Common Core Word Problems

Common Core Word Problems- 2nd to 4th Grade

Math word problems are used to gauge students' ability to interpret relevant information and to assess students' ability to use their analytical and mathematical skills to solve problems.  They are a great way to relate mathematics to real life situations.

This document has 30 word problems that are perfect for 2nd to 4th grade students.  The activity would work great as a center or as a reinforcement for early finishers.  Answer keys are provided.

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Five for Friday

I am linking up with Five for Friday from Doodle Bugs.  If you haven't linked up before, make sure to join in.  Five for Friday is a weekly teacher link party where you post five random things from your week.   
 

{1} Organization

Anyone who knows me knows that I love organization and LABELS!   This pic of our subject folders and journals.  Love the color coding too :)

 

{2} An Apple for the Teacher

One of my sweet fourth graders brought me an apple during the first week of school.  Made my day!

 

{3} Self Portraits

The first week of school  my students created self portraits using oil pastels.  It was a great get-to-know-you activity and really turned out great!

 

 

{4} New Math Products

I am excited about two new Carson-Dellosa products I purchased.

 

Common Core Math 4 Today: Daily Skill Practice- This 96-page comprehensive supplement contains standards-aligned reproducible activities designed to focus on critical math skills and concepts that meet the Common Core State Standards.  This was an e-book, so it was a quick, easy download.

 

Common Core Thinking Mats- Build critical thinking skills and reinforce essential math skills with these thinking mats.  Each set includes 15 write-on/wipe-away mats with 15 sets of 24 coordinating game cards. With activities that can easily be customized to specific learning needs, the Thinking Mats are perfect learning tools for centers, learning stations, and group or individualized instruction.

{5} Friday Night Football

My oldest niece cheered at her first high school football game tonight.  It brought back a lot of fun memories from my cheering days and was a ton of fun.  Here are some highlights...

 

Currently September {a little late}

I can't believe it's already September.  The first couple weeks of school always fly by and are jam packed!  I'm still trying to get into the swing of things and get to know my 22 new fourth graders.  Starting at a new county, school, and grade definitely have been keeping me busy.  I am LOVING finally having air conditioning in my classroom.  Makes a big difference!

 

I know I'm a little late, but I am linking up with Oh' Boy 4th Grade for Currently September.  Be sure to check out this fun linky!

 

 

Lunch Sign Up Freebie

This flipchart uses student numbers 1-22 to sign in for attendance and complete lunch count.  Hopefully this freebie can make your mornings a little easier.

 

Click here to download this FREEBIE.

Back to School Sale

I am so excited about TpT's Back to School Sale!  All those items on your wishlist are 28% off  August 18th-19th.  My ENTIRE STORE will be 28% off.  Make sure to stop by my TpT store for this great sale!

Teacher Week {2013}

It's day 3 of Teacher Week and today is all about organizing our classrooms!  We go back to school on August 26th, so I still have a ways to go on my classroom.  I actually look forward to decorating my class every year and love making it bright and comfy. 

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Does your classroom library need a little organization?  Then this is perfect for you.  I have included 54 labels for book bins for an elementary classroom library. Different genres, authors, and series are included. Look at preview to see all labels.

Genres: holidays, mystery, solar system, poetry, science, weather, holidays, biography, trains, dinosaur, history, and many more!

Authors: Judy Blume, Louis Sachar, Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, Andrew Clements, Jerry Spinelli, and many more!

Series: I Survived, American Girls, Wayside School, Stink, Geronimo Stilton, Boxcar Children, Babysitter's Club, Magic Tree House, and many more!

You can purchase this item for $3.00 from my TpT store. 

Made It Monday

I am linking up a day early with 4th Grade Frolics for my favorite weekly linky! After this week is it turning into a monthly linky for the school year.  I have two Made it Monday items that I created this week.  The first one is a freebie :)

Before Reading Activity Menu 

This four page freebie is a great addition to reading centers or Daily 5 activities. There are three different before reading menus with 9 activities on each card.  Click here for this freebie. 

 

Common Core: Text Dependent Question Prompts

The Common Core standards focus on students’ ability to read closely to determine what a text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it.

Rather than asking students questions about their prior knowledge or experience, the standards expect students to respond to questions that can only be answered by referring explicitly back to the text in front of them. This resource contains 16 text dependent questions. It can be used as a center or for small groups.

