The activity inspired by “Elevator Magic” by Stuart J. Murphy engages early elementary and middle school students in teaching subtraction with whole numbers and integers. It combines storytelling with creativity, allowing students to draw an elevator journey while solving equations at each stop, enhancing their mathematical understanding through imaginative learning.
This post suggests using Sherri Duskey Rinker’s The Twelve Days of Christmas for engaging Christmas math and science lessons. It outlines the STEM Design Process, emphasizing the importance of creativity, communication, and iterative improvements in student projects. Incorporating picture books enhances engagement and connects literacy with STEM activities across all grade levels.
The post emphasizes the true meaning of Thanksgiving as a time for gratitude, suggesting a math activity centered on counting blessings across various grade levels. It links counting to mathematical concepts, ranging from basic counting in early grades to statistics and infinity in higher grades, encouraging reflection and service to others during the holiday.
The post discusses the importance of teaching perseverance to students, especially in mathematics. It emphasizes using picture books like “Elbow Grease” to illustrate concepts like gumption and resilience. The author encourages creating a classroom culture that values mistakes, offers engaging tasks, and promotes self-reflection to enhance students’ problem-solving skills.