Multi-Step Word Problems, Math Skits, and a FREEBIE

This past week, we started working on multi-step word problems using the 4 operations. My students always have a hard time with this concept because they get overwhelmed having to incorporate and figure out which of the 4 operations they need to solve for as well as having to perform two different operations in one problem. 

Too often I see them just guessing rather than really thinking each problem through about what is actually happening in the problem. 

This week, we did some math skits. The students were broken up into different groups and were assigned to either addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. In these groups, students were to discuss what it means to add, subtract, multiply or divide and come up with example situations. They were then to choose an example which clearly shows what the operation means (what we are doing) and perform it for the class. 

Here is a group of students planning out their skit.

After each performance, the audience was to decide which operation they were performing and they had to explain how they knew. As a class, we then went and wrote a description of what each operation means and then listed some key words to look out for in our word problems. 

Another group actually practicing

Our multiplication group performing..

Can you guess which operation this group was acting out? 

Have a great week!

$1.50 Task Card Sale!

I'm having a $1.50 Task Card Sale in my TPT Store until 8 PM Tonight-Hawaii Time. 

Pick up these task cards to review Rounding numbers, Multiplication and Division Word Problems, or Elapsed Time. 

3NBT3 Multiplication Freebie for Teaching in Paradise Facebook Fans!

I decided to whip up this freebie early this morning while planning what I will do as a 'time filler' in case my students were done early with testing. 

3NBT3-Multiplying by multiples of 10 was a skill that we covered right before Christmas Break. You never quite know how much actually sticks with them in those last few days before break...so I wanted to give them a fun little activity to review this skill.

I came up with this-which I whipped up in about 10 minutes.

 I didn't realize how stinking adorable it'd turn out once it was all colored in and complete.  Once I saw the finished product, I just knew I had to have more of these (great practice of this skill) and I knew I had to whip up more for my wonderful followers!!

SO-if you'd like to pick up a few of these cute practice sheets head to my Facebook Fan Page, {Make sure you 'Like' the page} and click the tab for "Facebook Fan Freebies". Click the image and it will let you download the product from Google Docs.

*I'm in the process of making more pages-so be sure to check back (I'll make a note of it on my Facebook Page for followers)..but until then-you can pick this one up today! 

If you aren't 'Liking' the page, it will just show a picture and you will not be able to get to the direct download link. 

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

Courtney

Deck the Halls With TPT!

Happy December! I am so excited that it is officially December. Christmas is definitely my favorite time of the year :) To start off the holiday festivities- I'm linking up with Christina from Bunting, Books, and Bainbridge for a super fun TPT Sale Linky Party. Head on over to her blog to check out some amazing sellers and their holiday products! 

Here's the playlist going on for Deck the Halls with TPT! 

I'll be sharing three songs with ya. 

The first is A Seasonal Favorite-The 12 Days of Common Core!

Featuring my December Morning Math pack. I have these packs available for each month of the school year. Each month highlights different skills and focuses on word problems. This is a quick review of skills taught so my students have constant reinforcement of previous skills throughout the year. 

Next up is Walking in a Math Wonderland!

Here are my holiday themed multiplication and division task cards. These task cards are used to reinforce 3.OA.3. I love using task cards in my class. We sometimes use these in math centers, whole class reviews, scavenger hunts, or SCOOT. 

How do you use task cards in your classroom? 

And Last but not least-I'm Dreaming of a Holiday Product!

With these fun Holiday themed Multiplication and Division Memory Cards. I used to love to play this game as a child with a plain deck of cards. Now your students can build their fact fluency with this fun game! 

You can score all of these products in my TPT Store. I'm also running a 20% off Sale from Today-Tuesday. Don't forget to use the code CYBER for an extra 10% off at checkout! 

I can't wait for this amazing sale! My wish list keeps growing each day-so it's about time I load up that shopping cart.

What's on your wish list? 

Happy Shopping!

Multiplication Snow Ball War

Hey Monday and thanks so much for stopping by! 

My kids have been working hard learning all about multiplication and division this quarter.  I must say that they are loving every minute of it and are progressing really well! In my classroom, we do Math Workshop. During the math workshop, the students will rotate between 4 different 'centers'-Independent work, Hands-on, Computers, and Work with the Teacher. 

