IMPORTANT UPDATE: the amazing gallon land sheet shown in this post, that many of you have asked about, is not originally mine. I apologize if I made it seem like it was. This printable was found on pinterest, original creator-lessonplandiva. Check her out for more amazing ideas. Like I mentioned in my other post, I find my printables online and from our curriculum CSCOPE, which unfortunately I cannot share.
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| Our Math "toolbox" |
The composition book, who knew such a common school supply item could be so useful? Our class has what we call our "Math Toolbox", it holds our notes, key words, diagrams, definitions and any math related "tool" that could help us learn our 3rd grade material.
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This gives us a place for all those math reminders that come with our curriculum but most importantly student created definitions, diagrams and hands on activities that will allow them a connection with the material. Below are a couple of pages from our toolbox. Check it out!
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| Visual of Base Ten Blocks- Vocabulary to go along with Place Value (Simplified definitions created by students) | | | | | | | |
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| More rounding reminders-Making "friendly numbers" |
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| Patterns (Each student drew their own at the bottom)-2D Figures Definitions |
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| 3D Key words and visuals of each |
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| Our Favorite Colors in a variety of forms (Data collection) |
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| Our "Land of Gallon" story for capacity Unit |
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| Visual reminder for capacity |
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Updates I plan on doing for next school year:
- Table of Contents with page numbers for easy reference
- HELP ME COME UP WITH MORE UPDATES PLEASE! :)
- What do you think? Suggestions? Comments?
Jennifer I would LOVE to get a copy of the printables within your math book.. Is there a way that you could send them to me? My email address is mbeasley062003@yahoo.com.
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Misty
I'm so glad you liked it! Most of these printables came with our curriculum (CSCOPE), there is a couple I found though pinterest. I will email you the Land of Gallon one right now since it's one I know I have saved. Once I come upon others I will shoot them your way :)
DeleteLove this! I also use a math notebook...and with the new Common Core I am going to be adding a lot more to mine! You have some wonderful things in here that I did not think about! Thanks so much!
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You are very welcome! Maybe you have some I haven't thought of, please share :)
DeleteLOVE how neat your math notebooks look! Something I found and plan on trying this year involves the yardsale stickers. Students put the colored sticker in the top corner of the page and each "unit" or "topic" has a different color. For example, fractions are yellow stickers (with the number inside) multiplication are orange stickers and so forth. This way the students have a color coded table of contents and it is easy for you quickly find an assignment. Hope this helps. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the notebooks. I am your newest follower. I would love to have you stop by my blog when you get a chance.
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Wolfelicious
Hi Jennifer! I love your notebooks. I am working on one this summer to introduce this coming school year! Could I also get a copy of anything you have to offer? My email is theneills350@yahoo.com. Also, you asked for suggestions. I found A TON of printables and ideas from Janaye. Her blog is Tales of Frogs and Cupcakes. She shows how to set up a notebook and also offers a bunch of printables! Take a look...she is great! :)
ReplyDeleteHi there, just found you and am your newest follower. Love your math journals and your blog. :o)
ReplyDeleteVicky
Traditions, Laughter and Happily Ever After
I saw this Gallon to cups thing on Pinterest. I've never seen or been taught anything like it. I just thought it was a visual aid at first. When I clicked the link, I saw the story page! I actually expect it to help ME!
ReplyDeleteMakes me wonder if this idea of a "story mnemonic" (what would we call this type of mnemonic?) with a visual aid could be really helpful to my freshmen (visual-narrative mnemonic?). Since there are two aspects, you could fill in a memory gap of one with the other! It's like each aspect reinforces the other. I'll have to start thinking of some biology ones...
I teach middle school. I absolutely love your math journal!!! I do the same things. The table of contents is a wonderful addition. It makes reviewing for tests or completing gallery walks very easy. I would also suggest the students create a formula page, an index, and a word wall page. The index is when mini lessons are completed before a new skill so the table of contents might say adding fractions but the index will also reference that page for equivalent fractions. The word wall is for any new vocabulary and its page number.
ReplyDeleteYou may want to consider adding a dedication page and or an appendix page.
ReplyDeleteGreat math notebook. I'm very new to this and have seen some examples of a math journal on pinterest. Do you have a list of topics that you have in your notebook? I teach is a tiny private school and basically have a book but nothing else as resources. Any suggestions for some good printables for the notebook? Thanks - Barbara
ReplyDeleteLove your math notebook ideas! If you have links to any of the printables could you post them!
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ReplyDeleteI teach 5th grade math and would LOVE to have a copy of the place-value chart with base-ten blocks. I can't access many materials from CSCOPE. Could you possibly email me a copy? I would so appreciate it!
pmcfadyen@embarqmail.com
Thanks for your consideration!
To take the story one step further Fluid ounces..each cat had 8 fleas. My fifth graders brainstormed it. I was telling them why I didn't like the story, no fluid ounces, and someone piped up the cats could have fleas. Works,
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I love your blog and your ideas!! Would you mind to email the printables within your math book? I would love to use them.
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Amy
amy.hagy@scott.k12.va.us
beccaray13@va.net
As a title One math teacher I love this!
