Here’s how we celebrated Pi Day this year in 1st Grade. This was my first time celebrating this day, so I’m sure next year will be even better.

A lesson video I posted to teachertube on how we celebrated the 100th day of school this year! (a little late, but better late than never…)

The understanding of exponents can be a tricky concept to teach mainly because the amount of rules that go along with it. To make it easier and a bit more exciting for my students I gave them the option to do a parody song to get a better understanding of exponents. This assignment alone has been something that my Algebra 1 students bring up…Read More

We’re reviewing patterns and pattern types! My students love using manipulatives to show their understanding

My students are currently using ProdigyGame.com. Prodigy Game is an online gaming website for students K-8. This website is contains Math content that is aligned with the Common Core Curriculum for each state. Students are able to practice numerous state standards through game play. Teacher are able to assign standards and content that are taught…Read More

I use these assessments during each unit! There are multiple choice and free response questions available. Enjoy…oh, they are for 4th grade!!!!

Bringing toilet paper back to the classroom! My students are using toilet paper squares to model percents of a whole number. Each student is given 10 connected squares of toilet paper along with some counters used to model each whole number. Guided the students in a whole class setting, asking the right questions will lead them to each square…Read More

A great resource I have found to apply mathematical thinking is The Stock Market Game. http://www.stockmarketgame.org They have lessons to help you and your students understand stocks and all the math that goes along with it. They even break it down to grade levels 4-5, 6-8 and 9-12. If you are looking for an authentic way to analyze data or practice…Read More

Here’s a video of my first graders using Fact Families to learn about the commutative property of addition and subtraction.

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A video of my first graders discovering all the ways to make 10 using 2-sided counters.

Students worked with a partner and chose from three cookie recipes. They chose the cookie that wanted to make. They had directions to follow: go shopping for the ingredients, calculate the amount of each ingredient they would need, and how much they would cost to make. We plan a culminating event where students actually bring in their cookie,…Read More

One of the new additions to my room this year has been white boards around the walls!!! Talk about one excited math teacher!!! The past few weeks we have been using the boards during partner work and problem solving. They love working together and I can assess while they are working right in front of me! I love it!!!

A good review activity to get everyone back in the swing after a long break. Musical partners

Two days before thanksgiving break calls for robot and coding exploration. Stayed tuned for updated math lessons with dash and dot!!! FYI these can be found on amazon for a cheaper price….I may can help you out with some lesson ideas if you’re interested as well!!!

Here is another solving equation activity that I created. This one is involves multi-step equations including equations whose solution is no solution and infinite solution. This activity has a little more teacher prep involved. I always print this document on card stock/ and or laminate it so I can reuse it year after year. I also cut out the…Read More

Here is a scavenger hunt that I use when reviewing equations with 8th grade. I post these cards around the room in a random order. I usually have my students work in groups of 2 but not more than 3. They start at any card and complete the question. That answer leads them to another card with another question. There are letters in each card at…Read More

I know I’m late on posting but this Halloween activity could also be used for thanksgiving or Christmas as well. We had a mini lesson on 2D shapes discussing the attributes and characteristics and they had to use that information to create a geometric Halloween figure. It really opened my eyes at how many misconceptions they had and how this…Read More

hi guys from PES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey guys…..my name is Elisha Lewis and I would like to share an awesome way to get your students thinking and asking questions about MATH!!! If you haven’t heard about QFT, it stands for question formulation technique. These are all of my Q focuses that I have used for 3rd and 4th grade thus far. I will update my list as the year goes on.…Read More

Pi Day is coming soon! A great book to read and interact along with your students is Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi by: Cindy Neuschwander. We also measure circular little Debbie cakes (fudge rounds, oatmeal pies,etc) to determine the ratio of the circumference and diameter of a circle is always the same. You can also add in a Pi scavenger…Read More

Knott central, i like the activity you all done.

