Patterns
Posted October 1, 2019
We discovered that patterns can repeat and grow at the same time… You can stack a pattern… Patterns can be non-linear…
Chrysalis
Posted September 26, 2019
Our caterpillar made his chrysalis!
Math “Billboard”
Posted September 26, 2019
How can I quickly look at the picture below and identify the number of dogs without counting them all? Do I see 2+2+2+1=7 or 3+3+1=7 or 4+3=7?
Rekenrek
Posted September 26, 2019
We have been using rekenreks to improve our ability to subitize – identify the number of objects in a group without counting. How can I tell how many beads there are (pushed to the left) in the photo below without counting?
Hanging in a J
Posted September 25, 2019
The kids were excited to see the monarch caterpillar hanging in a J. Unfortunately, he decided to spin his silk button right by the zipper of our tent cage, so I couldn’t open it to get a clearer photo. When his antennae drop and he hangs straight down, we will know that he is just […]
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Monarch Caterpillar
Posted September 25, 2019
Our new little visitor has been quite a hit in our classroom. We can’t wait until he makes his chrysalis!
Monarch Butterfly
Posted September 19, 2019
How do you know that this butterfly is a boy?
Comparison Problems
Posted September 19, 2019
Nicolas has 7 candies. Laura has 3. How many more candies does Nicolas have than Laura? You can model this with cubes to solve it.
Takeaway Problems
Posted September 19, 2019
You can model takeaway problems with a number path. For example… Joe has 5 cookies. He eats 4. How many are left? 5-4=1
Adding as Joining
Posted September 19, 2019
A number path is a great tool to add and subtract, as each number is represented by an actual box. Sue has 4 seashells. She finds 3 more at the beach. How many does she have now? You can model 4 +3 = 7 with two different coloured cubes. If you are finding this easy, […]
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