Imaginary walk in the forest "relaxation"

Place: on mats in the class.
Time: 15 minutes.
  1. Pretend to put your boots on.
  2. Pretend to put your jacket on.
  3. Pretend to put your hat on.
  4. Pretend to put your neck warmer on.
  5. Pretend to put your gloves on.
  6. Pretend you are walking in the forest.
  7. Catch a leave with your right hand.
  8. Catch a leave with your left hand.
  9. Catch it with right hand and put it in left pocket.
  10. Catch it with left hand and put it in right pocket.
  11. Do it for ten times.
  12. Jump and catch a big leave.
  13. Hold it and keep it next to your heart.
  14. Lay down while holding on to the leave.
  15. Close your eyes and listen to the birds, the water, and the leaves.
  16. Feel the wind blowing your face.
  17. Imagine the blue sky.
  18. Keep your eyes closed and imagine the forest.
  19. When I touch your head, open your eyes and blow your leave.
"Help Your Student Learn How To Meditate"

Circle Time Math

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"Guess the number"

Rules:
  • Close your eyes and open your ears.
  • Count in your head.
I will drop cubes in the box, and you need to guess how many cubes I dropped.
Guessing and sharing thinking strategies:
  • What amount did you come up with?
  • What strategies did you use?
  • Is your strategy different or similar?
  • What is more than this?
  • What is less than this?
*When students are familiar with the game, include real- world problems.
Count around the circle
Rules:
  • Listen to your friends.
  • Count in your head.
  • Give some think time.
The teacher can start with a number. Each student will get to say a number as they count around the circle.
Counting can be by ones or by tens, and it can be backward and forward.
Thinking questions:
  1. If we count around the circle and start with 0, what number do you think the last student will say?
  2. If we count around the circle starting with 10, what number will we stop at?
  3. If I start with 10 and we are counting backward, will all students say a number?
  4. If we count around the circle two times, what number will we stop on?
  5. If Adam said 5, what number would Zaya say?

The MET situational problem

  • Help your students practice the long situational problems in a meaningful way.
  • Customize it based on their interests and real-life experiences.
  • Break down the task.
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Practice Bar Diagrams

  • The bar diagram is a visual strategy to help students understand the different components of the world problem.
  • Customize your problems to include students' interests and real-life experiences. 
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  • Take advantage of technology to engage your students. Students love Bitmoji.
Photos used under Creative Commons from Tadamasa Sawada, Ylliab Photo, ShinIlgR