Math Posts

Math Workshop…The Salad Bar

Math Workshop…The Salad Bar

We have blogged about the math salad bar in the past, but it is a topic that continues to come up when visiting schools.  One of the topics we cover in our training and coaching sessions is setting up and managing math workshop efficiently.  Many times we find...

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Reading with Technology!

Reading with Technology!

The LAZ leveled library is an app you can download to your device for a library of leveled books that you can go to in an instant! It would be ideal for classroom use during Daily 5 or reader workshop, and for parents looking to provide extra reading support at home!...

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Place Value Disks…Oh My!

Place Value Disks…Oh My!

Place Value Disks are non-proportional units used to further develop place value understanding.  Like money, the value of the disk is determined by the value printed on it, not by its size.Number disks are used by students through Grade 5 when modeling algorithms and...

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Toontastics App for Retelling and Writing

Toontastics App for Retelling and Writing

Toontastic is a Creative Learning app for the iPad that empowers kids as young as five to draw and animate their own cartoons and share their stories with friends and family around the world.  It's FREE too!  By Launchpad Toys IT"S PACKED WITH FEATURES! - Hundreds of...

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