Saturday, February 25, 2012

Turn-Around Facts

I have not been very good about blogging lately! I have been sick and I'm finishing my "Master Teacher" project....which has been tons of work! I will find out in May if I pass!

Anyhow, here's what I did to introduce turn-around facts:
I made these large nametags.  You can get them here. 
Students took turns "trading spots" and noticing that the sum stayed the same! 
I copied the nametags on colorful paper and put them in sheet protectors with yarn.  
Be sure to triple-knot your yarn.  Mine were coming undone.

I made this little anchor chart as a visual.

For your students that are really having a hard time with the concept, I find it helps to give them sticky notes with the individual numbers and signs on them so they can manipulate the numbers and signs.

4 comments:

Holly said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Cute - of course! Getting those kids moving is always good too! :)

Holly
Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Love the turnaround facts! Hope you feel better soon!
Jennifer

First Grade Blue SKies

Melissa said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Thank you so much for posting this. I'm being observed on this next week and I am totally going to use these activities!

Kristin said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

This is brilliant!!

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