Thursday, October 18, 2012

Fractions!

One of my favorite things to teach in math is fractions. There's so much you can do to teach this and my kids have always done well with this difficult skill. Yesterday we learned about halves and we did my cookie activity from last year


Today we covered fourths and we used the story The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza 
We each made a little red hen and a pizza. Once we finished the pizza, we folded it into fourths and drew lines to show the four equal pieces. They LOVED this activity and it helped so much! If you want the patterns, I can fix it up into a little freebie...just let me know!




***If you have commented or emailed me about the Reading Street Comprehension Sheets....I *promise* I am going to upload them! I've been so backed up with units that I haven't finalized them yet. They will be up this weekend! Sorry for the delay! 
Update!: Reading Street Comprehension Sheets can be found here.

*****UPDATE 5/29/14 The craft patterns for The Little Red Hen Pizza are now available in my store! I've included extra fraction practice in the unit :) Click here to check it out!



Posted by Leslie Ann at 3:55 PM

73 comments:

  1. absees123sOctober 18, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    I would love the patterns! :O) Thank you!

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  2. ElisabethOctober 18, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Those hens are precious!! :)

    Elisabeth
    www.missdelk.blogspot.com

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  3. Beverly ElrodOctober 18, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    I would love the patterns! This is one of my favorite stories!! Thanks for sharing

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  4. CupcakeOctober 18, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I would LOVE the pizza activity! We are reading The Little Red Hen in our Treasures book next week :)
    ❤Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

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  5. KimOctober 18, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    I would love theses fraction patterns! I love that book. It's such a fun twist. I'm also one of your reading street followers. Your activities are always super! Can't wait for the comprehension sheets.
    kimworthey@yahoo.com

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  6. DebbieOctober 18, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    I love your fraction activites! I would so appreciate it if you uploaded a template for the pizza/hen activity. Super Cute and Super Fun!

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  7. sarahOctober 18, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Oh yes I'd love the patterns. LOVE that book and your chickens are to cute!:)

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  8. Teaching Fabulous Firsties!October 18, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Hi Leslie Ann,
    I'm so thankful for your cute ideas and Reading Street inspiration! Thanks for the ideas--I put the book in my Amazon cart! I like your fraction projects. I vote for a pizza fraction freebie. :)
    Thanks again!
    Corinna
    Teaching Fabulous Firsties!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 18, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Yes I'd love the feebie on the pizzas. Looks like fun. thanks.

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  10. KellyOctober 18, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Such a cute idea! We just finished Little Red Hen Makes Pizza last week, I'll have to remember it for next year.

    Thanks!

    Kelly @ I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher

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  11. Jenn BatesOctober 18, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    The Little Ren Hen activity is adorable!! I'd LOVE it if you shared it as a freebie, thanks!
    Jenn
    Finally in First

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  12. Lori ROctober 19, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    How cute! I would love to have the pattern.
    lraines78@gmail.com

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  13. Lisa October 19, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    So cute! I would love a copy of The Little Red Hen activity.
    Lisa
    lmehr@dsdmail.net

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  14. UnknownOctober 19, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Adorable and it would help teach those nasty fractions! I'm doing Little Red Hen with many versions next week anyway! I'd love to have the craftivity! Thanks so much.
    Bobbi :)
    bobbikmettler75@gmail.com

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  15. JES0310October 19, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Hey! So I know you do Go Math but you are teaching fractions right now. Did you just do this to do it, or did you switch around the curriculum and take a break from this dreadful addition that have us doing in chapter 3? I wish we could take a break from Go Math...

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    1. Leslie AnnOctober 20, 2012 at 7:33 AM

      We decided to skip around after tackling addition in chapter 1! We went to chapter 11 then 12 and we finish it up on Monday and we are headed to Chapter 6. Addition/Subtraction was just too much for them right now!

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  16. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Hi, I just love your cause and effect anchor chart, however I can't see all of it. Would you mind posting a picture of the whole chart? I just love all the anchor charts you have made and I am sure this one is just as cute! Thanks!

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  17. UnknownOctober 22, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    I would love the patterns!

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  18. BPN357December 2, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Love love love your Little Red Hen Idea. If possible I would greatly appreciate your pattern.

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  19. AnonymousDecember 12, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    I would love your pattern if possible!!! Love your ideas!

    brittany.lowe@canadianisd.net

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  20. CarolJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    I would love the pattern please. Your classroom looks fabulous!

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  21. TabbieFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    I would love the pattern! tabithayantis@gmail.com

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  22. Ms. Jenni ClarkMarch 21, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    I would love the pattern template! Your work is great! jclark@hcs.k12.nc.us

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  23. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    I would also love the pattern! Ms.boccalatte@iTeach.org

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  24. GroovyOnesApril 7, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Leslie, that project with the Red Hen is absolutely adorable! I would love to have the patterns and directions. Thanks. zahorakl@d62.org

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  25. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    I would love a copy of the little red hen patterns and directions as well. My email is jangelo1982@hotmail.com

    Thank you!

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  26. Jodi GarnerApril 21, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    I just found your blog, and it is marvelous!
    My kindergarteners would love to make the hen and pizza :)
    Could you please send me the pattern? My email is jodkoe@gmail.com.

    Thanks so much!

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  27. JudiApril 22, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    I would LOVE the patterns for the little red hen activity for fractions. jpd83@gcecisp.com. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  28. LizaApril 24, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    I would LOVE the patterns for this fraction activity!!
    liza.winkler@sendit.nodak.edu

    Thank you!!

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  29. LizaApril 24, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    I would LOVE the patterns for this fraction activity!!
    liza.winkler@sendit.nodak.edu

    Thank you!!

