tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post2513380073628036936..comments2023-10-16T10:57:40.564-04:00Comments on Crisscross Applesauce In First Grade: Beginning our Math Workshop Adventure...Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861143488616582042noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-87452814298609216382015-02-16T18:35:24.169-05:002015-02-16T18:35:24.169-05:00Hi Hannah!
Thanks for your interest! My kids are...Hi Hannah!<br /><br />Thanks for your interest! My kids are so used to the workshop approach with reader's workshop/Daily 5 and writer's workshop that it was a very smooth transition. Prior to doing math workshop, my kiddos were doing something called "workplaces" which are essentially math centers/gamed based activities - so, again, they were used to working independently on more "actively engaging" activities prior to the start of math workshop...basically, a lot of the pieces were there, it was just a matter of putting them together. I will work on taking some pictures and blogging about our progress just as soon as I can. I do want to note, that this time is definitely more active and loud than Daily 5 which is almost pin-drop quiet. That's just how math is - it's more hands-on and active. As long as my students aren't going bonkers and are engaging in math conversations {math isn't funny - so when they break into a fit of giggles...that's a tell-tale sign that they are losing focus} I'm okay with the higher octave of learning. <br /><br />Good luck!!<br /><br />Holly :)Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861143488616582042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-58942055153150553262015-02-07T06:39:13.394-05:002015-02-07T06:39:13.394-05:00I'm literally in the middle of starting math g...I'm literally in the middle of starting math group! Did you spend a long time teaching how to do the independent activities? My kids do well with daily 5, they're quiet, focused but go nuts when it's a math activity, maybe because it's more game-like? I'd love some updates on how it goes for you, and any extra words of wisdom!Hannah @ Primary Freshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056044751001313194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-1919372364461989602014-12-27T11:37:06.778-05:002014-12-27T11:37:06.778-05:00LOVE this and am following word for word! I too am...LOVE this and am following word for word! I too am using my break to revamp my first grade roomAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11181232908850293683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-38962065049256158462014-12-26T15:24:26.532-05:002014-12-26T15:24:26.532-05:00Good for you! My words of wisdom would be these: D...Good for you! My words of wisdom would be these: Don't be afraid to change things up if/ when something isn't working. Know that some days it will go swimmingly and other days it'll sink like the Titanic. Take it slow and be kind to yourself. :) Good luck, you'll do great!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904994863863186983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-57084335558574711182014-12-23T11:37:51.713-05:002014-12-23T11:37:51.713-05:00This couldn't have come at a better time. I j...This couldn't have come at a better time. I just reworked my plans to allow for some more guided instruction time/learning centers. I knew I wanted to do more leveled reading instruction during this time AND some math. Now, I have a plan. So many days on math, so many on reading. Thanks for the ideas. Best wishes for success! Keep us posted. I love reading your posts. Thank you.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266739488866766458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-71578015154866118352014-12-23T09:29:53.917-05:002014-12-23T09:29:53.917-05:00Hi Hilary!
I used our NWEA {Map Test} data - this ...Hi Hilary!<br />I used our NWEA {Map Test} data - this is an online standardized test that the students in our district take. It's not fool proof - but it's the best I can do right now. I think once I see them in groups - I may tweak who goes where. If you don't have this sort of assessment at your fingertips - maybe you could do a pre-test before your units?<br /><br />Do you have an end of the year grade level test that you give? Maybe you could give that now to see what they have and what they don't have. <br /><br />Take the plunge with me!!!!<br /><br />Holly :)Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861143488616582042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-43057114504380453732014-12-22T18:20:05.610-05:002014-12-22T18:20:05.610-05:00Hi there! I am not doing guided math, but I reall...Hi there! I am not doing guided math, but I really, really want to! How do you plan to group your kiddos? Are you doing some kind of pre-test/post-test? That is the hardest part for me to get my head around, how do I put them in groups! Great post, maybe I will take the plunge after break!<br />Hilary<br /><a href="http://www.2ndisoutofthisworld.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Second Grade is Out of This World!</a><br />Primary Planethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678422842601246906noreply@blogger.com