112), subtraction (102)
In the Classroom
Share these videos on your interactive whiteboard or projector. FLIP your classroom and have students view the videos at home to discuss and apply the next day in class. (This is a great option if YouTube is blocked in your school.) Use the videos to introduce or practice any math topic and assign others in the series for homework. Be sure to provide this link on your class website for students (and their families) to access at home for additional Math practice.Comments
Math Antics is a resource that I can recommend without reservation to all 3 - 5th grade elementary school teachers. You can log on to their website and use their videos for free at mathantics.com. Even though my district's math curriculum provides videos for each lesson, Math Antics' videos are much better, and easier to understand, and my students LOVE them!Lauriekay, WA, Grades: 4 - 5
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Virtual Musical Instruments - Virtual Musical Instruments
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K to 12
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Bring the world of music and instruments into your classroom. With Virtual Musical Instruments, you can explore the guitar, piano, pan flute, drums, bongos, and several others. Select...more
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Bring the world of music and instruments into your classroom. With Virtual Musical Instruments, you can explore the guitar, piano, pan flute, drums, bongos, and several others. Select the instrument, and follow the directions for using the keyboard to play the different notes. Create different melodies using different notes or rhythms. Use the guitar tuner to be sure you are in tune. There is no record option on this tool. If you want to record your beat, there are many alternative options (such as using a cell phone or an old-fashioned recorder). You can hear notes on your computer, but a touchscreen device would enhance the experience by letting you tap multiple keys/strings at once. There is an instructional YouTube video, so if your district blocks YouTube, you may not be able to view it.
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tag(s): makerspace (38), music theory (47), musical instruments (53)
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Virtual Musical Instruments opens up the world of music to many other subjects. In music class, discover the different instruments, sounds, and rhythms the virtual instruments can produce. Allow your students to make their own compositions. Challenge them to determine a way to give the directions for their composition to another person so that they can repeat the original piece. In language arts class, discuss mood in literature. Determine the instruments used, the rhythms, and the sounds needed to make that effect. During Readers' Theater, add a musical score to heighten excitement and engagement while further analyzing the text. Have students create a musical composition that tells a story. Now, play that musical story for the class, and turn it into a writing prompt. Use musical sounds and beats to illustrate literary concepts and the use of plot. Determine a melody for each character. Write to explain why each character has that musical composition. Math class covers the study of fractions using note types: whole note, half note, quarter note, and eighth note. Let students create a musical sentence that represents them and write an explanation for why they chose it. Use whatever recording option is most practical in your classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fractions, Decimals, Percents: Interactive Teaching Resources - S Riley Teacherled
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3 to 6
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Discover a collection of resources for the teaching and learning of fractions, decimals, and percentages. These resources will work on your interactive whiteboard, most tablets, iPad,...more
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Discover a collection of resources for the teaching and learning of fractions, decimals, and percentages. These resources will work on your interactive whiteboard, most tablets, iPad, or a regular computer! This site does seem ideal for BYOD classrooms, but they do mention that some of the activities run slow on a standard Android browser. An app (non Internet) version will be available soon for a small fee. This review is for the free portion of the site. At the time of this review, there were 15 free resources to explore. Some sample topics include Fraction Bars, Decimal Compare, Percent to Fraction, Decimal Lines, and more. Some activities require flash which is not supported on all browsers.
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Teach through your students' favorite form of learning, technology! Introduce concepts on an interactive whiteboard or projector. Use this site at a computer learning station. Provide this link on your class website during your fraction or decimal units. Challenge students to transfer learning to physical manipulatives and explain concepts in their math journals.
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Progressions Documents for the Common Core Math Standards - Achieve the Core
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1 to 12
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Explore the progressions of the Common Core math standards throughout the grade levels. Look at different areas of mathematical standards, numbers and operations, base ten, counting...more
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Explore the progressions of the Common Core math standards throughout the grade levels. Look at different areas of mathematical standards, numbers and operations, base ten, counting cardinality in algebraic thinking, numbers and operations for fractions, geometry, and measurement and data in grades kindergarten through grade five. In grades six through eight explore statistics and probability, expressions and equations, the number system, ratios, and proportional relationships. In high school discover the progressions in algebra, functions, and modeling. Find resources for further development of programs offered to support Common Core mathematics. Discover research, periodicals and groups using Common Core math.
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Strengthen your teaching of Common Core mathematics. Having an understanding of the knowledge students enter with or without, leads to better preparation for where the students will explore later. Use this as an individual study or even as a professional learning group study with your grade level and department.
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Activities for Kids - Activities for Kids
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K to 5
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Find crafts and activities for both home and in the classroom. First, figure out which are ads and which is actual site content! Discover activities for families or after school. ...more
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Find crafts and activities for both home and in the classroom. First, figure out which are ads and which is actual site content! Discover activities for families or after school. Find your area by searching within your state or area code. Discover party ideas, theme ideas, crafts, classroom helpers, puzzles and games. Free personalized printouts include; blank checks, thank you cards, coupon books, and bookmarks. Find fun worksheets for holidays.
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Bring great ideas to your next PTO meeting with Activities for Kids! Feature this site during parent nights, open houses, and curriculum nights. Include this link on your class website for kids to access during snow days or vacations. Encourage teachers and students to use it in after school craft clubs or after school care. In math, work with fractions using kid friendly recipes. Use the blank checks for a unit on personal finance or as a checkbook reward system. In language arts, practice personal letter writing with the thank you notes or use the how-to activity directions as an examples for following directions. During thematic units, check for ideas in the party section.
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Foodista - Foodista
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Foodista is a community of food lovers who share and exchange all things food! Find recipes and cooking ideas, food news, holiday ideas, health and nutrition, video directions, questions...more
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Foodista is a community of food lovers who share and exchange all things food! Find recipes and cooking ideas, food news, holiday ideas, health and nutrition, video directions, questions and answers, blogs, and an RSS feed. Add a recipe or share on social media The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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Capture every student's heart (or stomach) with Foodista! Introduce on your interactive whiteboard or projector for learning how to write, read, and follow directions. This site is sure to make some stomachs grumble and some mouths water! In math class, explore or multiply fractions used in recipes. In science, Family and Consumer Science (FACS), or health class, explore the nutrition side of Foodista. Help students gain a better understanding of diabetes or food allergies. Use to create food for special celebrations of literature or in social studies as you study cultures around the world. Allow students to choose food for special class celebrations. In your FACS class, use the blog area as a weekly update for new recipe, home care, and nutrition ideas.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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