Spring Break is Winding Down

The older I get the faster break goes. We have grade cards due the Monday we return, so I have some work to do over the end of my break.

A few short weeks after returning we have the O.A.A and I have a stack of math practice tests to review. When are your state tests? Ours were moved back a week due to all the snow days, but I still feel like we are behind.

And all I want to do is use the new clip art that I purchased last night! I found some great sales and I have a huge pile of goodies to enjoy!

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What are we studying?

We worked on some fun experiments that last week before break.

Donors Choose Project Completed

I'm so excited to have finished this project. Next time I won't give myself the maximum time allowed for the thank you package due date and I definitely won't pick a date that falls during break.  I goofed on the number of photos that I needed, so I had to be creative.  I don't think it was a bad thing because I actually posted more variety.  I thought I'd share 4 of the 6 pictures. I have some big plans for these books that will keep me very busy this summer!  I just love these books! 

Have you submitted a project?  I need to decide if I'd like to try for a 3rd set of these books, or for technology.  Our students do not have classroom tablets.  They are unable to use my school issued ipad unless I'm nearby. This really limits on how it can be used.

Personalized Story Problems

I can't wait to use these with my students.  I've written each problem with the students' interests in mind.  They are fairly simple problems, but I like that the operations are mixed up.  Most resources that I have will have all multiplication problems on a page. My class needs help determining which operation to use.

This should keep their attention for this last week before spring break! On Friday, I may just have to pull out the Duck Dynasty product.

Donors Choose

This year I completed my second project with Donors Choose.  My project was Ready to Listen II.  Our class received Gail Gibbons books and CDs.  Last year I received another set along with CD players.  These books are wonderful!

Today we finished up our Thank You Letters and mailed them.  I clearly didn't follow directions because we used envelopes. Oops!  These pictures are too cute though! 

Ready to Listen- These are the books that I've received.

 Set 1

Set 2

I'm so excited to see a new set!  I'll be starting another project soon unless of course I'm penalized for my envelope error!  

 

Ready to Listen

What type of projects have you submitted?

Sorting Polygons

Last week we worked on comparing and contrasting polygons. Here's a little activity they completed.

My artistic students love these cut and paste projects. 

You can download this freebie Shape Sorting by clicking on the picture below.