Nov. 2

In math, we are learning more about place value and  number concepts such as recognizing numbers to 100, representing numbers, and skip counting.

We have been practicing skip counting by 10 both forward and backwards at a variety of starting points.  We have used 100 charts to help us recognize the patterns we see when we count and we realized that when we count by 10, our digit in the ones place remains the same, but our tens place digit grows/decreases by 10.

We also completed some open ended problem solving to show our knowledge of skip counting. Look at some of our responses.

Today we began skip counting by 5 both forward and backward starting at 5.  We started to notice the pattern when we count by 5s.  Ask your child, what pattern do you see when you count by 5 starting at 5?  Tomorrow we will use this knowledge to play a math game and complete some fill in the blank skip counting activities.

We are also growing out mental math strategies through our daily number talks. It is just incredible to see the growth in our math strategies in just a couple weeks.  Ask your child to talk to you about some of these mental math strategies: counting all, counting up, doubles, and doubles +1/-1. Here is a photo of today's number talk. Our original question was 7+8 = ?
Although it looks crazy, all of the ideas, answers, and strategies came from your children. Your child may not be able to speak to ALL the strategies yet, but they should be able to use at least a couple of these strategies and explain why some are more "efficient" than others.

Coming up:
Scholastic Book orders due Monday, Nov. 7
Veteran's Food Drive - Nov. 7 - 10 (more info to come)
Remembrance Day Ceremony Oct. 10 @9:30am.