Common Core 5.MD.1-Metric Conversion Memory Game Freebie

Happy Friday!  Like I've said in previous posts we've been tackling measurement conversions.  Metric has been super challenging for the children.  The parents also struggle to find ways to support their child at home....hence the creation of the Metric Conversion Memory Game!!  I ran copies of this on card stock and sent home for additional practice.  You can download your copy here.  If you download a copy please leave a comment letting me know what you think.  Thanks so much for checking out my blog.  Have a great weekend! :)))

~Amanda

Science-Ecosystem "I CAN Statements" Freebie

Hi Again!!

I'm on a roll creating I Can Statements for the different subject areas.  I know...it's LATE, but we are just now being asked to post them!  Get your freebie here I hope my work products are helpful.  Please leave me a comment if you download the documents and leave feedback so I can continue improving my craft.  Have a great week!

~Amanda

5th Grade Math Common Core I Can Statements Freebie

Happy Monday! Over the weekend I created "I Can" statements for the common core math standards. Our assistant principal would prefer for teachers to post this language somewhere visible in the classroom; therefore, is the inspiring for my latest creation. They are my newest freebie and can be downloaded here and would love any feedback to make them better! If you like what you see, please help me gain my goal of 100 followers. I will NEVER charge for my creations! I also have a special give away (Common Core Math Task Cards to review skills in a center) for my first 100 followers only.  I've linked up for the Monday Math Party. Check out other great Math resources at love2learn2day.

Quadrilateral Song Freebie Common Core 5.G3

If you're tackling the Common Core like we are then you probably feel our pain with teaching all of the math asked of us. I will say that shapes were super tough for a majority of my kids. I was shocked because I know shapes are introduced and discussed yearly beginning in kindergarten. Any who, one of my colleagues and another teacher turned assistant principal created a quadrilateral song to help children understand characteristics. The song is catchy and really helped my kids understand quadrilaterals. You can download the lyrics here for you and anyone else needing additional resources with 5.G3 in the 5th grade Common Core Math. I would love any ideas you have for helping children classify shapes. Have a great weekend! :) ~Amanda

Math Linky Party

I've linked up with Cindy at love2learn2day for a math Linky party.  There are lots of great ideas so check them out.
~Amanda

"Freebie" Measurement: Capacity Review (5.MD.1)

Hi There!  So much has happened in the past week!  Since I last blogged, our beloved Ozzy passed away on Saturday 2/16/13.  :(  He was 11 years and 2 months old.  We know he's in a better place, but it doesn't change the void our family feels.  I wasn't sure if I would be feeling a blog post this week; however, I'm committed to building this blog and want to stay consistent.

On that note, I've created a short review sheet for students to review capacity measurement (standard and metric) to satisfy part of the Common Core strand 5.MD.1.  You can download the document here. I will continue to post freebies as I go through this short unit in math and hope they are helpful for any 5th grade teacher out there tackling the Common Core.  If you have any ideas to share on measurement I would love to hear them. Have a fantastic weekend!

The link is in color, but I didn't want to print 18 colored sheets at home or school. :)

~Amanda

Freebie-Infer With Calvin and Hobbes

In 5th grade we are constantly practicing how to infer things from a text.  Recently at our grade level planning, a seasoned teacher shared how to practice inferencing with comics.  As a class we did 7-9 on the sheets and then the children practiced independently 1-6 on the sheets.  The results were fantastic and I just wanted to share her wonderful idea.  You can get your copies of the practice sheet here (page 1, page 2, and page 3).  What activities do you do for the children to practice inferring?