Layla Henry- Fancy Free in 4th- Blog
Fancy Ideas for the Everyday Classroom
Are you looking for an egg-cellent math center that reviews improper and mixed number equivalency? My kiddos have SPRING FEVER! They are so ready for break and just want to be out of there seats. I am wrapping up our fraction unit this week and next, so I thought this would be a great way to review mixed number equivalency… Read More
We have started our Fraction Unit! This year, some of my grade level decided to use Engage New York as our math curriculum. With new curriculum means that I have been teaching myself a new way to learn and a new way to teach these concepts. So at night you will often find me studying my GIANT binders of Engage… Read More
I am excited to share my new math center, perfect for spring! Egg-cellent Improper Fraction Match Up! As I was perusing the Dollar Section of Target (aka heaven on earth) I noticed these cute foam cracked egg cut outs. They came in a set of 8 for a buck and I had to have them even before I knew what… Read More
This past week I introduced Equivalent Fractions. To introduce them we did a group sort where they were given a group of 100 different fractions and in various representations: area model, number line, dots, bars, word form and fraction form. Each group had to work collaboratively to sort them the best way they thought. Some students got it, while others struggled…. Read More
You scream, I scream, we all scream for FRACTIONS! I am excited to share my newest Math Activity Pack: I-Scream for Fractions I have taught 5th grade and students struggle with fractions the more in depth you go. So I created this pack to teach some 4th fraction ideas in many fun ways that excite the students and prepare them… Read More
Well hello blogosphere! I have missed thee. We have moved into our NEW house and it is slooowwllly but surely becoming a home. Here are a couple pictures of our new house- remember it is a work in progress! Penelope eating breakfast in our new dining room. Our living room- we just hung up curtains and they have made a… Read More
