Parent Workshop Videos
The following videos are recordings of our teachers presenting at parent workshops over the past couple of years. They are examples of reading and math lessons taught in the classrooms; therefore, they provide explanations and samples of the concepts listed in the title of the video. Even though they are categorized by the grade level, the information is consistent and reteaches or builds on concepts from one grade level to the next.
- 3rd Multiplication strategies (area model, open area model, and partial product) and distributive property
- 3rd Traditional literature: fairy tales, tall tales, folk tales, fables, legends, etc.
- 3rd Adding strategies (expanded form, concrete representation, number line, partial sum, and traditional)
- 3rd Informational text (non-fiction) Text features, main idea, and details
- 3rd Fractions: understanding and representation on a number line
- 3rd Importance of reading; interactive read aloud; text evidence; Multiplication strategies
- 4th Adding strategies (expanded form, concrete representation, number line, partial sum, and traditional)
- 4th Traditional literature: fairy tales, tall tales, folk tales, fables, legends, etc.
- 4th Multiplication strategies (area model, open area model, and partial product)
- 4th Use of text evidence; identify character, setting, and events
- 4th Area and perimeter; line plots with fractions
- 4th PASS Writing preparation
- 4th What is reading? Subtraction strategy (base ten/place value) and word problems
- 4th Academic vocabulary; fluency; comprehension; writing; listening; speaking
- 5th Traditional literature: fairy tales, tall tales, folk tales, fables, legends, etc.
- 5th Multiplication strategies (area model, open area model, and partial product)
- 5th Writing: compound sentences
- 5th Expressions, equations, and functions
- 5th Grade Test Taking Tips!
- 5th Adding fractions Writing strategy (story jars)
- 5th Adding and subtracting fractions
Additional Resources for Parents
Everyday Mathematics
For additional explanations and models of various math strategies, go to:
https://www.everydaymathonline.com/free_resources_main.html?frnologin=1
https://www.everydaymathonline.com/free_resources_main.html?frnologin=1
- Click on “Algorithms in Everyday Mathematics”
- Select a grade
- Select an operation
- Select an algorithm
- Select an animation
ABCYA.com
FREE, INTERACTIVE, and you can add this app to your tablet! All children's educational computer activities from ABCYA.com were created or approved by certified school teachers. All educational games are free and are modeled from primary grade lessons and enhanced to provide an interactive way for children to learn.
Recommended by: April Newton, 3rd grade
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM)
FREE, INTERACTIVE...A favorite with the teachers!
NLVM is a library of uniquely interactive, web-based virtual manipulatives or concept tutorials, mostly in the form of Java applets, for mathematics instruction (K-12 emphasis). Students can select any of the skills to work on. Example: Use base-ten blocks for additional practice with regrouping when adding and subtracting.
Recommended by: Heather Midgley, 3rd grade
Khan Academy
Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Read more...
Recommended by: Crystal Miller, 5th grade
IXL Math and Reading
IXL is the Web's most comprehensive K-12 practice site. Widely used by schools and families, IXL provides unlimited practice in more than 4,000 math and English topics. An adaptive learning system features games and awards, inspiring students to achieve. Read more...
Recommended by: Crystal Miller, 5th grade
CoolMath4Kids.com
This website offers practice with math concepts in the form of online games.
Recommended by: Laura Harris, 5th grade
Multiplication.com
FREE and INTERACTIVE
This site provides a fun system to help students of all ages learn the multiplication facts quickly and easily.
Recommended by: April Newton, 3rd Grade