Saturday, August 18, 2012

My math book is finished and ready for sale!

Well it's been a long journey but my math book is finally finished and ready for sale! Books cost 15 dollars and are full color on high quality paper and about 50 pages. It is designed for above level third graders, on to above level fourth graders, on level fifth graders, and below level sixth graders, however it is intended to be enjoyable for any student in grade 3-6. It would be good for any student who exhibits math phobia or does not enjoy traditional math practice worksheets.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

A great site for aspiring puzzle publishers!

After months of searching, I have finally found a great resource not only for teachers and students interested in puzzles, but also a great site for writers. If you have any interest in puzzles, I urge you to visit this site.

www.evelynchristensen.com/

Evelyn Christensen has published over 40 puzzle books, and has had countless other puzzles published in children magazines. You can find her books on Amazon.

Football Multiplication Game


Feel free to use these for your students or children!

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Awesome Math Websites!

Here is a list of some of the best math websites, compiled here for your convenience.

http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ : One of my personal favorites. The site is incredibly classy with awesome activities for students in a variety of areas. The special education classes use this site to practice real world activities such as using the microwave, counting proper change, using a vending machine and more. This site is really interesting and I encourage everyone to check it out.

http://www.khanacademy.org/ : This is a huge website that is continuously adding new lessons not only about math, but about a variety of other subjects as well. Each lesson is contained in a relatively short video that is easy to understand.

http://www.coolmath-games.com/ : This site is a favorite of the students in my school. Tons of different games that are entertaining and educational.

http://www.aaastudy.com/cnt.htm : This a good site with lots if information and strategies for a wide number of mathematical topics.

http://www.funbrain.com/numbers.html : Cool site with many original and creative games that all require math to complete. As an added bonus, you can even adjust the difficulty level of each game. Also has a reading section.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm : Another site with lots of great games covering a wide variety of math topics, and for a variety of skill levels.

http://www.brainbashers.com/ : A great site for kids and adults alike. Includes brain teasers, logic puzzles, illusions and other fun activities to exercise your brain.

http://www.math.com/ : Separated into grades. A great site to practice math skills, especially for students who have difficulty with paper and pencil tasks.

http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/math_advantage.html : Some activities require adobe flash player. A nice, simple to use site with activities for students in grades K-8.

Five Paragraph Essay Graphic Organizers

Feel free to use these in your classroom or to help your child if he or she struggles with organizing their ideas.