Math read alouds: geometry and measurement is a list of recommended picture books. Reading math literature is beneficial in many ways. These books can introduce new concepts, interest students and engage them in thinking about their learning. They encourage mathematical ...
Math picture books teach geometry & measurement in a fun, engaging and memorable way. They can introduce new concepts, interest students and engage them in thinking about their learning. They encourage mathematical discussion. And of course it is always great ...
Remember making angles with cardstock and brads to teach acute, obtuse and right angles? I did it with students just last year. Then I learned about AngLegs, adjustable angle manipulatives made from colored plastic that can snap together, extend and ...
Teaching volume of rectangular prisms typically begins in 5th grade, then extends in 6th to prisms with fractional edge lengths. I have included activities and lessons at both levels. All activities and printables listed are free except for the one ...
How Stuff Works has a fantastic article called Why Do We Get So Much Pleasure From Symmetry? As it says, “Most objects in the real world are symmetrical. This is particularly true of nature: the radial symmetry of starfish or ...
Geometry is one of my favorite things to teach in elementary. I always begin by teaching the kids how “geo” means earth and “metry” means to measure, so we are literally learning how to measure the earth! In this post ...
When I think of the best math literature, The Greedy Triangle is at the top of the list. This book is one of those rare books that combines a humorous and engaging story and solid math instruction. I use it to introduce ...
Teaching area and perimeter can be fun and engaging with the ideas below. Our goal is full understanding and application of number sense and geometrical concepts. When students see how area connects to arrays, they will know why they multiply! ...