WHAT?! (Little treasures I found/read about today)

WHAT?  I enjoy reading math teacher's blogs. Really, I'm a long-time stalker lurker.  I really learn a lot.  Today, there were two posts that I am going to steal use right away.

1.  My Three Favorite Word Shortcuts for Math Teachers by Insert Clever Math Pun Here (Meg Craig).  How could I not have known about these before? She provides a short little video and walks you step by step how to activate math shortcuts, making your own shortcuts and a quick way to get to the "old" equation editor.  In a word, AWESOME!  
2.  Noticing and Wondering about Systems of Equations by Palmer's Ponderings (Tina Palmer). My students do okay with systems, but there are quite a few that struggle with them. I love the noticing and wondering and how it she set it up for each question and I also like the "box" method she uses for organize the problem. I'm getting ready to start review sessions for our Algebra EOC (state mandated test), I can't wait to use this with my students.  I'll let you know how it goes.

 What gems have you found on your favorite blogs that you've used successfully in your class?