Now, I know this would be SO much better if the kids were in the video...but they were at recess, so you will have to bear with me alone. It still gives you a pretty good idea of what is going on while the review is taking place.
Please ignore the fact that the video is only in the middle of the box. I took it on my iPhone, and am not quite sure how everything on it works yet. OY!
So there you have it! I know many of you are actually doing Calendar Math in your room already. How is it going? Anything you are doing that is successful and you want to share? (I am always looking for ways to improve CM)
If you are new to Calendar Math, click on any of the links below to get a better idea of what it is all about.
The Basics (a good place to begin)
The Routine
The First Week
Calendar Math in Pictures
Posts
Hi, Stephanie! I came across your blog via Pinterest. I have needed a change in my math lessons so that I could have more one-on-one instruction with my 5th graders and help struggling students enjoy math more. I started doing a version of your calendar math about three weeks ago. Now when it's math time, my students say, "Yes! Math time!" I'm really enjoying their enthusiasm! Thanks for sharing your experiences and ideas.
ReplyDeleteThat is so wonderful to hear Emily! I am so glad that the kids are enjoying math so much and that you are now able to find time to help the struggling students. Win-win for everyone!
DeleteWhat great post Steph!!!! Loved the video! - You rock!
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Thanks Mor!
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ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I love calendar math, too. Great video!!!!
Selina
Hey Stephanie! I featured you on my blog today. Hop on over if you get a chance and check it out. :)
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Steph, I swear you are my teaching idol!! I always think how I wish I could spend the day in your classroom, and you've made it possible with this video! I love, love, love the hand motions!! I do use them informally, but I am not consistent with them in math and I can see how it would make a huge difference for the students. I can't thank you enough for sharing this! You are awesome!!
ReplyDeleteYou know just how to brighten my day Kristen :) You are so sweet!
DeleteWow! Thank you so much for this video. I've really learned so much from you. I'm so glad that you video yourself. It has helped so many of us :)
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Thank you for your video! I love motions too! For graphing coordinate pairs, I have my kids say we go down the hallway (point to right) then up the elevator (and bend elbow 90 degrees to point up) I had a former student now in 8th day he CANNOT gra[h coordinate pairs wo the motions!
ReplyDeleteYou have found your calling. I also found you via pintrest, I think that you will have to be the first blog that I follow. I am so excited that you teach the older students using these strategies.
ReplyDeleteI have used calendar math in first and third grades but cut it out when I started teaching fourth grade because I was afraid that it was too "elementary." You may have just changed my mind! Can you give me an idea of how long it takes you to run through your routine and if you do it every day of the week? Thanks for the great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI do this daily. It takes 10 minutes for the kids to fill out the sheet and another 10 - 15 minutes for whole class review.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video, I love how interactive you've made it! I am getting ready to implement calendar math this upcoming school year and the one section I wasn't sure about was the number line, can you explain how the students complete that section and where the numbers come from? Thank You!
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