Overwhelmed!

So I don't know what I was thinking other than I really wanted this degree, but what in the world told me to go for it now has me questioning my better judgment.  I just started my Master's in Education with a specialization in mathematics curriculum.  I would love to do what I blog about on a daily basis for others not just my class.  Between our beautiful and crazy children, the never ending demand of the classroom, and my attempts to continuously morph into a better teacher...my head is spinning.  I did not want to leave my blog untouched because I always have something that I have stumbled upon that is fabulous that I can't go without posting about.  So here is my new project of the future, mostly because I love math games and combined with a card game is even better!  I know that some of you have played Taboo before and today while surfing the lovely world of pinterest I ran across this blog...roots of the square.  You must check out these cards...awesome!  I can't wait to get these prepped for my class since I only teach half of algebra, but the excitement should help encourage me to squeeze this into my ever hectic schedule.  Please keep my sanity in your thoughts.

Geometry Vocabulary

Today we just worked through more word problems, so I figured I would pull out one from the archive. I taught geometry two years ago and decided we needed to cover formulas and definitions for the upcoming final. Each child was provided an 8.5 by 8.5 inch square. Each child was assigned a word that needed an example or picture on white paper and colored paper for an assigned formula. We did vocab speed dating so each child had presented their term to their classmate. The kids seemed to learn a lot and the added perk was that I had a pretty review poster for my classroom.