December: What's going on!

Computer Lab:

    I have such wonderful chances to really get the students involved!  3rd grade created maps of a winter wonderland!   4th grade is still working on their weather powerpoint!  5th grade created tessellation's in kidpix!  6th grade made graphs using researched information!

PE:  Students are having a great time playing holiday games and learning about their personal space as well as playing games fairly!  

Altara Elementary

Why is this school the best?

Twin Falls, Idaho

This year I was able to go to the family reunion in Island Park, Idaho, which allowed me to take extra time and visit old friends. On the trip I found that each and every place I have been so blessed to travel is unique and amazing in it's own way. Just looking back at this picture down into the canyon I feel as if we should all take more time to appreciate our own back yards. This is just a hop skip and a jump from Brittany's apartment and it is just so beautiful. We don't always have to travel far to see the beauty of nature just take a look outside and see what you find.

First Year of Teaching

Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science:
What an amazing opportunity for learning and growing! In the picture you will see my fellow fifth grade teachers with me at the zoo for our school field trip. As I finish the year I can't help but to focus on everything I have learned.
Each person taught me something. My students taught me how to be a better teacher. To focus on what their strengths are and ellaborate their learning based on those individual strengths. That is why we learned our multiplication based on Smart Shorties rap cd. We had a wonderful time trying to find different ways to learn some tough math concepts throughout the year. The other fifth grade teachers taught me so much just by example. Helping me see how working together really can unite a team of teachers to make a wonderful school year.
Although I am sad to see that I am not going to return to FMSMS this next year I do know that all that I have learned has made me focus on becoming the teacher I know I am. I also found that resources are your best friend so I hope the following websites can be put to use from you fellow teachers out there.

Great Math Websites

http://www.multiplication.com/

-used for games for students to practice multiplication

-great teacher resources as well

www.mathisfun.com/quadrilaterals.html

-used to manipulate quadrilaterals

-also great math visual dictionary

http://www.mathplayground.com/

-math games

-math problems

http://illuminations.nctm.org/

-great site for interactive lesson plans (loved pulling things

up on the promethean board from here)

-wonderful ideas for any standard for math

www.netrover.com/~kingskid/Math/math.htm

-kids math games

http://www.math-drills.com/

-worksheets for timed drills

http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/

-lesson plans

-printables

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/

-worksheet printables

http://www.worldmathday.com/

-Register students for world math day on March 4th

-LOVE THIS SITE!

-I noticed such an improvement in students Math scores when we started using this program!

http://www.lessonlocator.org/

-great site to find lessons complete with activities

www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/Pages/studentlinks/math/2-3math.htm

-site used for math games (organized in groups to better find subject)

www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm

-This site has AWESOME games that students love

-Math Man, balloon fruit pop, etc.

-Not only for math

www.nashclass.com/bclass/downloads.htm

-GREAT SITE

-Look at it and explore

-Has math minutes, DLR

www.hardin.k12.ky.us/res_techn/countyjeopardygame.htm

-Already created Jeopardy games for all subject areas based on standards :)

http://www.ilovethatteachingidea.com/

-great ideas shared on one website

http://www.teachertube.com/

-found the Indian method to teach GCF and LCM

-Very helpful site

http://www.123certificates.com/

-printable certificates and cards

-very quick and easy to use, not to mention ADORABLE!

http://www.kidsnumbers.com/

-games and worksheets

-broken into math operations

http://gardenofpraise.com/multi.htm

-multiplication songs

-plays songs online for free

http://www.aaamath.com/

-I used the GCF calculator check

Hope it's helpful :)