I am always looking for a fun classroom craft, especially the week before winter break, when students are getting a bit restless. These Shrinky Dinks bookmarks might be one of my favorite projects! Shrinky Dinks bring back some fond childhood memories, and even as an adult I am still a bit obsessed with this “magical” plastic. If you’re looking for a fun winter/holiday craft that ... Read the Post
Holiday Bookmark Craft
7 FREE Public Domain e-Books for Grades 4-8!
Now that access to tablets is increasing in classrooms dramatically these days, teachers and students able to utilize e-books like never before. One overlooked resource is the public domain, which has a number of classic books, which have enduring value, offer historical insight, and present great opportunities for critical analysis. And because they are in the public domain, ... Read the Post
Teaching Order of Operations
When it comes to teaching order of operations, we need students to think beyond PEMDAS. One activity that does just this is "Order of Operations Riddles." This essentially consisted of me having them write down 3 to 4 numbers on their white boards with plenty of space in-between them. They would then grab 6-8 post-its and writing one of the following on each: +, -, ×, ÷, (, ), 2, 3 (the last two ... Read the Post
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