I'm gearing up for the holiday season already and starting to get some activities ready for our Hands-On Math.  As a child, I remember my dad teaching me how to play the game War, with a deck of cards. This was such a simple game, but I loved it! I decided to re-create the game of War..all while the students are practicing their multiplication facts!

The students will be using these cards as their playing cards. 

They will split the deck in half, then flip the cards over one by one. The students will say their product out loud to one another. The student that has the higher product will win the cards. 

They will keep track of their score by using the scorecard to collect snowballs! The student who has the most snowballs at the ending of the game wins the snowball fight! 

Head on over to my TPT store to get this resource for your classroom :) 

Now I'm off to finish cutting these cards! Have a great week! 

5 for Five..Week 4

I'm linking up this week with Jenn and Jessica for their 5 for five.

I missed last week since I was so crazily busy and couldn't even find a moment to THINK....Since I was so busy last week, I honestly can't even remember what was done which week so I'll just be looking to see if it was accomplished in the last two weeks....Honestly, I don't even remember what my goals were (that's not a very good sign!) but here we go!

Alright..here are my goals from Monday Nov. 12:
Red means this did NOT happen
YAY! Green means I totally did this!!! :)
Orange means I got half done :/

1. Take a multi-vitamin every day this week.

Okay this was a big fat fail. I don't' know what it is but in the morning for the life of me I can't remember to take my vitamins!! Any suggestions?? 

2. Work out 3 times this week.

Uhm yah. NO 3 portfolios due within this time period=no workout sessions for me!

3. Do not waste time doing ridiculous things, be focused, and get work done. 

Yay! Was totally productive with this. In terms of finishing all three portfolios by the deadline!! Turned my last one in today :) 

4. Make it to a bank/apply for our house loan.

Totally got this one done. Also went house hunting...AND applied for a new housing development coming up!! Fingers crossed we will hear some good news on this. The unfortunate thing  is that this development gives priority to families of 3 or more so we are one of the last picks. :( 

5. Create a product for TPT this week...

Woah! I guess I was pretty successful and focused! 

I created  Holiday Themed Multiplication and Division Task Cards that are aligned to Common Core (specifically for grade 3) word problems! 

You can pick this file up at my tpt store! There are multiplication and division word problem task cards as well as a recording sheet. You can use these in centers, small group review, or for a fun game of SCOOT!! 

Here are my new goals for this upcoming week!

1. Catch up on the past 5 weeks of grading that I have fallen behind on! 

2. Put up my Christmas Tree and decorations!!

3. Head to the mall and start my shopping lists!!

4. Get our faculty Christmas Party planned!

5. Cut vinyl and label student ornaments for Christmas gifts for parents. 

My students will be making ornaments for their parents. Each year I use the same ornament project but I normally write on the ornaments with paint pens. Since I got a cricut this summer, I want to be fancy and use vinyl on the ornaments. Hopefully it'll turn it :)

Have a great week!!

Happy Easter and a Freebie to Celebrate!!

Happy Easter to Everyone out in Bloggy World!! :) I hope you are all enjoying this wonderful and beautiful day with your family and friends, and of course..Good Food!!

This will be a quick post because I need to get the chicken frying and desert baking. We are heading to my boyfriend's parents house for Easter dinner! I haven't even begun cooking yet.

Anyways, I haven't uploaded a freebie in awhile so here is more morning math work! This file will contain all sheets to be used for the entire month of April. I've uploaded this file to my TPT store so go ahead and get your free copy!! It will only be free until Monday, then it will become my first item that I will be selling! I don't know who you all do it with your units. This took me so long to format (probably because I did it in word). I usually type my math sheets up in word but think from now I will do it in powerpoint. I made my cover sheet in power point but couldn't figure out how to transfer my word document over to PPT. Any tips?!

Alrighty...well there I go rambling again!! Please head to my TPT Store to grab your copy of my morning math sheets. 

This month your kids will be able to practice and review: place value, rounding, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and elapsed time word problems. YES, Definitely getting ready for state testing!! This is a great review for my kids since we never have the time to go back and review all of these things! Hope you can find this useful in your classroom. Leave me some tips and comments since I'm a major newbie to TPT :)

Have a Blessed Day!