1st Workshop of the SUMMER!

So I had my first workshop of the summer today.. not sure if this was a great day to have it (Friday), however; it was worth my while!! I got some fun Ideas out of it and that makes it all worth it!!

One thing I took away from today was the activity that she used with Multiplication. She used dot cards in order to build the conceptual knowledge about the groups within a multiplication problem. I LOVE that she didn't say to memorize them, bc I don't think that is the only "way to go." (Although it works, I consider that a last resort)

So what she did was use the dot stickers on cards, however they seem sooo expensive, and for us "Average" income folks, I thought it would be better to type this, and then we can print this out when needed on card stock or tag board so it lasts longer and looks more fun!

Example of 4 x 5 using the dot cards with stickers.
(4 groups of 5 equals 20)

Check it out! Let me know what you think about dot cards. I want your feedback. I love the idea that students should be able to SEE the reason why multiplication works, however; I want to know what you think. Any special tips on teaching multiplication SHARE That too!!

Click the picture below to grab this paper copy off my TPT page for FREE!

The goal is to be able to show equations up to 12 x 12. So you will need to print 12 copies of whichever design you choose in order to manipulate the cards.

It was a great Friday! YAY!!! 

Instagram just got some Love

So im now new to instagram!! Just joined! 

Anyone else on Instagram?!? If so follow me(loven3rdgrade or Kelli Love)... I have tried to find many people however I think the names may be different!!

Thanks! Im excited to be apart of the instagram fam!

Hooray!!!

2012-2013 Complete!!

 

We're "Harlem Shaking" our way into a GREAT summer!!

What a Year!!!

Fun with Mr. G!

Wow! I can't believe this school year has come to a close!! So many good memories that have been made this year, my first intern, our first EVER field trip in the history of San Leon, working with an AMAZING partner of mine Teaching With Mr. G, and building relationships with a new bunch... lol it feels like just yesterday my kiddos were walking in, crying and sad because summer was over.... and today they left crying because the year was over. It's crazy how you can impact someone in such a short time. (And vise versa) <3

Only 1/2 a day left of school tomorrow!! By 1 pm tomorrow the busses will pull off and poppers will pop!! I'm excited for summer but I will miss my babies sooo much!! :( Building relationships with kids and then leaving them is difficult EVERY TIME.

{Deep breath} :)

Okay... soo..  on a lighter note, school is almost out... (1/2 a day remaining) YAY!.. and I WON the book raffle with Thinking of Teaching. I am sooo thankful!! What an awesome event this will be! If you haven't linked up yet, please do. Grab your copy of Building Mathematical Comprehension and get ready! I'm always excited to find something new to do in my lessons and I do believe this book is only going to make my teaching deeper and more meaningful for my kiddos!

Click Here for the Book Study Schedule!

Good luck to all my fellow teachers having End of the Year parties tomorrow!! We made it!!

- Kelli 

3rd Grade Arcade Day!

Let the Games Begin!

What an awesome day of game play!! After watching an inspiring video about a 3rd grade boy named Caine (video below) and 9 weeks of studying inventors, our 3rd grade kiddos became their own inventors of an arcade game. This was so much fun!  Over the past couple of weeks, the students brought in their empty boxes and other plastics and goods so we could use them to create games. The students then were able to cut holes in the boxes and add different pieces to make whatever game they chose!

Grade levels of students came by to play our games.  In order to enter with UNLIMITED play the students had to have their decorated Fun Pass!

What fun we had today!! 

Here are some of the examples of the kids' games!

Wack - A- Muppet

Basketball Shoot

Spaceship Toss

Skee Ball


1.5 Days left til Summer Vacation!


To learn more about Caine and what your 9 year old can do watch this inspiring video!

Currently June! School is almost out!

I'm so excited to join in the "Currently" Linky with Oh' Boy 4th Grade! This page really reflects things that I have been doing and thinking about. Woke up SUPER early thanks to the rain out my window. :-p  I am loving that school is almost out.. say it with me 2.5 more days!! YES!!! We made it! :) I am ready for a fresh start in the fall. Can't wait to get ideas and things together!

I'm thinking about moving classrooms, cleaning up my apartment, and getting to church on time. :) I meant to clean yesterday, but It was sooo beautiful that I spent my time by the water instead! I love living near water!

James Avery jewelry rocks my socks!! I have been wanting this ring for a while now, and I will be getting it soon. Can't wait!

Writing down my vacay essentials made me really excited that I only have 2.5 more days!! Can't wait to be reading on my iPad as I travel this summer. So blessed to be planning trips with my girls this summer! Cant wait!! :)

One thing that didn't fit on this list, was that I also need to order my Erin Condren planner! I love her planners and teacher plan book combo, it was awesome this year and it's going to be great for next year! <3 it!! (Below is a picture from the Erin Condren website)

Have a Happy Sunday everyone!! :)

BOOK STUDY TIME!!

It's Book Study Time!!

 So I am super excited to start the first book study of the summer with Primary Inspired. This book study is based on applying math skills to literacy strategies. I am so excited. I went to Barnes and grabbed my book just recently and I can't wait to dive into it with every one!!

Grab a copy of this book today, it has some great insight.

Hurry and join us! This is going to be great!! 

Book study begins June 8th!!