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Teaching Math With You Tube Videos: 2 Dimensional Shapes

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In the past few years,  I have posted some of my favorite songs and videos about  shapes ,  counting ,  multiplication ,  coins ,  time ,  fractions ,  teen numbers ,  area and perimeter  and  addition facts .  I try to keep these posts up to date with the latest songs and videos I am using with my students.  They are a great way to get a little movement break while still working on important math concepts.  One area that has changed and improved a lot is the number of videos and songs for teaching shapes that are now available.  Instead of updating my old post on You Tube videos for shapes, today I am going to share with you some of my current favorites for 2-D shapes and later this week I will share some of my favorites for 3-D shapes.  Jack Hartmann's Shape Songs Jack Hartmann's  You Tube channel is always coming out with new songs that are great for primary students.  He has some excellent son...

Teaching Math With You Tube Videos: Halloween Fun

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In the past few years,  I have posted some of my favorite songs and videos about shapes , counting , multiplication , coins , time , fractions , teen numbers ,  area and perimeter  and addition facts .  I try to keep these posts up to date with the latest songs and videos I am using with my students.  They are a great way to get a little movement break while still working on important math concepts. Today I want to share with you some fun Halloween themed You Tube Videos that are a great way to review math topics while having some holiday fun and movement.   Kindergarten I have several kindergarten friends this year who are still struggling with one to one correspondence, counting to 20 and recognizing single digit numbers.  The following few videos are a good way to work on these important ideas.  I like to sing along with them and work with them to make up finger plays or dances to go with them.   First Grade I love the 10 in the bed rh...