You know, math doesn’t have to be a snooze-fest. In fact, with the right activities, it can be a total blast! So, if you’re ready to shake things up and have some fun with your second-grade class, you’re in for a treat. Math choice boards.
Alright, folks, let’s get real. Math can be a bit of a snooze for some kiddos or even a nightmare, right? But fear not! We’ve got a bag of tricks full of choice board math activities that’ll have your second graders begging for more. Inspired by the illustrative mathematics curriculum, these activities are not only fun but also sneakily educational. Let’s dive in, shall we?
Math Choice Boards Options
- Flash cards: Who said flashcards had to be boring? Not us! Students get to create their own flash cards, and let the math showdown begin. It’s like a game of mathematical poker, where the only currency is numbers.
- Let’s Get Movin’: Time to shake those sillies out! Send your students on a mission to measure everything in sight using non-standard methods. Step counts, object tracing – you name it, they measure it. It’s math with a side of cardio! Highlight the kinesthetic aspect of this activity and its benefits for students who learn best through movement and hands-on experiences.
- Skip Counting Challenge: Ready, set, skip! Challenge your class to a skip counting showdown. Twos, fives, tens – they’re all fair game. It’s like a math-themed dance party, but instead of busting moves, they’re busting out numbers.
- Non-Standard Measurement: Rulers? Nah, we don’t need those here. Break out the straws and paperclips and let your students measure away. It’s math with a twist, and trust me, it’s a game-changer.
- Word Problem Workout: Time to flex those problem-solving muscles! Bust out the word problems and let your students become math detectives. It’s like cracking a secret code, but instead of spies, they’re solving for ?.
- Survey Your Class mates: What a great way to get to know your classmates. Students create a survey based on their topic. Plus, they will create a graph to display their results.
- Be the teacher: The student becomes the teacher. Teach the math concept that is provided.
- Shape Sorting Game: Who knew sorting shapes could be so much fun? Raid your junk drawer for buttons and coins, and let the shape sorting bonanza begin. It’s like a treasure hunt, but instead of gold, they’re hunting for triangles and squares.
- Word Web: Your second grade students will tell you what they think of each Illustrative Math unit using the word web. They can be frustrated, excited, confused, who knows. This word web option on the choice board let’s teachers see what your student thinks.
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So there you have it, folks – nine math activities guaranteed to make math the highlight of your second-grade curriculum. With a little creativity and a whole lot of fun, you’ll have your students begging for more math time. Who knew learning could be such a blast?
P.S. Don’t forget, the templates are INCLUDED!
