A Mathematics Classroom

Students in Action - Using Manipulatives

Geometry and Spatial Sense:
Grade 4 students creating 3D skeletons with straws and modelling clay.

Curriculum Expectations: construct skeletons of three-dimensional figures, using a variety of tools, and sketch the skeletons
Grade 5 students constructing nets of prisms and pyramids.

Curriculum Expectations: identify and construct nets of prisms and pyramids


Strategy Walls


A variety of Math Strategy Walls from my current and previous classrooms.







Organizing Manipulatives

A two-sided library cart on wheels is the best way to organize manipulatives!




A Celebration of Learning Fractions

Fractions can be daunting to students. I have celebrated our learning in fractions the past few years through a day full of fun fraction learning on "Fraction Friday." The students love working together to complete a variety of fractions learning activities, especially the fraction activities that involve food!