Classroom Hackstag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-17105122011-02-28T07:00:00-08:00teaching tips from the real experts: actual teachers
CLASSROOMHACKS.COMTypePadhttp://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifWorld Maths Day is tomorrow!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354f7af069e20148c83dd1d3970c2011-02-28T07:00:00-08:002011-02-28T07:00:00-08:00This is an international "Maths" day, and it's not too late to sign up! What is it? Students play at home and at school against other students around the world in live games of mental arithmetic. Each game lasts for...Nutmeghttp://materialmama.typepad.com/classroomhacks/2011/02/world-maths-day-is-tomorrow.htmlFun Friday Roundup!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354f7af069e2014e860f461d970d2011-02-18T07:00:00-08:002011-02-18T07:00:00-08:00Thank you for all the great feedback on our new direction for Classroom Hacks! This has been at the top of my 'to do' list for a few years. I think it would be a great way to integrate literature...Nutmeghttp://materialmama.typepad.com/classroomhacks/2011/02/friday.htmlSongs to help with math factstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354f7af069e2014e5f34ed4a970c2011-02-16T07:00:00-08:002011-02-16T07:00:00-08:00I found many great songs on YouTube that help children memorize multiplication tables. Check these out then search for ones that will work for your class! I think we all know the 6.7.8's are the most challenging. I say, sing...Nutmeghttp://materialmama.typepad.com/classroomhacks/2011/02/songs-to-help-with-math-facts.htmlNew Space Sparkle -- Free Art Lessons!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354f7af069e2014e5f34b7d9970c2011-02-14T07:00:00-08:002011-02-14T07:00:00-08:00This wonderful artist and blogger teaches about 400 kids at a K-6 elementary school in Goleta, CA. Her collection of art lessons stem directly from her art room. You'll find hundreds of free, classroom-tested lessons under "Art Lessons" in the...Nutmeghttp://materialmama.typepad.com/classroomhacks/2011/02/new-space-sparkle-free-art-lessons.htmlFun Friday Roundup!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354f7af069e20147e2487ea7970b2011-02-11T07:00:00-08:002011-02-11T07:00:00-08:00In today's Fun Friday, I've discovered some treasures for your home, your classroom or for a special teacher in your life. If you've been featured in our Fun Friday roundup, please feel free to add a button to your blog...Nutmeghttp://materialmama.typepad.com/classroomhacks/2011/02/fun-friday-roundup.htmlGet yourself a dry erase pen!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354f7af069e20147e267f0df970b2011-02-07T22:04:30-08:002011-02-07T22:04:51-08:00And have fun with these mugs! I'm building an online shop, and I got permssion to create this handy list mug!Nutmeghttp://materialmama.typepad.com/classroomhacks/2011/02/get-yourself-a-dry-erase-pen.htmlFun Friday!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354f7af069e20148c8515bef970c2011-02-04T07:00:00-08:002011-02-04T07:00:00-08:00On Fridays I'll be looking for things that are fun for your classroom, or just for you. If I pick something from your website, you'll get a free badge to put on your blog or site! Today I'm featuring one...Nutmeghttp://materialmama.typepad.com/classroomhacks/2011/02/fun-friday.htmlReader's Theater and Poetry Literacytag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354f7af069e20148c83d3814970c2011-02-02T07:00:00-08:002011-02-03T23:01:38-08:00Reader's Theatre is a great way to get students motivated to read and become engaged in what they are learning. AaronShep (reader's theatreand young author's tips) - Includes Stories on Stage is a collection of reader’s theater scripts for young...Nutmeghttp://materialmama.typepad.com/classroomhacks/2011/02/readers-theater-and-poetry-literacy.htmlFollow Classroom Hacks on Twitter, Math Helperstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354f7af069e20147e2340344970b2011-02-01T13:39:17-08:002011-02-03T23:02:08-08:00Now that we're back to a (mostly) daily schedule, please add us to your twitter list. Click here or the big box to the right that says "Follow Me" ;) MATH HELP - in the classroom and at home Reader...Nutmeghttp://materialmama.typepad.com/classroomhacks/2011/02/follow-classroom-hacks-on-twitter-math-helpers.htmlSome new deals - Audible and Scholastictag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354f7af069e20147e22bde70970b2011-01-31T15:38:11-08:002011-02-03T23:02:47-08:00Thank you for all the great feedback and inquiries to my health! Things are going much better and I have SO much to share with you. To get us started, here's a coupon for 500 'free' Scholastic Bonus Points if...Nutmeghttp://materialmama.typepad.com/classroomhacks/2011/01/some-new-deals-audible-and-scholastic.html