Math Magic Anchor Chart
Math Magic Warm-Up
How we activate our mathematician brains every single day!
SOLO TIME
1
Brain Power!
Look at the math mystery on the board. Think quietly in your own head. Tap your temple when you have a strategy!
💭 I can say: "My brain is thinking about..."
SHOULDER PARTNERS
2
Partner Power!
Turn knee-to-knee with your shoulder partner. Use your quiet whisper voice to share your math strategy.
🗣️ I can say: "My strategy is to..."
MATH TALK
3
Listen & Agree!
Listen with eyes and ears to your partner's idea. Tell them if you agree or if you solved it a different way!
🤔 I can say: "I agree because..." / "I solved it by..."
WHOLE CLASS
4
Show & Shine!
Raise a quiet hand to share with the whole class. Celebrate mistakes because they make our brains stretch and grow!
🎉 We can say: "Our favorite mistake today was..."
We are brave, helpful, and brilliant mathematicians!