List of Fraction Game Links

Yet another fraction resource for you. This website contains a list of links that contain fraction games.

http://www.homeschoolmath.net/math_resources_3.php

Online Fraction Games

Happy Tuesday! This website has fun games that will help with fraction comprehension.

http://www.visualfractions.com/

Help with Fractions

Over the course of the next few weeks we will be studying fractions. This is a tricky area of math and can cause frustration. During this time period I plan to place helpful websites in my blog to assist with vocabulary and rules of working with fractions.

www.helpwithfractions.com/

Look for more help tomorrow!

Having Fun with Words

Over the course of the last few months our classroom has been participating in the new school wide spelling program. By the end of the sixth grade students will be expected to spell the most frequently used words in the English language correctly. While some students are already experiencing success, others are struggling to remember spelling patterns and usage rules. I have attached an article stating ways in which families can help to support their student spell efficiently through the use of games and activities.

http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/spelling.shtml

Also, directly to the right is a list of websites and the spelling games site which is designed for our curriculum. Enjoy and remember that the more your child is reading and writing at home, the easier spelling will become for them!

Go Cougs!

Conferences November 19-21 & 26-27

Conferences will begin November 19th with student dismissal taking place at 12:48 PM. If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment, please call me so we can arrange another time.

Unit 3 Math Test

We will be having our third math test of the year this Thursday. This test will include material questions relating to reading and interpreting graphs, variables in number sentences and calculating formulas. Journal pages covered during this unit were located between 83-123. A study guide will be sent home on Wednesday in order to help you review.

Fostering a Love for Reading

Over the past week, I have sat down with every student and discussed their goals for the remainder of the school year. Many students stated that they are easily distracted while reading and are not spending that much time at home with a book. I came across this article and thought it was relevant to what they had stated for their personal goals. This article provides simple tips on how you can help to foster a love for reading in your home. Enjoy!

http://preteenagerstoday.com/resources/articles/lovereading.htm

Welcome!

I am always looking for different ways in which I can keep the community informed with the happenings at Emerald Park. This is by far the most creative method to date!

While technology is advancing far more rapidly than even I can keep up with, I decided to give a fairly new method of internet communication a try. Blogging is a tool used by millions all over the world that allows people to talk via the internet and spread news about what is important to them. This is a simple tool which is rarely used in education. Since teaching is a passion of mine, this is yet another logical procedure which allows me to accomplish tons of work in just a few clicks of my mouse.

I plan on using this site to promote different educational websites and resources along with informing our EP community of special events and curriculum.

Please feel free to leave comments and respond to blogs that are of interest to you. Thank you so much for the support that you provide your child each and everyday. Together we will make this school year memorable for everyone!

Mrs. Lee