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Winter Olympics in the Classroom

Winter Olympics in the Classroom

February 3, 2018 By fancyfreein4th

With the Winter Games just around the corner, I wanted to bring it in the classroom to make reviewing math, STEM and reading comprehension have more flair.   To start off, I had to front load the students with the different types I found this AMAZING ELA and STEM set from Top Floor Teachers that has 14 different reading comprehension… Read More

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Multiplication Facts Mastery #thestruggleisreal

Multiplication Facts Mastery #thestruggleisreal

August 6, 2015 By fancyfreein4th

     Today, on the iteachFourth Blog,  I shared about one BIGGEST challenges that my students struggle with, when coming into 4th grade-multiplication facts mastered.  There are always a handful of kids who seem to never be able to catch up and who are always behind in math because of those blasted 6, 7, 8, and 12 times tables. Come… Read More

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Turkey Factors {A Craftivity -plus- Activities}

Turkey Factors {A Craftivity -plus- Activities}

November 9, 2014 By fancyfreein4th

I still cannot believe that it is in fact November! Perhaps it is because temperatures are still in the 90s here in Southern California.  I am loving having a long 4 day- Veterans Day- Weekend. I can catch up on sleep, laundry, have some quality time with the family AND finish some products that have been in limbo.  I am… Read More

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Prime Number Monster Slap!

Prime Number Monster Slap!

July 24, 2014 By fancyfreein4th

I am excited to share one of my new math centers for the up and coming school year… Prime Number Monster Slap!  I am a sucker for good card games! During our summer vacations, when the family gets all together, many late night hours are spent playing a variety card games. With that in mind I was inspired to make  a… Read More

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Valentine’s Day: Fall in Love with Algebra!

Valentine’s Day: Fall in Love with Algebra!

January 24, 2014 By fancyfreein4th

It is almost Valentine’s Day and I am getting geared up to pull out this goodie from my file: I created this set because Algebra can be really difficult for some kids due to the abstract thinking and the introduction of letters replacing the empty box or other fun shape that they have seen in previous grades. My Fall in… Read More

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Reindeer Remainder & Cyber Monday

Reindeer Remainder & Cyber Monday

November 28, 2013 By fancyfreein4th

I am so happy to share my new unit with you all! Remainder Reindeer is a great mini unit that will reinforce division concepts in a fun and festive way. Your students will be engaged and challenged with these activities.   Included in this pack are: 7 Math Posters and teaching tools I used the divisibility foldable last year and the… Read More

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I love being a teacher. I am aways challenged and get to be creative (especially these past 11 months). I feel at home at my school, and I’ve missed it so much since working at home. My district is in a zip code that is highly impacted with COVID-19, and we have felt the effects tremendously. Everyday, I am amazed by how resilient my students have been since their little world’s 🌍 changed on March 13th, 2020. It’s been one, wild ride, reinventing teaching, trying to stay motivated, trying to keep them engaged while feeling supported and seen. Yet,  I’m hopeful this chapter soon will end. Amidst all of the unexpected and difficult things that have happened this last year... there’s still a lot of good out there. Look at this 💛 glimmer of hope and goodness. My uncle and Father in Law just made a class set of desks for my students (plus 30 more for other kids at my school). They used their stimulus money to give back to my school community. This desk will be their own special spot, and memory of the time we learned from home. I’m feeling really grateful and I can’t wait to see past the masks and imagine the smiles that my students will have when they pick these new family heirlooms up on Friday!
Sometimes it is all about the little goals you mak Sometimes it is all about the little goals you make for 2021. Ones like drinking more water and making sure to stand while distance teaching. I miss the days of walking around the classroom, running down the the stairs to grab my class after recess and hopping into a coworkers classroom at lunch.
Cheers to the New Year. I felt like I needed a lon Cheers to the New Year. I felt like I needed a longer winter break but as soon as the school day started, it was game on. I was so excited to see my students online, ready to learn. I am constantly in awe of how resilient they are and how even though we have yet to be together in person, we have created such a supportive and close community. We giggle, we work, we do the best we can and feel good about it together.
Love these perfect stocking stuffers for my Little Love these perfect stocking stuffers for my Littles! Thank you @chattyfeet for helping us deck the halls and keeps our toes cozy and cute!
Shaking things up in our new Point Of View unit an Shaking things up in our new Point Of View unit and using one of my all time favorite prompts where the students pretend they are the turkey and they sere persuading a hungry child to not eat them on Thanksgiving! The students work on time, dialogue and perspective in this. Check it out! Your students will gobble this up!
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I remember learning about the election when I was I remember learning about the election when I was in 5th grade. My school made it super exciting and I was totally engaged. Hoping to spark that excitement with my students today. 💙 May your coffee be strong and your phone fully charged! Today is going to be a long day.❤️ #electionday #electionday20206
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