I had so much fun during the last Product Swap, that when I heard that Jessica at Mrs. Stanford's Class was holding another one, I jumped at the chance to participate.
This time, I was partnered up with Patricia from 2nd in Line. Funny enough, we both chose math items from each other's store. Great minds think alike. I love teaching math!
I chose Patricia's "Place Value Cups" packet. Click on the image below to learn more about this fun, and adorable item that uses Digi-Web clip art.
Now, I have been on Fall Break for the last two weeks, so I was not able to use this in my classroom. However, I have my very own second grader at home. My son! We'll just call him "Maximilian" for this post. This is the name my husband originally wanted to give our son. So, he will finally get his wish. So, I put this product to the test with my very own, special "student," Max.
In this activity, students are asked to look at a number. One of the digits in the number has been underlined. The student has to write the value of that number based on its place value. Patty has provided some support for students by providing a multiple-choice format. I love differentiated materials!
Some of the things I liked about Patty's product were that it can be used as a center or "Scoot" game. Max used it as a center. At first, I have to admit, I was afraid he would be turned off by the pretty colors. But, I was wrong. Max is obviously very secure with his masculinity, and had no qualms about diving right into this fun center.
This activity has 24 cards and covers the ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands place. This makes it most appropriate for students in 2nd-4th grade. Like I said before, Max is currently in second grade, and is a very good math student, if I may say (read "proud mama" here). He liked the challenge of the larger numbers.
Better yet, it is self-checking! Yes! That means 27 less papers for me to have to correct.
Max was proud to achieve 100% on this activity. He checked each one!
This "Place Value Cups" Place Value Identification activity was a hit. I bet your students will love it as well.
The best news yet is that Patty just informed me today that this packet is now on sale! So, hurry over right now to purchase your own copy! HERE!
Patricia is reviewing my popular 3-D Shapes Flip Book. If you are interested, you can learn more about Patricia and my flip book by going to her blog at 2nd in Line. I am also happy to announce my very first Giveaway! I am giving away a copy of the "3-D Shape Flip Book" to three lucky winners. The Giveaway runs until this Wednesday. Enter using the Rafflecopter below.
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Ciao,
Nicole
So do you have friends where you can go weeks or months without seeing or even talking to them? But, when you come back together, it is like no time has passed at all. No one needs to say "sorry," or feel bad for not having picked up the phone. Each of you understands the other, and you're just so happy to reunite, that it doesn't even matter.
This scenario describes my current relationship status with my blog. I don't have to apologize. I know she understands that I have been through "Back-to-School Hell Week" TIMES SIX. She welcomes me with open arms, as I begin to write for the first time in almost a month. Maybe we will get mani-pedis after...hee, hee.
I hope everyone is having a great 2012-2013 school year. I can finally say, I am loving my class, and am hopeful that we will have a very productive year. (Can I just say, I love where this post is going. It sounds so positive, and upbeat. Maybe I am becoming less cynical with age. Or, maybe it's the fact that yesterday was the last day of school, and I am looking straight into the eyes of two weeks of Fall Break heaven. Woo, hoo!)
Nonetheless, without making any false promises to my blog or my fabulous followers. I am hopeful that I will be able to share a little bit about my BTS journey with you, and what I have been up to.
But for today, a small celebration.
First, I have a small freebie to share with you. Mel over at Graphics From the Pond was generous enough to offer some cute ghost clip art to myself and others. In class, we were working on place value up until yesterday. I anticipate that we will continue on with that after we return from the break, and through the end of October. So, I made a couple of Comparing Numbers worksheets using those adorable little ghosts.
Click on the images below to download your copy, and then click Mel's Linky Party button to check out some other "ghostly" ideas and freebies.
If you are working on place value, like myself. I just posted a brand new, fun activity to my store. It's called "Place Value Around the Room". This activity is great for those kids who can't stay in one place! It covers ones, tens, and hundreds and features a cute transportation theme. It can be used several times throughout the year as I have broken it up by tens and ones, hundreds/tens/ones, and complete review. It also includes directions for making the activity a center in your classroom. This product is aligned to Common Core Standard 2NBT.3. Click on one of the images below to purchase your own copy.
Finally, Olivia over at Liv to Teach is celebrating 500 followers at her Tpt store with a fantastically fun Giveaway! She has over 42 products up for grabs for one lucky winner. I have donated my "I Have, Who Has? - Segmenting and Blending Short Vowels Bundle".
Click on her button below to enter, and see what other amazing products are being offered.
Well, it's been just like old times.
Nicole
