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The California State Park Adventure Pass is just for you.

See how you can visit some of the most amazing parks in the country with your family and friends—for free.

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What?

In partnership with the First Partner's Office and the Natural Resources Agency, State Parks is offering the California State Park Adventure Pass, which provides free entry for fourth graders and their families at 54 amazing state parks throughout the state. Mountains, deserts, forests, rivers ... the choice of where to visit is yours. Learn more about the California State Park Adventure Pass.

Who?

You (a fourth grader from California), your family (up to three adults and other kids) and friends (everyone in your car) can enjoy all sorts of adventures at 54 state parks during your whole fourth grade year-and the following summer, too. This pass is valid for the one-year period during which the child is a fourth grader or fourth grade equivalent, from September 1 to August 31 of that year. For full terms and conditions, click here.

How?

Have your parent or guardian go to ReserveCalifornia.com or call (800) 444-7275. All they have to do is set up a profile by providing their name, address, phone number and email address, and we will send them your free California State Park Adventure Pass to their email right away! For individuals who do not have access to a smartphone, computer or printer and/or do not have an email address, they can still get a pass by visiting a State Parks Pass Sales Office. for a list of Pass Sales Office locations.

Where?

Once you have received your State Park Adventure Pass, you can use it by either printing it out or keeping it on your phone to show a uniformed State Parks staffer at one of these 54 state parks. View Google Map.
Free Passes Available for Purchase

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California State Parks, State of California

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California State Parks, State of California

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I am always on the lookout for quick and easy ways to practice math facts. Certainly we want to encourage and develop a deep, conceptual understanding of math concepts. And of course, we need to find ways to develop number sense, especially in the early years. But we also need to help kids become fluent in computation because this will give them confidence and set them up for less frustration in the upper grades. So today, I'm sharing another math card game that covers multiplication for kids, but can be adapted to practice any math skill.
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Easy Game to Practice Multiplication for Kids:

Today's game is called Spiral, and it's perfect for third-fifth grade. (Though it can be adapted for younger kids if used for addition and subtraction).

Skills Focus:

Multiplication (or other operations if you'd prefer)

Materials Needed for Spiral: Math Card Game for Kids

How to Play Spiral:

Get a quick overview with this video ( but be sure to see variations below!):
The object of this game is to be the first to travel from start to finish.

Start with a complete deck of cards, as well as 1-2 dice and game pieces for each player. Ace = 1, Jack = 11, Queen = 12 and King = 13.

For younger kids, you may want to have an index card with these values written down for their reference so they don't have to remember or try to figure it out.

To begin, build a spiral out of the entire deck of cards, as shown in the picture below. This will serve as your game board. You can use the same board for multiple games, or create a new board each time to change it up.

Each player then places their game piece at start (the center of the spiral).

To start, the first player rolls a die and moves that number of cards on the game board. They must then multiply the number on their die with the value of the card they landed on. If they solve it correctly, they stay there, otherwise they go back to their previous position.

Players then take turns rolling and moving around the game board.

If a player lands on a card with another player on it, they "bump" that player back to start.

If a player lands on a "double," meaning the number on their die and the value of their card is the same, they get to go again.
The first player to land exactly on the last card and correctly solve the multiplication problem wins!

Variations to the Game:

Because this creates such a unique game board that is different every time, there are countless possibilities. You can change the rules to practice all sorts of math concepts, depending on the age and ability of your kids.

For younger kids, you could change the operation to addition or subtraction (or even just practice number recognition by removing all face cards).

Or, if you'd like to focus on multiplying by 10, change the value of all face cards to equal ten.

To practice integer operations, make the black cards positive values and the red cards negative values, then add, subtract or multiply.

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However you play, I hope your kids enjoy the challenge, and spend more time practicing their math facts! 🙂
Looking for more fun and engaging math card games? See this post with games sorted by topic: And if you need for fun ideas for multiplication for kids, check out these resources:
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Spiral: Easy Way to Practice Multiplication for Kids

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I am always on the lookout for quick and easy ways to practice math facts. Certainly we want to encourage and develop a deep, conceptual understanding of math concepts. And of course, we need to find ways to develop number sense, especially in the early years.

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This week, we return to Chapter 10. This chapter covers two-dimensional figures, as well as identifying lines and angles, and analyzing patterns.

Please remember, Chapter 10 notes we take in class are under the "Homework Printables" section. In the same section, there are very helpful videos and tools to support you and your child if a concept needs a little more review.

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Mon 4/8- Electives
Fri 4/12- Mid-Chap Checkpoint Chap 10
Fri 4/19- Chap 10 Math Test
Mon 4/22- Electives
4/23-4/26- State Testing for 4th grade
Mon 5/6- Electives
Wed 5/8- California Travel Project Due
Thur 5/16- Railroad Museum Field Trip
Tue 5/21- End-of-Year 4th grade party

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Math: Lesson 10.1 Pgs. 402A (ALL), B(All)

IXL-  Do 1st skill on tracker (80 Smartscore or higher)

Reading: 20 min, Fill out Log

CA Travel Project- Introduction and National Park Post card due Friday (Worked on in class-must be done by Friday, otherwise becomes homework).

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We will take a break from Science as we work on our CA Travel Project.

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Wed 5/9- Jackson Open House

Fri 5/17- Minimum Day

Thur 5/23- Honor Roll Assembly @2:30

Fri 2/24- Last Day of School

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Math- Lesson 10.2 pgs. 406A (ALL),B (ALL)

IXL-  Do 2nd skill on tracker (80 Smartscore or higher)

Reading: 20 min, Fill out Log

CA Travel Project- Introduction and National Park Post card due Friday (Worked on in class-must be done by Friday, otherwise becomes homework).

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We will briefly cover the Mexican period of CA and then jump into the Gold Rush and westward expansion. This learning is complemented by our reading book too.

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Math- Lesson 10.3 pgs. 410A (ALL), 410B(ALL)

IXL- Do 3rd skill on tracker (80 Smartscore or higher)

Reading: 20 min, Fill out Log

CA Travel Project- Introduction and National Park Post card Friday (Worked on in class-must be done by Friday, otherwise becomes homework).

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Math- Lesson 10.4 Pg.414 A #2-8,

and Lesson 10.5 pg.418 A #2-7

IXL:  IXL- Do 4th skill on tracker (80 Smartscore or higher)

Reading: 20 min, Fill out Log/

CA Travel Project- Introduction and National Park Post card due tomorrow!

Worked on in class-must be done by Friday, otherwise becomes homework.

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Rescue Union School District - School Nutrition And Fitness

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Thank you for your time and donations! These items will be used for the various activities on Pioneer Day, Feb. 25th. Please deliver to the designated teacher by Feb. 23rd, unless a different date is specified. We can’t wait to see the students in action on this day! *For all plates, knives, or nap…

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Reading: We are continuing By the Great Horn Spoon, a historical fiction/tall tale story about the CA Gold Rush. Find the chapters we've read in class on the Absent Activities section if your child is missing class. We read Chapters 4-7 this week.

Writing: This final trimester focuses on informational writing. Students will write several paragraphs, research included, on special travel spots in CA. This culminates in the California Travel Project due in May. This week we introduce the project and get ready to write!