BIRD!!!

When the "birds of prey" assembly was at school, I got the chance to have a bird fly to me! 
A once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Check it out...

http://missliefer.blogspot.com/2010/11/birds-of-prey-assembly.html

Making Math Fun

Making Math Fun!
That was the title of my presentation today at the 26th Annual ICTM Conference on Teaching Mathematics in Carbondale, IL.
It went really well. AND surprisingly, I wasn't as nervous as I thought I would be!

YIKES! My name as a conference speaker!
Session 2. 10:10.

My blurb in the program to get people to come...
"Want some fun ideas to help your students practice basic skills? This session will provide innovative, hands-on math activities to engage all learners."


The sign with my name outside the "Illinois Room" where you could find me!

Close up shot of the sign!


whew! I make it!

my outline for the speech:

I. Introduction

II. Games Philosophy

III. No Supplies Needed
a. Multiplies
b. Riddles
c. Comics

IV. Calculators
a. Problem Solving
b. Checking Answers
c. “Beat the Calculator”

V. Dice and Cards
a. Place Value Predicting
b. Card Addition
c. Subtraction Target Practice
d. Spill the Beans
e. Name that Number
f. Top-it (war) *my favorite*