 

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Back to School

I have been slowly getting my new classroom in order.  It's hard to get started when you have a blank slate, but also leaves room for a lot of imagination.  So far I've done a couple of bulletin boards and a lot of organizing.  Here's what I have so far...

 



 

Math Freebie and Currently August

Adding and Subtracting Money using a Menu

This activity is one of my best sellers and also a student FAVORITE!  I created a menu that I glued on to construction paper and laminated. I used them every year. The document is 9 pages and includes the menu and worksheets for adding and subtracting money. Students pretend they are a waiter or waitress and take orders from each other in order to add and subtract money.

 

 

Click here for this freebie.  Check out Classroom Freebies for other great FREE resources!

 

 

August Already??

Wow, how is it already August?  I am a few days late with linking up with Currently, but I've been super busy.  As I mentioned before, I am switching counties and starting at a new school teaching 4th grade.  I am very excited about the change, but anxious as well.  I also just moved this week.  So regardless to say, I've been extremely busy. 

 

Don't forget to link up with Farley's Currently for August.

 

 

Back to School {Linky}

I am linking up with I {Heart} Recess for her Back to School linky.  I love making goals or myself, both professionally and personally.  Here are my 2013-2014 goals:

 

Personal: I always feel so much better after a good workout.  I want to make it a priority every night to go to the gym and break a sweat.

 

Organization: I love labels.  Everything needs its place and a label to go with it.  This is a goal I would like to continue this school year.

 

Planning: I am starting a new grade in a new county, so everything is new this year.  I am excited for a change, but change is also scary.  We have a lot of planning time put in to our schedule so this will definitely help.  We have to stay a week ahead with our lesson plans, so I'd like to stay two weeks ahead.

 

Professional: Last year I implemented Daily 5 for reading.  It was hard to get used to, but it was definitely worth it.  This year I am doing the same for math, so I am anxious to see how it goes.

 

Students: This year I want to help my students set realistic monthly goals.  I'd also like to find a way for them to chart or keep track of the growth that they make.

 

Motto: Take it a day at a time.  I always try to plan so far in advance and think about what's next.  I need to slow down and enjoy what I'm doing at the time. 

Check out her blog to join this fun linky.  What are your goals for this school year?



A Freebie and Monday Made It

September Writing Prompts

Get ready for September! This resource has 16 different September writing prompts. Laminate and cut out for a great activity for early finishers or a center.  Click here for this freebie.

Don't forget to stop by Maniac Mondays to check out some other awesome freebies.

 

Reading Display

I am also linking up with Monday Made It.  I made a READ sign for my classroom library.  It was very easy and you can create it to match your classroom colors.

 

Materials:

Cardboard, foam, or wooden letters that spell out "read"

Scrapbook paper in the colors you want

Mod Podge

Foam brush

Any other decorations

Directions:

Trace your letters onto scrapbook paper and cut out

Brush Mod Podge on the letter and place scrapbook paper on top

Flatten out any air bubbles

Wait about ten minutes for it to dry

Now you need a second layer.  Brush Mod Podge over the top of the scrapbook paper, and a little on the edges to seal it all in.

Let it dry and decorate :)

 Here is my final product...

 

 

Organizational Binder Covers and Spines Freebie

Organizational Binder Covers and Spines

I am linking up with Classroom Freebies and Monday Made It for my freebie this week.  It is one of my favorites!  I am completely OCD and needed something to help me keep the bazillion amounts of papers that I accumulate organized. This document has 42 pages of binder covers and spines. Take what you need.

 

Click here to download this freebie!

 

Organizational Binder Covers and Spines- Part 2

You can find my second set of organizational binder covers and spines here at my TpT store for $5.00.  This document has 57 pages of binder covers and spines.  The following labels are included in part 2:

Making Predictions, Inferences, Story Elements, Text Organization, Character Traits, Problem/ Solution, Text Features, Author’s Viewpoint, Author’s Purpose, Main Idea, Summarizing, Drawing Conclusions, Compare and Contrast, Fact and Opinion, Common Core, Technology, Centers, Student Information, Vocabulary, Word Wall/Sight Words, Work Work, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Professional Development, Assessments, Phonics, Word Families, Rhyming Words, Dictation, Spelling, Parent Letters, Author Study, Poetry, Gifted and Talented, IEP Binder, Persuasive Writing, Narrative Writing, Informative Writing, Projects, Book Reports, Teacher Binder, Curriculum, Lesson Plans, Classroom Management, Graphic Organizers

 

These are all of the labels included in both sets: