World Math Day & World Spelling Day

Help answer the most math problems correct in one day and contribute to hopefully another Guinness Book World Record.  Just register at www.worldmathday.com and then answer math questions on 3/1/11 (starts 2/28/11 at 6 am for us).  Just a few days later, the same thing is happening with spelling.  On 3/3/11 (starts 3/2/11 at 6 am) students can participate in live spelling games to earn points for the World Spelling Day challenge at www.worldspellingday.com.  These activities are motivating for students and fun to participate in, so sign up and have a great time!

The Mailbox Online

The Mailbox has some free resources for Presidents' Day and Black History Month.

The Mailbox Web Site

Illuminations Newsletter

Here are two fun games mentioned in the latest Illuminations Newsletter.  Here's what they said about this new startegy game: 


"Calculation Nation^® is excited to announce the arrival of its newest math game, neXtu! In neXtu, players strategically place geometric pieces with point values on the game board to collect more shapes and points than their opponent. Don't be surprised if this addictive game has you playing for hours!" 

Play neXtu »

Here's a link to another game that starts with tally marks, grouping, and place value.  It also gets into adding and subtracting two-digit numbers.  All with an alien theme! 

January Math Matters Newsletter now online

The latest Math Matters Newsletter (HCESC) is now online. This edition features links and information about the common core math standards, an article on games with links, a technology link for fractions, and articles on brain based research and 21st century skills. Please read the newsletter and maybe even comment here as well. Click link above or visit http://www.hcesc.org/.

My Blog is Back!

A lot has happened since my last post!  Now that I am back from maternity leave and winter benchmarking is over, things are starting to get back to normal.  Therefore, I have decided to start utilizing my coaching blog again to help keep you informed.  My calendar is now up to date, so you can find out where I am planning to be.  I have added tabs at the top of my blog for my different focuses as a coach.  Please check out each of the tabs for new information in the near future.  Also, make comments and suggestions on the blog or by e-mail.  I have it set up so that anyone can comment even without logging in, so don't be shy!