ReplyDeleteHow do you add to it, do you just make it all at once or do you create as the year progresses?
Also, another thing to add: Place Value, seems like my students always have a hard time with what place is what
I most definitely do NOT do it all at once, doing it along with the students gives them ownership over it. We use it and add to it as the year progresses. Place value is always a tricky one huh?
DeleteHi, I'm your newest follower. After teaching kinder and first grade for the last few years, I finally become certified to teach bilingual. This will be my first year teaching third grade and I'm excited and nervous at the same time! I'm looking forward to reading what you have to offer.
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Teaching Little Apples
I think I've been inspired by your photos to start using "math toolboxes" this year! I'm just afraid I'll not have enough printables to use. Guess I'll just create them as I need them. Is that what you did or did you find a "source"??
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! Made me feel kinda special there ;) lol. My MAIN source is our curriculum CSCOPE, it includes a lot of hands on activities. My second main source is pinterest. If you don't have an account...get one!! There is a ton of ideas on there that teachers share, I got the "gallon land" printable from there.
DeleteCongratulations on your little girl! I came across your math toolbox/journal on pinterest and absolutely love it. I, too, am hoping to get the printables that you use. I really like how you have the kiddos write their own definition too!
ReplyDeleteIf you have any printables, please send them to me at cmilasze@lcscmail.com Thanks so much.
I absolutely love interactive notes and toolboxes!
ReplyDeleteCome over to my blog and check out the award that I nominated you for. :)
Ms. W
Hootin’ Around the Classroom
Love them too! As you can see ;)
ReplyDeleteWOW thank you for the award nomination! I really appreciate the shout out, we teachers must stick together huh? I am now your newest follower.
I would love to have a copy of any printables, please send them to me at ghanna35@hotmail.com Thank you my students will love them. Sue
ReplyDeleteThese are GREAT!!! I taught 3rd grade my first year of teaching. I teach 7th and 8th grade English now, but I know some of our students still struggle with a few of these concepts. I am going to send our math teacher here while keeping your info handy to help those who need it during study hall.
ReplyDeleteNancy Clark
Love this idea! Last year we used Math Journals for the first time and I was blown away by the kid's responses to our weekly Math Journal tasks but now I think I want to add your ideas into the mix as well...think this may have to be a separate notebook though as our problem solving notebook (Math Journal) was full by the end of the year.
ReplyDeleteYour math journal is awesome! I am teaching 5th grade math this year (after not teaching it for a few) and I will definitely be using these ideas! Would you be so kind to send me the printable for the 'Land of Gallon' (and anything else for that matter, your stuff is great! Thanks so much!
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kljayne@gmail.com
Would you please email me the printables you have? I am really interested in the Land of the Gallon one. I just had a blast browsing throughout your website. You are an awesome teacher! Thanks so much! Victoria
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I am in LOVE with that place value worksheet reference page! Where can I find it??
ReplyDeleteI have used math notebooks all 5 years I have been teaching, and I am ready as a visual learner to incorporate foldables this year in our math journals. Here are some things we have been using in our journals
ReplyDelete1. table of contents page
2. math notebook RULES page
3. vocabulary page
4. Unit TEKS
5. Reflection over unit page (kids can draw and label pictures, write notes, solve sample problems, etc.) *must include real world application
We are moving to CSCOPE this year, so I am glad to see some printables will be available :)
Those are some wonderful ideas! I know a few were asking about the Land of Gallon super cute printable and in case anyone else wanted it, you can find it HERE at TpT from The Lesson Plan Diva. Thanks for sharing such great ideas!
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The Organized Classroom Blog
Would love a copy of your notebook printables. My email is jonesje@apsb.org if you don't mind sharing. I would love to use your rounding one next week. Thanks so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeletei would love a copy of you notebook printables! My email is beachvolley26@aol.com... thanks for sharing :]
ReplyDeleteI love the symbols and the Math Notebooks you have encouraged me to do more with my students notebooks. I'm going to make the operation symbols tomorrow and do an activity with my students Monday. I'm your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteMy email is tarakirby@triadbiz.rr.com . I have two children, and I also teach Elementary Spanish.
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I would love if any of you could email me any ideas you have for math journals. I am just getting them going and am open to any ideas. My email is jlasboutique@gmail.com. Thank you so much!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love any ideas that you would share with me please. If you would email me at jlasboutique@gmail.com. Thanks so much!!
ReplyDeleteI love the visual representation of capacity so much that I just shared it on my blog at Teacher Support Force. I also plan on using it with my kiddos.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing it!!
Hi Jenni,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great notebook... In my college courses I use a hardbound notebooks (ARTIST PORTFOLIOS WHITE SHEETS) in which the
first two pages are "table of contents and Homework Assignment sheet"
I also added a 1-1/2" column to recall reference to a previous mathematic tool use before... kinda like building on a formula...
Great Job!!!
Best Wishes
Mari
I'm 16 and your website helped me finally remember how a gallon works. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis has been by far the best thing to hear! It feels amazing to know I could help :)
Deletei love your math journals. i pride myself on my student's math journals too, but your's are awesome!!! this is an older post....so if you're still looking for suggestions please let me know.
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