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  30. LizaApril 24, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    I would LOVE the patterns for this fraction activity!!
    liza.winkler@sendit.nodak.edu

    Thank you!!

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  31. LizaApril 24, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    I would LOVE the patterns for this fraction activity!!
    liza.winkler@sendit.nodak.edu

    Thank you!!

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  32. ToniApril 30, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Please give me the pattern! Love this!! trmullis@moreheadstate.edu

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  33. UnknownMay 8, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Thank you for sharing your Little Red Hen idea for teaching fourths. If possible, I would love to have your pattern. melanie.syslo@hfsj.org

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  34. UnknownMay 8, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Love your Little Red Hen idea for teaching fourths. If possible I would love to have your pattern. melanie.syslo@hfsj.org

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  35. UnknownMay 16, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    I love it too!!! Along with everyone else :) Can I have the patterns? lbonilla@villagecharter.org
    Thanks!!!

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  36. karayorkOctober 20, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Hi, I would LOVE the pattern for the Little Red Hen, very cute for my self-contained first grade class! We are covering fractions the next couple weeks. Thanks in advance- kara488@hotmail.com

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  37. KatieOctober 27, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I would love this activity freebie. Thanks so much katie402005@yahoo.com

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  38. KatieOctober 27, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    I would love this Little Red Hen activity freebie. Thanks so much! I am new to 1st grade and I am always looking for fun learning ideas.

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  39. TammieNovember 19, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    I would love the pattern as well! Thanks so much!

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  40. UnknownJanuary 9, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    How cute! Would love to have the Little Red Hen freebie! Thank you!
    lcollins61@windstream.net

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  41. UnknownJanuary 12, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Is there a way that I could get the freebie for this! I Love this Idea!

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    Could I please get the pattern for this? Love the idea of adding good literature with it ; )
    blackmonl@jr7.k12.mo.us

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  43. Rosy PatelJanuary 28, 2014 at 7:14 PM

    I would love the patterns. Thanks! --Rosy rosyashish@yahoo.com

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  44. Ms. GravesFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    hi! Is the pattern available for this? Thanks!!

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  45. Lisa EvansMarch 4, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    I would really like this pattern. We are starting fractions next week. Thanks so much!!!
    Lisa
    evansli@hickoryschools.net

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  46. UnknownMarch 9, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    I would also LOVE to have this pattern! We are starting fractions next week. Thanks a bunch! terridelomas@gmail.com

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  47. UnknownMarch 16, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Would love this pattern too! denisetrainor@aol.com THANKS!

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  48. sunteachMarch 23, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    I would also love these patterns! sunteach777@aol.com
    Thanks!

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  49. teachermomof2March 23, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    I would love this pattern too!
    Lisa
    ldryzal@gjsd.net

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  50. clinvilleMarch 24, 2014 at 3:37 AM

    I love this activity and would love the pattern!
    seajay001@yahoo.com
    Thank you!!

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  51. UnknownMarch 25, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Love this activity! I would love the patterns! amylsharris@gmail.com
    Thank you for sharing!

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  52. AnonymousMarch 26, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Would love to have the patterns if you are still in business. Thanks!
    seb6a@mtmail.mtsu.edu

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  53. BrandiApril 2, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    I would also love the patterns for this activity! So cute! brandi.todrank@evsc.k12.in.us

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  54. maresApril 3, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    I would love the patterns for this activity.
    lmares@nhusd.k12.ca.us

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  55. maresApril 3, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    I would love a copy of this activity.
    lmares@nhusd.k12.ca.us

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  56. Courtney ZitzewitzApril 10, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    I would love a copy of this activity!

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  57. Courtney ZitzewitzApril 10, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    I would love a copy of this activity!

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  58. AnonymousApril 11, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    I would love the patterns for this activity as well! sdouglas@cbcsd.org. Thanks for the fun ideas!

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  59. kgluskinApril 22, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    These are so cute! I would love a copy of these patterns to use with my first graders!
    kgluskin@sd44.org

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  60. HeathieApril 23, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    I would love a copy of this activity! I will doing fractions soon and my kids love pizza!
    Thanks for the help.
    d.debbie@comcast.net

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  61. UnknownApril 27, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    I would love the patterns for these! So cute! Thanks!
    kbarsodi@gmail.com

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  62. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    I would love the pattern too! It is very cute! Thank you. tvigna@lwsd.org

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  63. AmberMay 3, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Oh! Adorable! Could I have it as well? Thank you!
    a.marsh@biglake.k12.mn.us

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  64. UnknownMay 5, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    Very Cute! I would love a copy.. acampbell14@sbc.edu

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  65. UnknownMay 14, 2014 at 4:54 AM

    I would love a copy of the pattern. Thanks :)
    jgay109@gmail.com

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  66. UnknownMay 14, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    Hi
    This is so cute! I would love the patterns as well! lauraado@gmail.com

    Thanks,
    Laura
    First Grade Spies

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  67. CherylMay 14, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    What an awesome activity. I would love the patterns! c1sleigh@aol.com Thanks!

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  68. UnknownMay 20, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    I would love the patterns for the the Little Red Hen Fraction Activity. Looks Like Fun!
    awjones@hcps.us

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  69. StephanieApril 9, 2016 at 6:40 PM

    I would also love the pattern for "The Little Red Hen" Fraction Activity :) macdosl@pwcs.edu

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  70. Mrs. GimbelApril 12, 2016 at 8:27 AM

    I would love a pattern for the lIttle Red Hen Fraction Activity!!!

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  71. UnknownApril 20, 2016 at 12:03 PM

    I would love the patterns if possible. Thanks so much! kristiegarner17@gmail.com

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  72. UnknownSeptember 25, 2016 at 6:51 PM

    yes please, starcreek82@yahoo.com

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