Place Value Mat

I made some improvements to the place value mat.  I added pictures of the base ten blocks and money that represents the same value.  I am excited to play around with the mat when we do money.  I am hoping when we do double digit addition and subtraction that the money concept will carry over!   

Math Cans

Math Cans

I reworked my math cans for this year.  They are just crystal light cans with some fun deco on the outside.  They are all numbered now, so I can assign a number to each student.  This makes handing out manipulatives so easy.  My math can helper fills them for the week and passes them out for math.  My favorite part is the base ten rods and units fit perfectly inside.  My kids know you don't touch the math can until I give the go ahead.  That way the lid stays on during teacher time.  The bonus is they smell great too!

Pencil Box

I found this pencil box at Michaels and decorated it for my class.  You can write on the top with chalk. How cool is that.  I am going to keep pictures of our class in it and have them write comments throughout the year about their friends on the box. Between this and our class blog we should be able to have some more great writing prompts!  My brain can't stop thinking about writing ideas with the new core.

Bulletin Board

This is our phonics bulletin board. We use it for activities and games during the week based upon our phonics skill. The kids love Chunky Monkey time and Chunky Monkey games.