Non-Standard Measurement with Lego and a Freebie :)

Do your students love Lego?  Mine do and I love to find ways to use them in learning activities.

My newest learning pack which you can find HERE has students using building blocks to measure items in the classroom.  I have included an anchor chart to show how to use the blocks to measure, an 'I can' students instruction card, 16 task cards and a recording page.  All the pages are in both color and B&W.  Just print, add some building blocks and your math station is ready to go!

I've posted about building blocks (including a freebie) before.  You can read more about it HERE.

As always, I'd love to give a few of these away. The first 3 people who comment on this post with your email will receive a copy.

Are you getting ready for back to school?  If so, you might be interested in my editable 2015-2016 calendar that I have just posted in my store.  

Did I mention that it's editable? and free?

You can download a copy HERE.

Have a great weekend!

Dinosaurs and an update :)

It was a dark and rainy day here in the east - a perfect day to do some housework and spend a little time on TPT :)
Today I finished up a Dinosaur measuring activity I was working on.  It can be used with either a non-standard ruler (2 sizes are included) or a standard ruler of either inches or centimeters.  However, before students measure the 12 dinosaur themed cards they need to make and record their estimate. You can find this math station HERE.

Then, I spent some time updating a product that I created in 2012.  Each time it sells lately I cringe a bit because as much as I love the game and use it in my classroom I've learned so much about graphics since then.  If you own the original, please head HERE to download your copy for free.

This game focuses on addition and subtraction facts to 20.

As you know, I love to give products away.  The first 3 people who comment on this post will receive both of these products :)

Have a great week everyone!  I only have 24 more school days left.  The countdown is on!!!

Ice Cream Measuring

Who doesn't love ice cream?  For some reason I was craving it all day at school.  Maybe it was because the sun was shining and it was warm outside ... yahoo!  I think spring is finally here!  Lucky for me I had some frozen yogurt in the freezer at home ... yummy!

I'm starting to think about getting some warm weather math stations ready and dug out my ice cream measurement activity.

Here's what's included:

• 12 ice cream and popsicle pictures to measure
• 2 different sized ice cream non-standard rulers (for easy differentiation)
• colored and black and white rulers (b&w ones are great for students to personalize and take home)
• 2 recording sheets (one colored and one black and white)
• an "I can..." card to build independence and keep students from asking "What do I do?"

warning - this activity will make your mouth water!

You can pick up a copy of this activity at my TPT store.

As usual, I will send a copy to the first 2 followers who comment on this post.

Easter Measuring

How about some Easter measuring?  I've got my Easter measuring math work station ready to go this week.

Included in this unit are 12 Easter themed pictures that need to measured.  Students are asked to estimate and record their estimate before they measure.  There are 3 non-standard rulers included.  Two different colored ones to laminate and reuse that allow for easy differentiation and a black and white ruler that students can laminate and keep is also included.  An option is to use a ruler for standard measurement.  You will also find an I can... card to keep students on task and focused.  This activity is available at my TPT store. 

As usual, I'll send a copy to the first 2 followers who leave a comment on this post.

There are only a few hours left to get your name in for the draw for $100 TPT dollars.  Click on the picture below to join in on the fun if you haven't yet!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend ... I intend to!

St. Patrick's Day Measuring

My students are working on non-standard measuring this month.  For many students it is easy-peasy but for others it takes a little extra practice.  Here's a look at my St. Patrick's Day measuring math work station. 

Students need to measure 15 different St. Patrick's Day pictures.  I have included 2 different rulers.  You may choose to print the colored ones and laminate or have the students color and keep their own.  Of course if you are working on standard measurement a ruler could be used.  For an extra challenge students are asked to estimate before they measure.  There is an I can... card included so students have no excuse but to stay on task.

You can find this activity at my TPT store.   As usual, I'll send a copy to the first 2 followers who leave a comment on this post.

Here's a little freebie if you're interested.  It's an alphabetical order activity to go with the story There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover.  Just click on the picture to download a copy.

And don't forget, there are just a few days left to enter the Leprechaun's Gold Blog Hop.  Click on the picture to get started.  You just might win $100 TPT dollars! The contest will end on March 17th so don't wait long!

 

 

Valentine Measuring

Are you getting ready for Valentine's Day?  I've got my Valentine non-standard (you could also use an actual ruler, or candy hearts) measuring work station ready to go for next week.

 

Depending on the level of your students there are 2 different rulers to choose from each with different size hearts.  I have also included colored rulers and black and white rulers.  Last year I used the colored ones, but I think this year I will let them color the black and white version then they can take them home and measure until their hearts content - pun intended!

 

Students choose a card and record how many hearts they estimate the shape to be then they measure and record the actual measurement.  There is an I can.. card included to help students work independently.

 

I've left it at school, but I'll take pictures next week of my students using it and post them here :)

 

This activity is available at my TPT store but I'll send a free copy to the first 2 followers who leave a comment on this post.  Don't forget your email!