Pumpkin Activities

Each year on Halloween, I get each of my students a mini-pumpkin (expensive, yes, but totally worth it!). We use the pumpkins throughout the day for various activities, and then we paint/decorate them during our party. I've prepared some new activities to do this year. I've put together a very simple pack- some language, math, and a compare/contrast. Check them out! :) Click on the pictures to get a copy.

 

 



Rolling for Ten (or 100)

Hello again! Third graders (should) have a strong knowledge of combinations to make ten. This year, we work hard at extending that knowledge to build combinations that equal 100 and 1,000. I found this fun activity, and I used it as a warm-up to a Combinations of 100 lesson. My kids loved it, and it really helped them grasp the concept that the combinations of 10 can extend to 100 and beyond.

You can get your copy HERE from Shelley Gray's TPT store. It isn't free, but this activity is just one of a packet of make ten activities. It's perfect for extending to combinations of 100 (or beyond) like I did, for younger grades, or as an intervention for older students. :)

A Sweet Fractions Activity

I found the FUNNEST fractions activity that also has a data component. Two for one! And best of all, it's FREE, and you can find it HERE.

Thanks to Buzzing with Ms. B for this activity!

Fractions, Fractions, Fractions!

We've started math stations in class, and I have to say, we love it! I get so much more accomplished, and it's nice to be able to meet with all students in a small group each day. One of the stations is content related games. I've found some fantastic fractions games that we are using at the centers. I did NOT create these, just passing them along.

Go HERE for a FREE fantastic spring fraction sort.

Go HERE for a FREE fraction spin game, and a really great FREE fraction ordering activity.

Go HERE for a FREE word fraction activity- a way to incorporate math and word work.

And HERE for a FREE activity- fraction avenue.

Enjoy!

Math Menus

I recently started using Math Menus in class, tailored to specific skills. This is perfect for those days that I need to complete more intensive interventions with groups of students and I need other kids to be more self-directed. This can be tailored for other math games or activities, also! I'm currently working on multiplication and fractions Menus.

You can find the link for the Google Doc version HERE.