Harlan county, nice talking

Where I am From: Bryan
I am from the mountains, from dirtbikes and bottles water.
I am from the double wide.
I am from the trees, the roses.
I am from basketball and tall, from Ricky and Jennifer and Adams.
I am from the food and plates.
From sit down and stand standing.
I am from Pikeville, cornbread and chicken.
From the coal, the war, and the…Read More

Where I am From: Bryan
I am from the mountains, from dirtbikes and bottles water.
I am from the double wide.
I am from the trees, the roses.
I am from basketball and tall, from Ricky and Jennifer and Adams.
I am from the food and plates.
From sit down and stand standing.
I am from Pikeville, cornbread and chicken.
From the coal, the war, and the…Read More

Where I From By: Bailey Addington
I am from board games, from monopoly and yatzee.
I am from the wooden house, fun and exciting with the sounds of children’s laughter all around.
I am from the rose bushes in the yard, the apple tree on the hill.
I am from sunday family dinners and busy bodies.
from slones and huffs and mamaw edith.
I am from…Read More

Where I From By: Bailey Addington
I am from board games, from monopoly and yatzee.
I am from the wooden house, fun and exciting with the sounds of children’s laughter all around.
I am from the rose bushes in the yard, the apple tree on the hill.
I am from sunday family dinners and busy bodies.
from slones and huffs and mamaw edith.
I am from…Read More

I am from games, from call of duty and gta. I am from the hi hat.
I am from the tree plant, flower, natural item, the flower plant, flower.
I am from hunting and fixing food, from Liz and scoot.
I’m from KY 04242001, pizza and candy.
I am from hi-hat.

I am from chicken nugget, from pizza roll and cheese stick
I am from the white house
I am from roses and daisies
I am from brown hair and blue eyes from Candi and John
I am from the crazy and loud
From shut up and stop going over your data
I am from Jesus
I’m from Highlands, chicken and coke
From the I want my big toe and the cow named blue…Read More

I am from the bluegrass state, from Chevy and Ford.
I am from the front porch
I am from the Red Roses and Tall pine trees
I am from having singing get-togethers around the house, and the loving comfort of my family
From Douglass, and Rebecca, and siblings
I am from the arguments and stubborn people
From being the best i can be and standing up…Read More

i am from summer nights from playing cards and telling jokes
i am from small city
i am from trees and gardens
i am from waking up and eating breakfast, from Gregory, Betty, and Ellis
i am from the thoughtful and outgoing
from no cussing and come home at 9
i am from Little rock
i’m from Highlands hospital from cereal and ham
from the movie nights…Read More

I am from the woods, from febreze and tide.
I am from the bed. I am from the pink flower, the tall trees.
I am from spending time with my family on Christmas and the funny moments we share, from Terry and dustin and Nicole .
I am from arguments and know it all’s.
From eating healthy and brushing teeth.
I’m from Pikeville and Floyd county,…Read More

I am from a basketball court, where I’ve played countless hours with a basketball in my hand.
I am from a trailer with 3 bed rooms and 2 bathrooms.
I am from the hills, and all the living things in it are wild.
I am from long drives to the beach where my dad, tony and my mom, Liz, are always yelling at each other.
I am from the living room w…Read More

I am from cards, from goldfish and rummy.
I am from “the white house.”
I am from the honeysuckles, the daisies.
I am from Sunday breakfast and dark hair, from Renee and Jenett and Halbert.
I am from the head strong and vocal.
From “you don’t need anyone but me” and “I love you.”
I am from no religion because we do not need one.
I’m from the hills…Read More

I am from games, from memory cards and the triangle pegboard game.
I am from the redolent home.
I am from the lilies, the snapdragons.
I am from early breakfasts at grandmas and freckles, from Wilson’s and Brenda and Rex.
I am from stubbornness and bluntness.
From I’m sorry and I love you.
I’m from Dalton, Georgia, pecan pie and sweet tea.
From…Read More

I am from Disney movies from monster inc and finding nemo.
I am from the house on the side of the road small and white with the sound of cars passing by.
I am from the Daisy’s and the pines.
I am from lazy sundays and brown eyes from Jessica and Judy and Minerva.
I am from the kind hearts and open minds.
From don’t touch that and put that…Read More

I am from snow days, from four wheeler, and double wide
I am from small houses
i am the honeysuckles, the trees
i am from brown eyes and brown hair, from Kathy, Alberta, and Belinda
I am from the sharing and loving
from no bad words and stop crying about it
i am from Drift Pentecostal Church
I am from highlands of Prestonburg, coke and…Read More

