Bathroom Remodel, Double Digit Addition, and Turkey Hunt!

How's that for a random title?

I think you'll understand since it is technically still my Thanksgiving break. ;-)

First up...the bathroom remodel!

We live in an old house that was built in the early 1900s. The house was moved to its current location and has been added on to over the years. It is about 2,400 square feet, but only had one (large--thankfully) bathroom. 

A couple of years ago, we started the process of converting one of the extra bedrooms into a laundry room and bathroom. Both have been functioning for some time, but we just completed the finishing touches and decorating of the bathroom. 

What can I say? I'm indecisive when it comes to decorating.

 

Crate shelves idea inspired by Pinterest (of course).

 

Found this neat idea for the ceiling on Pinterest (where else?).

 

Next up...double digit addition (w/o regrouping).

We start regrouping on Monday so I was looking for a fun little review of double digit addition w/o regrouping for the day before Thanksgiving break. 

This is THE best activity I have found in awhile and it is a freebie. You MUST go grab it!

It is QR Task Cards Double Digit Addition Without Regrouping from Teaching with Technology and Fun. 

The kids had a blast completing the activity. They were on the move and working hard. We use QRafter to scan codes in my room (in case you're curious).

The best part for me (the day before break) was that once they were finished, I did a quick scan of their papers to make sure they had completed the problems. Then they scanned the QR code for the answer key and checked their own work. Whoop! Whoop! 

 

Staff Turkey Hunt!

We dismissed kids at 1:00 on Tuesday and then had inservice. Our new school counselor (who happens to be our new superintendent's wife) came up with a staff turkey hunt for us. 

They hid paper turkeys with prizes written on the back all around the school, and then released us to hunt. Fun, fun!

There was LOTS of prizes! 

So no thinking I was unfair with my stash...ha! 

And finally, I was excited to see TPT is getting in on the Cyber Sale fun! Happy shopping!

Enjoy the rest of your Thanksgiving break! Be safe!

 

Five for Friday (and Free Math Resources)

Hey there! 

I'm linking up with Kacey at Doodlebugs for Five for Friday again! Lots of math stuff this week--hopefully you'll get a few ideas. :-)

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This Five for Friday has to kick off with pictures from last night's KU game. We decided it was time to take our kids to Allen Fieldhouse for a game--before their basketball seasons got started. The Jayhawks did not disappoint!

 

This picture actually made it on the big screen! I'm pretty sure we are famous now. ;-)

 

This was our attempt at a family selfie. The usher felt sorry for us and took the one above. Ha! And yes, if you're keeping track, I am now a "coppery" brunette.

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Math Rotations!

They are in full swing! 

I just love it. 

The kids love it.  

Here's how it works in my room:

 

I have three rounds of math rotations each day. 

This PowerPoint is projected on the board. It is a basic pie chart and I just added the names to it. Easy Peasy!

The activities change daily and are written on the whiteboard (in the example - Math Game, MM/ML (Mountain Math/Mountain Language), and Mrs. R. When I change slides, the groups move to the next activity.

We rotate groups every 15-20 minutes.

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Here's a snapshot of one day of math rotations (including links to some great free math resources):

 

 

Comparing Numbers Task Cards (freebie from ChiliMath)

 Double Digit Addition (w/o regrouping) Word Problems (freebie from Step Into 2nd)

Rounding With A Number Line (freebie from Rachael Parlett)

Note to Self - rounding to 10 is okay this time of year...100 not so much. 

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I was asked to make sheet cakes for the Booster Club to sell at our theater production--Wizard of Oz. I can't wait to see it tonight! I couldn't resist tasting them, so I made minis for my family and me.

 P.S. Peanut butter wins for me, but hubby says chocolate!

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We're rocking and rolling on our HOTSHOTS! 

We do one 2-3 times a week and the kids are pretty much working by themselves now. They get excited when I tell them to get out their "Hotshots" folder.

Our first grade teacher has a math smartie who needed an extra challenge, so she is actually using the 1st grade HOTSHOTS designed for later in the year.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, here's a snapshot: 

Sometimes I project on the screen so we can work through it together or to explain a challenging problem. 

These are a great way to get some daily math review along with a "Fix the Sentence." Easy to differentiate too. LOVE them!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!