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    This will be the bulk of my guide to elementary mathematics. I will be posting lessons here and classifying them by what concept they cover. There will be 10 categories of concepts that will be covered.
1. Numbers and Operations
      A. Decomposing Numbers
           http://kindercraze.blogspot.com/2012/03/getting-interactive-with-common-core.html
           In this activity students find different ways to make a number, for instance - 9 ways to make 8.
           They use construction paper squares in different colors to visually represent addition
            problems. This could be applied to subtraction, multiplication, and division.
           
      B. Domino Parking Lot
           http://www.abcand123learning.com/2010/09/play-to-learn-numbers-counting.html
           While this site has a lot of different math games, the main one I wanted to include was the
            Domino Parking Lot activity. This is a great activity that can be used in the lower grades and
            the higher grades with just a few adaptations.
            Younger kids can count the dots and place the domino in the corresponding "parking lot." For
             older classes, students can add the dots, subtract the dots, or even multiply them.
           
      C. Teaching Fractions with Pattern Blocks
           http://teacherblogspot.com/?cat=946
           Teaching fractions with pattern blocks is a great idea! It is an idea that benefits both visual and
            kinesthetic learners as they see the fractions in a whole new way and they work hands on with
            the numbers.
            It is also great because you can integrate geometry and numeric aspects of a lesson as students
            visually represent fractions through the use of pattern blocks.
             
      D. My Name in Fractions
           http://teachinginhighheels.blogspot.com/search/label/free%20printables
           My Name in Fractions is a great activity for students who are learning fractions. They can
           identify the number of letters in their name for the denominator. They can then use a number
           of characteristics for the numerator. They can count the number of consonants, vowels, a
           certain letter, etc.
          
      E. Memory Game
           http://www.classroomfreebies.com/2011/12/fractions-freebie.html
           This memory game has students match a fraction with a different representation of the number
            (number line, dots, picture, etc). It challenges students to show that they know what a fraction
             represents and that they can display it in different ways.
           
      F. Cool Fraction Activities
          http://www.mathwire.com/fractions/fracactivities.html
          This is a great activity for students. They each receive a card with a fraction on it and then
           they have to line up in order from smallest to largest. This not only gets them thinking about
            fractions, but it gets them up and moving.
           
      G. Fact Families
           http://www.alyciazimmerman.com/math-charts.html
           Fact families are a great way for students to review the operations they have learned. This is
           a great way to explain the fact families as it labels the sum and the numbers that are to be
           added.
          
      H. Subtraction Spinners
           http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2-digit-subtraction-game-without-regrouping
           This would be a great math center in which students could practice their subtraction facts by
            spinning two spinners and subtracting the smaller number from the larger number.
           
      I. UNO
          http://eisforexplore.blogspot.com/search/label/uno
          This site has a number of great games to review operations using UNO cards.
         
      J. Multiplication Concentration
          http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/7298/halloween-math-games
          This is a classic memory game with a little twist - match multiplication facts with the proper
           product displayed on the bottoms of Hershey's Kisses. Kids will love the chance of getting to
           work with candy.
          
      K. Equivalent Fractions Video
           http://pinterest.com/pin/110267890848424549/
           Here is a great video to show when talking about equivalent fractions.
2. Algebra
      A. Decomposing Numbers
            http://kindercraze.blogspot.com/2012/03/getting-interactive-with-common-core.html
           Students can add the proper number of squares of a different color to get the answer, rather
           than simply adding the different colored squares together.
           
      B. Hidden Peeps
           http://happyteacherhappykids.com/spring-peeps-madness/
           This is a great Easter time algebraic activity for addition (although it can be applied to other
           operations). One number in the equation is replaced by a peeps image so the student only has
           one number and the product.
          
      C. Math Games with a Deck of Cards
           http://imaginationsoup.net/2009/06/deck-of-cards-for-math-fun/
           This is a brief view of a few card games that you can use to practice operations. There are
            ideas for younger and older kids.
           
      D. 45 Math Games using Dice
           http://kbkonnected.tumblr.com/post/12928926198/40-resources-for-dice-and-everything-dice
           This is a great list of games that you can play in the classroom to review operations using dice.
            
3. Geometry
     A. Easter Geometric Bunny
          http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Easter-Bunny-Geometric-Shape-Rabbit
          Great geometric visual review of squares, triangles, circles, and rectangles that allows students
          to work on fine motor skills as well.
         
    B. A Great Idea for Teaching Lines
         http://millsteach105.blogspot.com/2013/01/classroom-freebies-geometry-lines-rays.html
         This is a simple but concrete hands on method for teaching/reviewing lines, rays, angles, and
         line segments, among other things.
        
    C. A Fun Twist on Sight Word Bingo
         http://thefirstgradesweetlife.blogspot.com/2011/02/reading-centers.html
         This is a great activity for reviewing sight words and geometry. It allows students to consider
         spacing, but students can also be asked to name the shape when they cover up a sight word.
        
    D. Solid Shapes Smartboard
         http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Solid-Shapes-3d-Math-SmartBoard-Lesson-Primary-Grades
         Smartboard activity for reviewing solid shapes.
        
