Episode 44

44. 6 Elementary Math Activities for Spring Aligned with K-5 Common Core State Standards

Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families · Victoria Zablocki, Elementary Teacher turned Outdoor Educator

March 17, 202520m 15s

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Show Notes

If you're looking for a way to practice your math concepts in a real-world context this spring, this is the podcast episode for you!

Tune in to hear descriptions for 6 elementary math activities for spring aligned with Common Core State Standards for grades K-5. During the episode I share the standard that inspired the activity, how the activity relates to the spring season, and a description of how to implement the activity with your learners.

And make sure to listen all the way through the episode; you may find yourself inspired to adapt one of these activities or use an activity for a different grade level.

Elementary math activities described in this episode include:

Kindergarten: Counting flower petals
1st Grade: Measuring spring sprouts
2nd Grade: Telling sunrise and sunset times on clocks
3rd Grade: Finding the volume of objects using displacement
4th Grade: Counting sap drips and multiplying by 2 digit numbers
5th Grade: Mystery patterns with partners

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