Montessori Fraction Circles: The Fraction Feast!
In this multi day class, learners will explore and deepen their understanding of equivalent fractions through hands on activities using fraction materials.
Kristi Leighton Montessori Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(319)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Follow up work will be provided after class and is optional for the learner to complete.Assessment
Formative assessment will be performed by the teacher through observations and students showing/sending their work to be checked.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
In this multi day class, your learners will continue their exploration of faction circles. The direct aim of this course is to sensorially associate the concept of equivalence with hands-on fraction pieces. The indirect aim is to prepare for identifying and reducing fractions. This class is a follow up to the two beginning fraction classes that have come before it. We will be using hands-on materials to help your learners gain an understanding of equivalent or not equivalent fractions. Students will have the opportunity to see and use Montessori materials in a concrete way to practice these skills. Before instruction begins, will take a few minutes to do introductions, a brief icebreaker and review some simple class rules. Then the fun begins! Please see below for each class agenda. Week 1 (April 7) Topic 1~ After a short lesson in which fraction materials will be shared via document camera, your learners will practice making equal fractions. They will learn the symbol of equivalence and be able to distinguish it from equal. ( different shapes which take up the same amount of space) Then we will make colorful posters of equivalent fractions which will be labeled. This will create an attractive and useful visual representation of equivalence of fractions. Week 2 (April 14) Topic 2~ In this lesson, learners will participate in a virtual feast in which they will determine what the fraction of items need to be supplied for a food themed party. This will include fractions of pizza, pies, drinks, and other kid related food. Through this engaging activity, learners will be able to practice reducing fractions as well. Students can share their completed posters if they did not finish or share in the first class. In order to be successful in this course, learners should be able to have a knowledge of ordinal numbers, sequence numbers, and write/express fractions correctly. I will help guide students from concrete towards abstraction and give them time to work through fraction based problems independently. I believe in student centered learning, so I am happy to adjust to the pace at which they are comfortable and confident. More challenging work can be given if that’s needed as well! I look forward to helping your learner build their concrete and abstract fraction skills in this engaging and stimulating course. See you in math class!
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of equivalent fractions and reducing fractions through a series of hands-on, student centered activities.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance is recommended for use of scissors during class.
Supply List
Learners should have the following for class: Pencil and paper Multicolored paper Scissors (parental guidance recommended) Fraction pieces or circles (digital pieces can be provided upon request) Learners will be provided the following: Multicolored fraction printables Blank equivalent fractions worksheets Reducing fractions worksheets
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
5.0
319reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in English from Denison University
Hello! I am so excited to teach your kiddos on Outschool! I have a degree in Elementary Education and have been teaching over 25 years. I also have a specialty Montessori certificate in grades 1-3, and a TESOL certification credential. For nine years I specialized as a learning Title I learning support teacher with a focus in reading and writing in the language arts curriculum with 5-9 year olds. I have taught 1st and 2nd grade in a Montessori classroom. I love helping children learn to read by teaching the fundamental skills of early reading, grammar, reading comprehension and writing. I also teach many cultures themed lessons for learners where we can enjoy exploring topics of our planet and space together!
I love to help children learn and be successful in the classroom through fun and engaging activities. I like to make classes challenging and rewarding for students, and I have a very student centered approach, which is aligned with the Montessori teaching philosophy. I think of myself as a guide, who always strives to meet children at their instructional level.
Outside of teaching, I am a mother of adult boy/girl twins. My husband and I have a senior rescue terrier named Sandy and we love to go for long walks. I also enjoy living a very healthy lifestyle which includes walking, hiking, yoga, running and enjoying nature whenever possible!
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about me. I hope to see your child in the classroom soon!Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week, 2 weeks
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-6 learners per class