4. Measurement
    A. Gallon Bot
         http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/images/gallon-bot.jpg
         This is a visual that can help students remember conversions between gallons, quarts, pints, and
         cups.
        
    B. I Wish Someone Would Have Bought This
         http://pinterest.com/pin/110267890848821982/
         Another great visual reminder for conversions between Gallons, Quarts, Pints, and Cups.
        
    C. Measure the Length Game
         http://www.teachersnotebook.com/product/MrsLane/measure-the-length-game-great-whole-class-activity
        Students estimate the length of objects around the room, then they measure them to see how
        close their predictions were.
        
5. Data Analysis and Probability
    A. Shake and Spill
         http://pinterest.com/pin/92605336060086520/
         Students can do this in small groups moving from station to station. They shake a cup of red  
         and yellow beads, spill them out, and record how many beads there were of each color. Then 
         they add the two numbers to get the total number of beads. This is done at a number of stations
         which each have a different number of beads in the cups.
        
   B. Free Throws
        http://pinterest.com/pin/141159769543008049/
        This is a great activity that allows students to analyze data and calculate probability while also
         allowing them to get in some physical activity. Students shoot free throws and then they can
         analyze their performance and calculate the probability that they will make a future shot.
       
   C. Charting Favorites
        http://pinterest.com/pin/69313281737748838/
        Students can chart anything really - maybe their favorite color, number, book, school subject,
        food, etc. Then they can analyze their results (how many people out of the total like pizza, how
        many people didn't like the color blue, etc).
       
   D. M & M Data Analysis and Probability
        http://pinterest.com/pin/36380709461265018/
        Students put data in tables, picture graphs, bar graphs, and line charts. They can also calculate
         probabilities.
        
   E. Probability Games
        http://www.wartgames.com/themes/math/probability.html
        Use these games and activities when reviewing probability.
        
6. Problem Solving
    A. Fraction Number line
        http://www.mathwire.com/fractions/fracactivities.html
        http://pinterest.com/pin/110267890848675977/
        Here are two different ways to use fraction number lines. They require students to use problem
        solving skills as they figure out how to arrange the numbers properly across the number line.
       
   B. CUBE
        http://pinterest.com/pin/224757837623006298/
        Students will need to be able to problem solve when taking those mandatory tests. This is a great
        reminder about how to solve problems.

   C. Monster Problem Solving
        http://www.teachersnotebook.com/product/CreativeClassroom/free-monster-math-problem-solving
       Problem solving activities for pre-k through fifth grade.

   D. Number Tiles
        http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Tiles-FREE-Problem-Solving-Activities-for-the-Primary-Grades
        Six free problem solving activities using number tiles.

7. Reasoning/Proof
    A. Algebraic Reasoning
         http://pinterest.com/pin/211458144975899661/
         Video about function boxes and algebraic reasoning.
    B. Creating Shapes
         http://pinterest.com/pin/138907969728687771/
         Students will be asked to make simple geometric shapes using combinations of other shapes.
        
    C. Card Pick Up
         http://www.education.com/activity/article/card-pick-up/
         This card game makes students use their reasoning skills to decide whether to pick up one or
          two cards each turn.
         
    D. Calculator Puzzles
         http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Calculator-Puzzles
         In this activity, students must use all of the numbers highlighted on a calculator to get a
         specified answer. It makes them use reasoning to figure out how to combine the numbers to get
         their answer.
        
8. Communication
    A. Math as a Social Activity
         http://www.edutopia.org/math-social-activity-cooperative-learning-video
         This is a guide to practicing math as a social activity.
         
9. Connections
    A. Coin Song
         http://todayinfirstgrade.blogspot.com/2012/03/just-bit-of-money.html
         Kids are fascinated by money and need to learn about it in order to use it. This song teaches
         them the basics.
       
   B. Lots of Money Activities
        http://the-learningtree.blogspot.com/2012/10/money-money-money-loads-of-freebies.html
        Here are some more activities to teach about money that students will need to know about.
       
   C. Teaching Through Real Life
         http://52brandnew.com/2012/10/23/teaching-math-through-real-life-experience/
        Here is a list of activities based on real life for students. It is important for them to see how they
         will apply what they learn in school in real life.
        
   D. Time Teller
        http://eisforexplore.blogspot.com/2012/05/time-teller-cheat-and-peek.html
        This is a great clock that can benefit visual and kinesthetic learners read analog clocks. This is a
        skill that many students need to practice.
       
10. Representation
      A. Wanted!
            http://mathcoachscorner.blogspot.ca/2012/04/wanted.html
            Poster having students display several ways to represent one number.
           
      B. Place Value
          http://www.parents.com/blogs/homeschool-den/2010/01/19/math/first-grade-math-additionplace-value/
          Students represent place value in terms of the whole number and the number of 1000's, 100's,
           10's, and 1's.
          
     C. Math Representation
         http://mathcoachscorner.blogspot.ca/2012/04/more-connections.html
         This activity has kids look at money in written form and in picture form as they work on
          adding and counting by 5.
        
     D. Easter Egg Number Representation
          http://room-mom101.blogspot.com/2010/03/easter-egg-matching-activity.html
          Use plastic Easter Eggs to review different representations of numbers. This activity can also
          be used to represent addition, subtraction, or multiplication problems.