Being Intentional

"Anything you can believe, you can achieve." Napoleon Hill
It all starts with our thoughts. If I don't know where I'm going or believe that I can get there, am I ever going to get there? NO! Because if I don't know where I'm going, I'll end up where I don't want to be. Interesting how the world works that way. The more intentional you are about things, the more intentionality you get back. So when you have a goal, believe you can get there, it's going to alter your actions because your thoughts lead to words which lead to actions. When your thoughts are going in the right direction, there's a whole lot better chance your words and actions and habits will go in that same direction. And when obstacles are there to block your way, it's not going to distract you from your goal because you'll know how to get back on track once you make it past or over or through the roadblock. Whatever you sow, so shall ye reap. Wise words.

Gratitude Thoughts

I love Thanksgiving and its meaning. I wish it was more than just one day per year, but I'm super glad we at least get this one. In the book, "The Secret," it talks a lot about gratitude and how it's the most powerful force to bring goodness into your life. "It is impossible," states Rhonda Byrne, "to bring more into your life if you're feeling ungrateful." And, "You are the creator of your life, so start by creating your day." So I've started, when I wake up each morning, to be intentionally grateful. I set my foot on the ground and say "Thank", then my next foot and say "You" and say "Thank you" all throughout my morning routine with every step I take. It's been amazing to see that when I put out gratitude into the world, more things to be grateful for tend to show up. I love the power of the law of attraction, and I really hope I can help my kiddos understand the power of it a bit more so they can start bringing more goodness into their world.

Dividing Mixed Numbers

This video shows how to divide mixed numbers by converting to improper fractions, then flipping the second fraction, then multiplying straight across.  Finish up by simplifying your answer.

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Dividing Fractions

This discusses how to divide fractions by flipping the second fraction, then multiplying. Remember to simplify your answer.

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Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

This video shows how to multiply whole numbers and fractions by converting the whole number to a fraction with the denominator of 1, then multiplying straight across.  Finally, simplify your answer.

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Multiplying Fractions

3 words: multiply straight across!  Then simplify, of course.

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Subtracting Mixed Numbers

This video goes through how to subtract mixed numbers: if the larger number has the bigger fraction, then find the LCD, make both fractional parts have the same denominator, then subtract and simplify (don't forget the whole numbers, too!).  If the bigger number has a smaller fraction, then borrow 1 whole number (remember your whole number is any number divided by the same number, so make sure that number is the same as your denominator).

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Adding Mixed Numbers

This video goes through how to add mixed numbers: first, write fractional parts with a common denominator, then add.  Once added, add the whole number to the mix, and simplify as needed.

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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

This video shows the process of adding fractions with unlike denominators: finding the least 

common denominators, then making each fraction have that denominator, then add.  Once 

added, simplify your answer.

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Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

This video shows how to add and subtract fractions when they start with like denominators.  Simply add the numerators (keep the denominators the same), then simplify.

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Comparing Fractions

This video demonstrates 2 different ways of comparing fractions: using the Least Common Multiple (LCM) and converting to a percentage.

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Fractions: Least Common Multiple

This video describes the process and beginning uses of finding the Least Common Multiple (The LCM is an essential skill when it comes to adding and subtracting fractions).  

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SImplifying Fractions

This video goes over the process of simplifying fractions.

*Note - you know you have simplified if one fraction term is a prime number and is not a factor of the other number.

Click here for a printable practice worksheet from Dr. Mike's Math Games for Kids 

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Greatest Common Factor

This video demonstrates the steps to finding the Greatest Common Factor, which is most helpful when it comes to simplifying fractions.

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Fractions to Percent Equivalents

This video goes over the basic fraction to percent equivalents and how to compute them.

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Equivalent Fractions - Part Deux

This video goes over the practical use of equivalent fractions in 5th grade.

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Equivalent Fractions - Part 1

This video shows the basics behind what equivalent fractions are and how to get any fraction's equivalent.

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Fractions - Mixed to Improper

This video shows the process of converting mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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Fractions - Improper to Mixed

This video shows the process of converting improper fractions to mixed numbers.

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Fractions as Division

This clip shows how fractions are simply division problems.

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