All teachers know that kids learn more when they’re excited and engaged. For this event, a team of bloggers has come together to help your students take a BITE out of learning with a theme your students are sure to love. And we think you're going to love this little hop as well!
Each of the bloggers in this link-up is sharing a motivational strategy to keep students' interest level high. Here's my offering...
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Adding a shark-fin twist to an activity will add a little intrigue... So, in honor of Shark Week, I'm offering a freebie with a sharky vibe...
My Shark Week freebie is a sorting activity involving mathematical comparisons. Students need to sort the comparisons... deciding which are true and which are not true. They look like this:
I giggle every time I look at "Mark the Shark." He's from Scrappin Doodles (HERE on TpT). I love him! And I think he provides just the right amount of motivation to take on the math task.
In order to accommodate a range of grades and ability levels, I included a set with whole numbers, a set with tenths, and a set with hundredths... all with a smiling shark. (I would never want math to be scary!) Simply choose the set that works with your students. You can mix and match levels if you need to differentiate--I put little letters in the corner so you can keep track of the cards.
Click on the graphic below to download your freebie from Google.docs.
Every blog in the Shark Week Blog Hop features a fishy freebie for you and your students--but you'll need to hurry! Shark Week only lasts until Sunday, August 17th. Just keep
Not a big fan of sharks, but I am a huge fan of engagement and motivation. Thanks for the FINtastic freebies.
ReplyDeleteBarbara
I love giving my students mini-goals! They are perfect for motivating them throughout the day or week. Thank you for the freebie. It will be put to great use in my classroom :)
ReplyDeleteSo appreciative of your "FINtastic" freebie! :-)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Shark Week! How fun!
ReplyDeleteStephanie
Tales of Teaching in Heels
I love your product, sweet friend! You rock. And will definitely remember setting individual and classroom goals for the year :) Thanks Kim xo!
ReplyDeleteLaura Love to Teach
I am so happy I found your blog... moving from fifth grade to sixth this year ( I have taught sixth before for several years but it's been a while) and it is a grade I absolutely love! First teacher day back at school today, and I am also a so. cal teacher so looking forward to collaborating with you! Carol http://theteacherteam.com/
ReplyDeleteYeah, Mark the Shark is hilarious :) What a great way to incorporate sharks to make learning a skill a little more fun! Thank you for sharing & linking up with me, Kim!
ReplyDeleteJenny
Luckeyfrog's Lilypad