We’ve reached that point in the school year where anything goes. Zero lucks are given. Teachers everywhere are looking for that pot of gold to motivate students as they inch their way towards spring break. These recommended teaching resources have been tested, tried, and absolutely adored by little leprechauns all over the world. I firmly believe your classes will love them, too!
Themed Digital Decks
These happy-go-lucky Boom decks are literally NO PREP, NO FUSS! Classes go WILD with these picture reveals. As students correctly solve and search for their answers in the provided grid, the response blocks slowly disappear to reveal a St. Paddy scene below. Boom cards are self-checking interactive digital tasks. Every question provides immediate feedback to students, making this a great option for independent practice. Whatโs not to love?!
- Finding Percent of a Number Reveal a Picture
- Converting Decimals to Percents Reveal a Picture
- Finding Percent of a Number Reveal a Picture
- Fraction, Decimal, and Percent Equivalencies Reveal a Picture
Other March themed digital resources are available for:
Even more Boom decks can be found in my store here on the blog or on TpT.
Mystery Picture Printables
Color by code activity pages are a student favorite month after month, year after year! Each set focuses on a specific math standard (see topics below). A full-color answer key and four unique student pages are included with each download.
Click here for more color by code activities, both holiday-themed and generic designs.
Task Cards and Google Formsโข
Donโt get so lost in the curriculum you lose your classes in the process! As a self-proclaimed nerd, itโs hard for me to admit that math is not a priority for everyone. Some of my middle schoolers are busy caring for younger siblings during remote instruction while their parents are out at work. Some are more into literature and the arts than numbers. All of them are dealing with the loss of the carefree childhood that we once knew prior to COVID-19. My heart truly breaks for todayโs kids!
Iโm all about putting people before policies. Checking in with my students through a private, between-you-and-me survey helps me see at a glance which kids are struggling and may need a little extra TLC. The thematic emojis help students identify which emotional zone they are in while an optional open-ended question is also included for sharing details.
Social-emotional demands arenโt the only change around here. Task cards that were once used to encourage movement in math have now been digitized as self-correcting Google Forms and Boom decks. If you prefer paper printables, my task cards are still self-checking thanks to nifty little QR codes! Learners will love solving and scanning for the answer key, freeing you up to walk around the room, work with a small group, monitor progress, etc.
ACTIONABLE STEPS:ย Lucky you, that about does it for this St. Patrick’s Day math resource roundup! Which was your favorite? What would you like to see later this spring? Let me know in the comments below or send an email. Iโd love to hear from you and create new, exciting resources with your studentsโ needs in mind!
