Sunday, February 13, 2011

Number Comparisons


Recently, we've been learning about number comparisons.  To practice this skill in a more exciting way, I gave my students Expo markers, a tissue, and two pretzel sticks.  I dictated two numbers for them to write on their desks (our desks erase Expo).  They then arranged their pretzel sticks to show a correct number comparison.  It was a quick way for me to see who was understanding the concept and who was not.  At the end of our practicing, I gave them each more pretzels to eat.  Food makes anything fun, right?  Also...head over to First Grade Fun to see some great comparison printables and a game that Janae made!

3 comments:

  1. Brilliant idea!! Will definitely use- love it!
    Leslie
    www.fabinfirst.blogspot.com

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  2. Love your idea! I've never seen writing on desks before. What kind of marker do you use? How well does it wash?

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  3. Thanks!! Snappy--our desks are shiny and smooth on the top. The dry erase wipes off with a tissue! It's nuts! Sometimes the dry erase marker will leave a little streaking, but Clorox wipes removes it!!!

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