Everyday is a Winding Road
While I would like everyone to believe that I am a super-mega-teacher and that everyday in my class goes perfect and smooth, not all days work the way I would like for them to. Sometimes many factors...
View ArticleMultiply Integer Game
Today we sang the song and then played a multiplication game. It is similar to War, but with specialized cards that already had numbers on them. The students passed out all of the cards to their group...
View ArticleAdd ’em Up Integers
Integers are probably my most favorite thing to teach! There are soooooo many great tools, activities, and games to use when teaching integers. The following is the best way I’ve found to teach adding...
View ArticleThe Different Ways We Play Integer War
Integer War is probably the most common game to review integers. The concept is exactly like the card game of War. I have the students grouped in pairs. They each have a piece of paper that they draw a...
View ArticleInteger Operation Fortune Teller / Cootie Catchers
My students call them fortune tellers, some kids call them cootie catchers. Either way, students of all ages love them!!! It gives them a little movement activity, a little scissor action, a little...
View ArticleAdding Integers with Models
This is first of a series of videos and posts that briefly show how I teach integers. Obviously, it is not a full lesson that I would do with my students, but I hope that I give you enough information...
View ArticleHow to Subtract Integers Using Models
Here is part two of my modeling integers series. This time I am subtracting integers. Of course, I have also provided you with an amazing freebie that helps you step-by-step as well. Below the freebie...
View ArticleYou’ve Been Thunderstruck! Math Game
If you’ve followed my blog at all, you know how much I use games in my classroom to reinforce the lessons I teach. I love games, and the kids LOVE games. For one of my stations I made last week, I made...
View ArticleMultiplying Integers 2012
We’ve learned comparing and ordering integers as well as adding and subtracting integers, so we’re on to multiplying integers. I teach multiplying and dividing integers in the same fashion as I do...
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