Happy Holidays!!!

Box Cars & One Eyed Jacks Math

To say that we had fun this past Wednesday would be an understatement.  We were once again visited by the dynamic duo of John & Jane Felling who shared with us a variety of activities and games to reinforce and teach math skills.  From decks of cards, dominos, dice, to IKEA meter sticks they kept our brains working, our faces smiling, and our hearts happy with all the fun we can now take back to our students.  And...they already aligned all of their games and activities to the Common Core for us!!!!  The day flew by. Thank you to all who joined us and THANKS to John & Jane for traveling to see us!

Check out their website www.boxcarsandoneeyedjacks.com to get copies of handouts, resources, and VIDEOS of many of the activities!!!

Jane demonstrating several simple and effective activities  for elementary students. 

South Wilmington teachers having fun with dominos.

School Psychologist Laura deep in thought (and armed with caffeine).

One of my favorite suggestions of the night. Using fun foam for a placemat for dominoes  dice and other manipulatives.  Reduces the noise level in the room AND can be made for specific concepts.  

White Oak teachers showing us how to play Salute!

Two of the most competitive GCSEC teachers, demonstrating "Care, Share, and Play Fair" 

Domino math fact fun!

 Gardner teachers working fast and thinking hard! 

Nettle Creek & Minooka teachers discussing greater sums and place  value.

ICS Teachers working on math facts!

Place value and so much more with a deck of cards...but we may have to work on classroom management...right Samantha?

Quick thinking dice work!

John showing how to use an IKEA meter stick as a number line!

Clockominoes in a Starburst graph.

You know you've been to a fun workshop with there is manipulative and chocolate carnage at your table!