Nicole Holcomb
4/5 Team Chair, 4th Grade Advisor
Contact Information
nholcomb@furlowcharter.org
(229) 931 - 8667
Subjects Taught
Reading, ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies
Degrees Earned
A.S. Early Childhood Education
A.A. Foreign Language
B.S. Early Childhood Education
M.Ed. Elementary Education
Ed.S. Elementary Education
Bio
Mrs. Holcomb is beginning her fifth year at Furlow Charter School. While at Furlow, she has been teaching all academic subjects in fourth and fifth grade. She is excited to be returning to 4th grade this year. Most recently, Mrs. Holcomb was named the Teacher of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year! She also just completed coursework to earn her Ed. Specialist degree in Elementary Education from Georgia Southwestern State University.
Mrs. Holcomb lives in Leesburg, GA, with her husband and three children, who also attend Furlow Charter School in middle and high grades. Mrs. Holcomb's favorite child is her 10-year-old pomapoo, Macy. Her favorite subjects are social studies and grammar. Hobbies she enjoys while not at school include reading, playing board games, going to church, spending time with her family, going to the beach, and attending social events with friends.
Weekly Reading Links
Wk 2: A Visit with Grandpa By: Mildred Pitts Walter Visit the Author - YouTube Read Aloud
Wk 3: Addie in Charge PPT – Addie in Charge PowerPoint presentation - Website (mrsfortenberry.com)
Wk 4: The Swimming Hole PPT - By Laura Ingalls Wilder - Website (mrsfortenberry.com)
Wk 5: Keepers - PowerPoint Presentation - YouTube Read Aloud
Wk 6: Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? PPT - PowerPoint - YouTube Read Aloud
Wk 7: Train to Somewhere PPT - PowerPoint Presentation - Train to Somewhere (mrsfortenberry.com)
Wk 10: Out of the Blue - What's the Big Idea Ben Franklin? - YouTube
Wk 11: Komodo Dragon - (mrsfortenberry.com) - YouTube Read Aloud
Wk 12: Children of Clay -
Wk 13: A Big City Dream - PowerPoint Presentation -
Wk 14: Yingtao's New Friend - (mrsfortenberry.com)
Wk 15: Lou Gehrig- YouTube Read Aloud
Wk 16: Race for the North Pole - (mrsfortenberry.com) - PowerPoint Presentation
Wk 19: Space Probes - PowerPoint Presentation -
Wk 20: Family Pictures - Website (mrsfortenberry.com) - YouTube Read Aloud
Wk 21: Short Poems What is Poetry? | Introduction to Poetry
Wk 22: John Henry - Website (mrsfortenberry.com) - YouTube Read Aloud
Wk 23: Blame it on the Wolf - YouTube Play By 4th graders @ River Springs Elementary - Script.pdf (lovetoteach.org)
Wk 26: The Storm
Wk 27: Coming Home - YouTube Read Aloud - PowerPoint Presentation
Wk 28: Into the Sea - YouTube Read Aloud - PowerPoint Presentation
Wk 29: Amazing Alice - PowerPoint Presentation - Who was She? YouTube
Wk 30: The Disguise
Wk 33-34: Mythology Greek Mythology for Kids | What is mythology? Learn all about Greek mythology
Wk 36-37: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing - (Chapters 1-7) - Children's Audiobook - YouTube
Mathematics Units Helpful Links
Unit 2 Place Value
Number Forms: Math with Mr. J - Number Forms
Digit Values: Place Value to the Millions Song by NUMBEROCK
Comparing Numbers: - Math Antics The Number Line
Rounding: - A parody of Down by Jay Sean
Addition: Addition with Regrouping Song | 3-Digit Addition
Subtraction: Subtraction With Regrouping Song
Estimation: Sesame Street: Play Estimation Vacation
Number Patterns: Shape and Number Patterns Song
Words Problems: Word Problems with Mrs. Laura
Unit 3 Multiplication
Multiplication Facts: Times Table Song - YouTube
Multiplicative Comparisons: - Multiplication comparison
Multiply by 10 & 100: Multiplication by 10, 100 and 1000 - Multiplication Songs: Multiplication by 10, 100, 1000 and their Multiples
Partial Products: Multiplication using Partial Products 4 x 1
2x1 Area Model: multiply 2x1 area model tutorial
Standard Algorithm: Math Antics video -
2x2 Area Model: Exploring the Area Model for Multiplication - Area Model Multiplication Explained! - Area Model Song
Prime vs. Composite: Math with Mr.
