In fourth grade students are tasked with building a basic knowledge of classifying triangles based on their attributes, identifying angles (right, acute and obtuse) as well as classifying two-dimensional figures based on their characteristics (TEKS 4.6c, TEKS 4.6d). While this is a fourth grade skill, it seems to be an area that many grade levels beyond also need enforcement in before our ... View Post
Alignment to 2014-2015 Math TEKS
Not a day goes by where I am not asked about my Interactive Notebook resources being aligned to the NEW 2014-2015 Math Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). I am here to give you some GOOD news! I originally had contemplated creating all new bundles that were separate from those that I have currently in my store that were originally created to be aligned to the Common Core. I can tell ... View Post
Check, Check, Double Check!
If you are anything like me in your classroom you survive by checklists! Yes, everything must have a checklists so I can make sure that I don't leave off one little details. And the things I forget and I still get done... they of course get added to the checklist so I can easily mark them off as done! In true organization style I have always enjoyed using a checklist of the given standards that ... View Post
Statistics Interactive Notebook Ideas
First of all, I have to say THANK YOU for the amazing statistics of those of you who have signed up for my new newsletter. Over 200 people have signed up in just 3 days and that astounds me! Sign ups are open at all times and I am adding the button in the side bar for anyone interested. Secondly, I would LOVE to see your Flippable creations! I am working on creating a gallery of ideas and would ... View Post
