Math Workstations: Review and Practice

Math: Place Value

We have been building our understanding of place value. Students are using a variety of tools to build and model 3-digit numbers. We kicked it all off with an estimation and counting activity: How many beans are in the bag? Students worked in pairs to count out groups of 10 beans. We then counted them all together!

Fundations and Word Sorts

Each week we focus on a spelling rule or pattern.  Our first unit was a review of sh, ch, wh, th and when to use c, k or ck in a word. Word sorts are a great way for students to practice the rules and notice patterns in words. It is also a fun fine motor exercise!

Nearby Nature: Leaves!

We had a gorgeous fall day to learn about leaves last week! After a puppet show we moved outside to collect and sort leaves. We ended with some good old-fashioned leaf rubbing!  Ask your child to tell you the difference between a leaf, a blade, a frond and and a needle. They can also tell the difference between a pinnate leaf and a palmate leaf!

Author's Chair

Celebrating young authors!!

Math Tools

In math students are exploring several tools to help develop number sense. We are using a number rack (pictured below), bead strings (which they are making in the photos) and a traditional number line.
Students compare and contrast the tools and then choose the one best suited for the problem they are solving. The goal is for them to be comfortable using them all and then choose the one that works best for them.