I am from the pouring rain, from the beat up chucks and star gazing in all weather.
I am from the warm home where the light in the hallway window is always on.
I am from pine trees and the Christmases we planted them.
I am from family breakfast and loud fights. The strong but understanding from David, from Dwight, and Edith.
I am from the short…Read More

I am from the mountains; from Lunchables and Deer Jerky.
I am from close friends and even closer family.
I am from fried chicken and roast beef, from banana pudding and potato salad.
I am from my mommy, named Betty but goes by Susie, my daddy, kind to everyone because he was raised that way, form my mamaw Bulah and my papaw James.
I am from…Read More

i am from the deer hunters and the cigarette smokers
I am from the woods and the hollows
I am from the tomatoes and the garden
I am from the wild game hunting and the early mornings
I am from Hunky Bill, and Randall and Cheryl Evans
I am from the hollows and creeks of Kentucky
I am from the lil man and the short shocker
I am from McDowell…Read More

I am from Osborne Branch from mountain dew and four wheelers
I am from the tiny trailer that’s creepy at night
I am from the daises and the trees
I am from blue eyes and blonde hair from Anna, Jesse, and Littles
I am from the arguing and loving family
From eat it or wear it and don’t say shut up
I am from Freewill Baptist of Ligon that sits on…Read More

I am from mountains from dirt bikes and Pepsi. I am from the double wide. I am from working on cars and tall from john and Rebecca and Collins. I am from the food and plates. From sit down and stand up. I’m from Pikeville cornbread chicken. From the coal, the war and the mines. I am from fireplace

I am from baths in the kitchen sink, from downy and moms perfume.
I am from the warm nights.
I am from the flowers growing up the fence.
I am from game nights and all-nighters, from Howell’s, Moore’s to the Gayheart’
I am from fights and drunk’s
From don’t touch this to don’t touch that
I am from atheism
I am from…Read More

I am from Hills, from KY, and Hollers.
I am from the Woods.
I am from the Grass, the Yards.
I am from Songs and Funny, from Carter
And Tammy and Slone.
I am from the Stories and Jokes.
From Coal and Farms.
I am from Christian family. (but I am not Christian)
I’m from Prestonsburg, Burgers, and Steak.
From the Back Woods, the Home, and the E…Read More

I am from the mountains, from Smart Water, and fire.
I am from the small but cozy home.
I am from the cold winters, the freezing snow.
I am from the baths in the kitchen sink and the silly family games.
From Caudill, Johnson, and Adkins.
I am from the disbelief and meaningless arguments.
From the do this and don’t do that’s.
I am from Old Reg…Read More

I am from waterfalls ,from blue rivers ,and lakes
I am from apartment with double doors
I am from daisy and rose and the dandy lion bush
I am from game nights to baking night, from Tackett’s, parks, and Hamilton’s
I am from small house to big house
from don’t do this to don’t do that
I am from Louis Baptist church
I am from PH ,beans and…Read More

I am from a notebook, from lays and tostitos.
I am from a blanket, warm and comfy, that kept me and my family out of the cold during winter nights.
I am from the daisy, and from the I love yous and I love you nots.
I am from Sunday breakfasts with mamaw and humorous moments, from Mamaw Geraldine, my cousin Josh, and my mother Laura.
I am from the…Read More

i am from a straightener from my sisters room, and where we never failed to make timeless memories.
i am from an unknown hill, with a fresh smell of gunpowder, and a sight my momma would die for.
i am from dirt, and from the stains and bruises it leaves on me from sliding in to home.
i am from beach trips every year, and strict sterns from poppa…Read More

I am from double-wide trailers, from great value and Downy.
I am from the two gardens in the yard, dirty, difficult, rabbits hopping around trying to steal the food.
I am from the Roses, the oak trees towering over 100 feet
I am from Christmas dinner and surprises, from Papaw Mike and Mamaw Marcia and Granny Cook.
I am from the arguments and…Read More

I am from corn stalks in the field, from Nintendo and basketball.
I am from the small mountainous, rugged land that smells like Earth.
I am from the rose bush at the cemetery, the golden rods in the field.
I am from pancake art in the morning and adventure in the evenings, from Sharon and Bobby and Page’s.
I am from the laughter at the diner…Read More