Sunday, January 27, 2008

Math Riddles


I'm a math puzzler. Can you figure me out? If you can solve my riddle, leave me your comment!

Take 2 apples from 3 apples. How many do you have?

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Idioms


An idiom is a phrase that has a meaning different from the meaning of the individual words. For example, "It's raining cats and dogs." This phrase has nothing to do with cats and dogs. It simply means that it is raining very hard. Try this webcite and try to "see" through the idiom puzzle.

What are some idioms that your family uses? Write them in the comments.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Decimal Number Line


Try this site and watch your decimal estimation power grow. Tell me what you think.

Night Writers


Every week all fifth graders will receive a new writing prompt. This week our prompt takes us your next door neighbors. You discover that have super powers. Next week, you discover that your closet has a trap door . You slowly open the door when suddenly. . .