Math:
This week in Math, we will continue to practice adding using a multitude of strategies. One strategy the students may use is the Make 10 strategy. For example, when solving the number sentence 9+3 you can make a ten by adding 1 to 9 and then add on 2 more. Another strategy students can use when adding is knowing their doubles facts (ex. 8+8). Knowing your doubles facts will also help you when adding near doubles such as 8+9. If you know 8+8 is 16 then 8+9 must be 17 because 9 is one more than 8. Through the use of Math Talk, students will be given the opportunity to solve either an addition problem and then justify their answer with an explanation of their strategy with their partners. Their partner will have the opportunity to agree or disagree, respectfully, with an explanation of their strategy.
A few weeks ago, we read the story, Mouse Count. When reading, we explored adding +1 and +2. This week, we are going to read the story again but this time focus on subtracting 1 and 2.
This week in Math, we will continue to practice adding using a multitude of strategies. One strategy the students may use is the Make 10 strategy. For example, when solving the number sentence 9+3 you can make a ten by adding 1 to 9 and then add on 2 more. Another strategy students can use when adding is knowing their doubles facts (ex. 8+8). Knowing your doubles facts will also help you when adding near doubles such as 8+9. If you know 8+8 is 16 then 8+9 must be 17 because 9 is one more than 8. Through the use of Math Talk, students will be given the opportunity to solve either an addition problem and then justify their answer with an explanation of their strategy with their partners. Their partner will have the opportunity to agree or disagree, respectfully, with an explanation of their strategy.
A few weeks ago, we read the story, Mouse Count. When reading, we explored adding +1 and +2. This week, we are going to read the story again but this time focus on subtracting 1 and 2.
We are also going to practice using a number track to count back/subtract and play a game called Subtraction races.
Later in the week, the students will be rotating through four different review stations (independent work, two partner stations, and a technology station).
Partner - Capture 4 - Players take turns rolling number cube and determines what number needs to be added to make 10.
Partner - Knock Out - Players roll two dice. They can either add the numbers or subtract the number to try to make 10. Once you make a 10, you cross it out. Continue playing until you have made/crossed out all your numbers. First person to cross out all their numbers wins!
Independent - St. Patrick's Day Add/Subtraction and Hundreds Mystery Picture Chart
Computer - Free Choice on abcya.com
Towards, the end of the week the students will participate in a 120 chart activity. The students will have to listen to a clue about a number and cover the number with a counter. For instance, the teacher might say, cover the number that is 1 more than 56 (so the students will cover the number 57). This is something great to practice at home as well to help build your child's numeracy skills!
Partner - Capture 4 - Players take turns rolling number cube and determines what number needs to be added to make 10.
Partner - Knock Out - Players roll two dice. They can either add the numbers or subtract the number to try to make 10. Once you make a 10, you cross it out. Continue playing until you have made/crossed out all your numbers. First person to cross out all their numbers wins!
Independent - St. Patrick's Day Add/Subtraction and Hundreds Mystery Picture Chart
Computer - Free Choice on abcya.com
Towards, the end of the week the students will participate in a 120 chart activity. The students will have to listen to a clue about a number and cover the number with a counter. For instance, the teacher might say, cover the number that is 1 more than 56 (so the students will cover the number 57). This is something great to practice at home as well to help build your child's numeracy skills!
Science:
This week in Science, we will cover the following objectives.
This week in Social Studies, This week in SS, we will be learning about different land forms: mountains, plains, islands, gulf.
This week in Science, we will cover the following objectives.
- Animals have external characteristics such as body covering, color, body shape, or size that are related to where they live.
- Animals have external characteristics such as wings, flippers, hooves, or paws that are related to how they move.
- Animals have external characteristics such as teeth, claws, beaks, or eyes that are related to what they eat.
This week in Social Studies, This week in SS, we will be learning about different land forms: mountains, plains, islands, gulf.