44. 6 Elementary Math Activities for Spring Aligned with K-5 Common Core State Standards

If you're looking for a way to practice your math concepts in a real-world context this spring, this is the podcast episode for you!

Tune in to hear descriptions for 6 elementary math activities for spring aligned with Common Core State Standards for grades K-5. During the episode I share the standard that inspired the activity, how the activity relates to the spring season, and a description of how to implement the activity with your learners.

And make sure to listen all the way through the episode; you may find yourself inspired to adapt one of these activities or use an activity for a different grade level.

Elementary math activities described in this episode include:

• Kindergarten: Counting flower petals
• 1st Grade: Measuring spring sprouts
• 2nd Grade: Telling sunrise and sunset times on clocks
• 3rd Grade: Finding the volume of objects using displacement
• 4th Grade: Counting sap drips and multiplying by 2 digit numbers
• 5th Grade: Mystery patterns with partners

Resources mentioned 💚

• Episode 6: 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching Outside
• Science Activity Index
• Episode 41: Teaching Elementary Math Outside with Lauren MacLean
• Episode 42: 6 Fun Spring Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards
• Episode 43: 9 Spring Picture Books to Help You Introduce Seasonal Signs, Plants, and Animals 
• Time and Date
• The Old Farmer’s Almanac
• Maple Tree Tapping - Sap Dripping video

Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode44

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