Factors & Multiples: Multiples and Factors song
2x2 Standard Algorithm: Math Antics - - Long Multiplication Song NUMBEROCK
Word Problems: Multiplication Word Problems - Word Problems
Unit 4 Division
Introducing Remainders: Math Antics - Division Song For Kids | Division as Repeated Subtraction
Equal Groups w/ Remainders: Division Grouping with remainders
Arrays w/Remainders: Arrays for division with remainders
Area Model w/Remainders: Division with Area Model
Area Model w/o Remainders: 4th Grade Math | MULTIPLICATION (AREA MODEL) | McCarthy Math
Partial Quotients: Math Antics - Partial Quotient Strategy
Standard Algorithm: Math Antics Lesson
Divide 10 & 100: Divide Multiples of 10, 100, and 1,000 Lesson
Estimate Quotients: Estimate the Quotient Using Compatible Numbers
Word Problems: Division Story Problems | Mathematics Grade 4 | Periwinkle - YouTube
Unit 5 Comparing Fractions
Decompose Fractions: Fractions Are Parts Math Antics Lesson - - Fractions Song For Kids NUMBEROCK
Tape Diagram Equivalents: Using a Tape Diagram to find Equivalent Fractions
Area Model Equivalents: IXL: Equivalent Fractions Using Area Models
Find Equivalents w/ Multiplication: Equivalent Fractions Song - Finding Equivalent Fractions Using Multiplication
Find Equivalents w/Division: Fractions Are Division Math Antics Lesson
Benchmarks to Compare: Comparing Fractions (mathantics.com) - What is a benchmark fraction
Common Denominators: Math Antics ECD - Common Denominator: LCD
Order Fractions: Let's Do Math
Word Problems: Understanding Fractions Word Problems
Unit 6 Operations w/Fractions
Fractions: Types of Fractions Math Antics - Simplifying Fractions Math Antics
Add/Sub Parts of a Whole: MATH LESSON 7.1: Adding and Subtracting Parts of a Whole
Add w/like Denominators: Math Antics Lesson -
Add w/Unlike Fractions: Math with Mr. J - Adding Fractions PowToon
Subtracting Fractions: PowToon Subtracting Fractions
Improper & Mixed Numbers: Mixed Numbers Math Antics - Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers: Adding Math Antics - Subtracting Math Antics -
Multiply Mixed Fractions with Models: Simplify the Middle Lesson - - Multiplying fractions using models and the associative property
Unit 7 Fractions & Decimals
Decimal Place Value: Decimal Place Value (mathantics.com) - Decimal Place Value Song NUMBEROCK - Decimal Place Value
Modeling Decimals: Math with Mr. J - Representing Decimals with Base Ten Blocks - Decimal models lesson
Comparing Decimals: Comparing Decimals | Math with Mr. J
Ordering Decimals: Ordering Decimals Song - 5th Grade Math with Mr. J
Number Lines: Fractions and Decimals on a Number Line - PLOTTING DECIMALS ON A NUMBER LINE
Fractions & Decimals: Fractions & Decimal Numbers Math Antics - Relating Fractions to Decimals Song NUMBEROCK
Converting: Converting Any Fraction (mathantics.com) - Song by NUMBEROCK - Converting Base-10 Fractions (mathantics.com)
Add and Subtract Decimals: Math Antics Addition and Subtraction of Decimals - Math Antics Decimal Arithmetic - Adding & Subtracting Decimals Song NUMBEROCK
Unit 8 Geometry
Points. Lines, Rays: Math Antics Lesson - Math with Mr. J
Line Types: Parallel, Perpendicular & Intersecting Lines Song - Types of Lines
Angles: Angle Basics (mathantics.com) - Angles & Degrees - Angles Song NUMBEROCK
2D Shapes: Polygons (mathantics.com) - Polygons Song For Kids NUMBEROCK
Triangles: Triangles(mathantics.com) - Triangle Song NUMBEROCK
Quadrilaterals: Quadrilaterals Song NUMBEROCK - Quadrilaterals (mathantics.com)
Symmetry: Intro to Symmetry - Symmetry Song NUMBEROCK
Unit 9 Measurement & Data
Metric System: Intro to the Metric System (mathantics.com) - Metric System For Kids Song NUMBEROCK
Units of Distance: Units of Distance (mathantics.com) - Metric system: units of distance | Khan Academy
Units of Weight: King Gallon
Units of Length: Inches, Feet and Yards Song NUMBEROCK - Measuring Distance (mathantics.com)
Conversions: Metric System Conversions Song | Measurement Song NUMBEROCK - (Inches, Feet, Yards, and Miles)
Telling Time: Telling Time (mathantics.com) - Telling Time Song for Kids NUMBEROCKS
Area: Area and Perimeter Song NUMBEROCK - Area (mathantics.com) - Area Video for Kids
Perimeter: How to Perimeter (mathantics.com) -
Additive Area: Tarter Talks Additive Area - Finding the Area of a Composite Figure with Mr. J