Bridges Blog Archive for March 2012

Summer Workshops with MLC

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   March 27, 2012

Looking out my window, summer seems far off...but in actuality, it's just around the corner! Are you ready to start making some plans?

This summer, The Math Learning Center offers many open enrollment workshops. Offerings include a variety of Bridges classes as well as Algebra Through Visual Patterns.

It's going to be a fun summer! Come join us!

 

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Technology Teaching Tools at TESiboard

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   March 26, 2012

During development of the new K-5 resource links we've searched through dozens, perhaps hundreds, of websites, looking for the best tech resources available. The TES iboard, "a purpose built library of visual, dynamic, interactive resources," is worth additional exploration.

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Website Reorganization

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   March 20, 2012

You may have noticed some changes in the website. The "Support for Bridges" section has been reorganized to better meet the needs of Bridges users. When you visit Support for Bridges you'll see a menu on the left with several new features:

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Greater Than/Less Than: Whiteboard Tool, Song, & Activities

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   March 14, 2012

After seeing some greater than/less than desktop tools for students on Mrs. T's First Grade Class blog, I wanted to create a version for use on the whiteboard. It's very easy to make.

Materials needed:

black posterboard
white posterboard
metal brads
packing tape
magnet(s)

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Song: Counting with a Leprechaun

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   March 13, 2012

Invite your students to count with a Leprechaun in this YouTube video. This HarryKindergarten song counts by:

  • 1's to 20
  • 2's to 30
  • 5's to 200
  • 10's to 100

What a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

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