Today's Classroom Activities :

Perimeters in Math

Pretty Perimeters
Math Help students grasp the idea of perimeters by making some that they can see. Measure the perimeter of the classroom, then measure colorful yarn and place it around the perimeter of the room. Measure the teacher's desk space and make a lovely perimeter of decorated tape for the floor. Measure and make perimeter trim for the windows, bulletin board, door, etc.

My Work Area
Math Reinforce the meaning of area by having students measure the area encompassed by their desk or work table. Use that measurement to make an "area" rug from large bulletin board paper or ask local carpet dealers to donate samples that students can measure for the closest fit. Require students to keep all their belongings within the area delineated by the area rug. You can extend this activity by making area rugs for a pet center, art center, private reading spot, etc.

Your students will see relationships between numbers – all while developing algebraic and geometric thinking with The Shape of Numbers by Michael Naylor.

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