Bridges Blog Archive for May 2012

Mystery Class Revealed

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   May 29, 2012

When Bridges students from Shaw Island School saw a post here in January, they had to keep a secret. The blog entry, Mystery Class: Tracking Sunlight to Solve a Mystery, described an eleven week hunt in which students from around the world attempt to find mystery classes based on the changing amount of sunlight in each location.

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Proud Bridge(s) Moment!

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   May 23, 2012

If you've been around any third grade Bridges students lately, you may find budding enthusiasm for...what else...BRIDGES!

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New Virtual Geoboard Tool

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   May 22, 2012

MLC announces the release of another free, virtual manipulative, the Geoboard App. Students stretch bands around pegs to form line segments and polygons and make discoveries about perimeter, area, congruence, fractions, and more.

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Summer Math Fun: Resources for Families

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   May 21, 2012

During summer break, parents may seek online resources to engage children in math skills review. As you prepare your summer newsletter, consider including a Summer Math Fun! handout, highlighting several free math game sites.

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MLC Virtual Bookshelf

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   May 14, 2012

Early in my teaching career, our school librarian modeled what it meant to know and love both kids and books. She always had a title in mind for each child, covering every imaginable topic. With the growth in math-related children's books, educators are now able to help children make connections to all kinds of mathematical concepts. For some children, a book invites math exploration, or makes ideas more approachable.

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