Math Learning Goals

In math this week, first graders are working to build a foundation for addition. We played a game called spill the counters to explore combinations for making 6,7,8, and 9. For example, 6+0, 5+1, 4+2, and 3+3 all make 6. I am hoping to send the game spill the counters home this week with each first grader. The more the kids can practice addition the better! In the upcoming weeks we will be exploring combinations to 12, as well as, introducing different addition strategies.

In second grade, we are working on place value 0-100. We are using the hundreds chart for games and activities, building numbers with tens and ones, and counting, counting, counting! I found some great games online to help the students practice. Please let them show you what they know.
Shark Numbers
Give the Dog a Bone!
Counting Cows
A class favorite is Give the Dog a Bone. In these pictures, the second graders are cheering each other on as students try to beat the time and find 10 bones hiding in the hundreds chart. They sure love the interactive whiteboard.