So I finally get to share an original activity that I created for our Multiplication chapter in math. Not sure if any of you out there use the "ThinkMath!" program, but to say it's not the way of 'traditional' math, is an understatement. This is my third year teaching it and my student this year were in 1st grade when it was introduced so they have basically gone through all years thus far with the program, which makes it easier for both of us. But one thing that we've found ThinkMath! lacks is a foundation of basic math skills...(For that our district tech coordinator found a great FREE site named Xtra math. Check it out if you are looking for a way to practice basic math facts on an individual level, thats NOT timed tests.) Anyway, as I was driving home from a weekend to visit my sister in Pittsburgh I drove past 4 rainbows..and a thought occurred to me to create a 'multiples rainbow' to practice multiples! I have attached the template I used, but feel free to take the idea and make it your own. I focused on multiples of 6-12, since those seem to be the ones students struggle with most. And it replaced my beginning of the year activity on my 'Mathtastic Board'. My new goal is to create a way to illustrate each math chapter. Already have an idea for our Factor chapter :) I'll share once I work on it a little more.
*ok still trying to get the hang of this, need to try and upload the template not on here yet* :(
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