Saturday, January 31, 2015

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Math Practice Websites

Hello Everyone!


Here are some wonderful resources to practice math at home. I have used them in other schools and teaching assignments and have seen great success. Click the links below.





This website allows your child to do 20 free practice problems per day based on lessons they are learning in class. Go to 6th Grade and select what your child is learning. Then, practice. The problems are presented at a pace and level of each child. You can also purchase a free 30 day trial for your child to try. 



I would encourage your child to practice basic math facts for 15-20 minutes every single day. On Fact Monster, you will find addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems. I’ll say it again…Practice!  :) 


Here's a bonus for you!

Middle School Common Core  
Here's a great website from where I went to school! Here, you will find resources and games for every subject (Math, English, Social Studies, and Science) Check it out!

-Miss B 

Hatchet - Audiobook and Book Links (EDITED TO INCLUDE AUDIOBOOK!!!!)










I will be giving you print outs of the chapters in class so you can take it home with you to read. Please, I encourage you to go back and re-read the chapters from class! If you misplace the handout,  I have included the link for you to print out at home.

Hatchet Book 




I am still working on finding the complete audiobook for Hatchet. In the meantime, go to www.audible.com and register. You get one free download, and why not download Hatchet so you can listen to it!? :)


EDITED

Here are the links to the audio book on Youtube


Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapters 18 and 19


We have read Chapters 1-7 in class. I will add in those links as well, if you would like to go back and re-read them :)


-Miss B

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - Links and Book








Here is the link to the audio book on Youtube for Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief for you to listen to outside of class (I encourage this so you can come to class prepared or hear chapters again to get a better understanding!)




I will be giving you print outs of the chapters in class so you can take it home with you to read. Please, I encourage you to go back and re-read the chapters from class! If you misplace the handout from class, I have included the link for you to print out at home.




Percy Jackson Book Print out



 Percy Jackson Audiobook - Youtube Link



-Miss B

Hello and Welcome!

Hello!




In this blog, you will find resources to help your child outside of class. I will be posting reminders, links to websites, interesting games, and other really helpful information to assist you in your school work.


Here's a little information about me:



Hello! This is my first year at ICMS. I currently teach 6th grade Intervention, concentrating in Math and English. I graduated in 2012 from Notre Dame College with my B.A in K-12 Mild/Moderate Special Education. Before coming to ICMS, I taught special education in grades K-5 at Mentor Schools.

Fun Facts about Miss. B 



- I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio.

-My favorite color is pink.

-I am a Cleveland sports fan (sorry!)

-I love to run. I've done 13 5k's and have plans to tackle longer distances in the future.

-When I'm not teaching, I enjoy baking, reading, cooking, and talking to my friends and family back home in Cleveland.