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Bridges e-NewsDecember 2011 

Greetings!  
 

As we head into the new year, keep posting your ideas and suggestions for Bridges implementation on the Bridges Blog, and remember there are ready-made Number Corner planners available on each Bridges by Grade Web page.

 

Happy Holidays.

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp
Bridges Blog Host
Bridges Blog Digest 

Calling for Student Contributions  We'd love to hear from students if you have one with a work sample to share or a question for other Bridges classrooms.  More>

Using Mathematics Vocabulary to Close the Gap
  A recent edutopia article describes the benefits for struggling students when vocabulary development is emphasized.  More>

Farewell to Long-Time Leader
  MLC bids workshop leader and curriculum specialist Dennis Adams a fond farewell as he retires this month.  More>

 

Work Place Gradual Entry Grade 2  Check out an alternative to introducing six Work Places at once.  More >
 
Counting Songs  K-1 teacher Misti Simmons from Casper, Wyoming shares these great songs.  More >

 

MathTappers: Apps to Help Children Make Sense of Math  New free apps designed to use visual models to assist students with understanding math.  More >

  

First Year with Bridges in an Independent School  Q&A with math specialist Alison Fox Mazzola about Bridges at her school in San Mateo, California.  More >

  

Authentic Math Experiences  A reflective look at Shelly Schaefer's first grade Bridges class by Dr. Stade of the University of Colorado at Boulder.  More >
Highlights 

Special Offers  Spanish Home Connections and transparenciesMore >
 
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MLC's Bridges in Mathematics: A Closer Look is an 8 week online course that helps teachers enhance their implementation. Details>
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