Decimal Review and Fraction Reinforcement

This week as I was trying to help my daughter review decimals, being that she struggled with that last unit.  Her class is currently working on fractions, which are closely related to decimals.  I printed some worksheets from www.commoncoresheets.com .  Finding the decimal on the number line worksheet was where we started.  It is technically a fourth grade standard, 4nf6. It however was a struggle for her, even after determining that the half fraction was equivalent to 0.5.  I was completely stumped by her confused by her struggle.  We again reviewed the concept and one of the things that I found to be helpful this time is splitting the half portions of the number line into quarters.  Remembering that her class is currently working  on fraction, I found it to be a good way to reinforce current content and review previous material.   I used these visuals to help her.  I hope someone else can find this helpful.

A cute little bug...

Crafty Morning's Heart Caterpillar

Last week as I was looking for ideas for my door , when I came across this website this cute Valentine's Day Caterpillar.   My  . This website had a Valentine’s Day theme craft, a heart caterpillar. My class has currently been working on sequencing.  This idea would have been extremely appropriate had we not just completed the bulletin board already.  The caterpillar concept is great because  is because it can be used interdisciplinary and for a variety of grades.  It could be as simple as students just cutting the shapes of hearts or as complex as creating a particular pattern or sequence.  If it is used to create a sequence, then this is  a great way to incorporate different content.  If students were to sequence a story they were reading,  they could draw or write the various event within the story arc.  This really is a base idea that can be scaled to any level depending on the population and abilities of your students.  I just thought it was really adorable and functional, so I wanted to share.   In case anyone wanted to give it a try, directions can be found on www.craftymornings.com.   And for those who have a curiosity bug, here are some pictures of my bulletin board,  door, and wall display.