johnandtinagilbert Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 It was discovered today that one can teach place value and complete chores at the same time! The chore at hand, rock relocation. Tools available, a seven and five year old boy. Begin with 3 locations: wheelbarrow, table, and chair. Have the boys count 10 rocks and put them in the wheelbarrow. Inform them that each time they put 10 rocks in the barrow, they can place one rock on the table, until they reach 10 rocks on the table. Wait for them to complete this activity. Once they have 10 rocks on the table, show them they are now allowed to place 1 rock on the chair. Remove the 10 from the table and tell them to keep composing until they have placed 10 rocks on the chair. Reward them with a popsicle, cut in 10 pieces. Walk away happy that some rocks got moved and you completed math for the day. Pat yourself on the back and thank the forum for always bringing school to life for you! Walk away with your best evil laugh...mu ha ha ha ha mu ha ha ha ha! Hence, thank you, dear hive, for suggesting Liping Ma's book. I am enjoying thoroughly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 ...hey, we've got rocks....and a 7yo and 5yo....and the 4yo can tag along... Thanks for the idea!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 My 14yo knows place value, but the rock relocation would be a good activity for him anyway. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 roflol! Love this idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rubilynne4 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 :lol: luv it! gotta check that book out. it keeps popping up on blogs/threads/posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 :lol: luv it! gotta check that book out. it keeps popping up on blogs/threads/posts. Just so you know, the book doesn't suggest this. It's simply encouraging me to be a better math teacher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehogs4 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 have you ever heard of "rock management?" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 have you ever heard of "rock management?" :lol::D I'm not just a worker, I'm the president. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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