22 out of 22 kids LOVE Fractions!

This week in math we are working on fractions. We started the week learning about equal and unequal parts. Today we had a fraction scavenger hunt around the room. I gave the students a starting fraction and they had to find something in the room that matched. It was a challenge and they really had to get those brains in gear. Here are some examples of what they found!

See if you can find fractions around your house. The more you look the easier it gets! 

I Mustache You a Question....

We are off to a quick start after Spring Break. I love this time of year in first grade because you can really see the student's growth take off both academically and socially.

This week in math we are looking at data and graphing. We will be working with bar graphs, tally charts, and pictographs. Here are some pictures of our activities this week.

Some Good Clean Fun

Today we ditched the whiteboards and used shaving cream to practice math. It was a HUGE hit and loads of fun.

Fact Families

Last week we learned some strategies for addition facts to 18. This week we are learning strategies for subtraction facts to 18. We started the week talking about Fact Families. Fact Families help to show students the different ways they can rearrange numbers to make sense. It always helps to relate addition to subtraction. We have many fun activities to help us practice. 

Addition Strategies

We are brushing up on our addition strategies. Earlier in the year, our focus was on the meaning of addition and the parts of an addition sentence. Now that we are towards the end of the year our focus shifts to harder complex problems, as well as automaticity with simple addition facts. Here are a few strategies we are using this week.


Doubles:

 


Touch Math:

Adding 3 and 4 numbers:

It's no trouble for me to add doubles!

We are learning addition strategies this week. We are learning our doubles facts to help solve other addition problems, as well as how to make ten to solve a problem. Another strategy we started last week was Touch Math. This is a great way to add kinesthetically. Ask your child to show you the touch points for the number 1-9.

Here are two songs we are using this week. Be forewarned.... they WILL stick in your head!

Also, here is a game we are playing in math centers this week. Feel free to print it out and play it at home. All you need is a dice and a few markers. 

TIME for Math

This week in math we are learning to tell time. Our first grade standard requires students to be able to tell time to the hour and half hour. Today we had a fun activity to practice what we have learned. We turned paper plates into clocks and used pretzels for the hands!

The students took their plates home and were challenged to find other items around the house to use as hands on the clock. 

As always we have some fun songs to help reinforce our time concepts. 

MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!

We are starting to learn about money in math. Learning to sort and count coins is a big deal for 1st graders and we will spend the next 2 weeks learning strategies to help this. Of course we have some new songs too. Enjoy! 

Tens and Ones

This week we are learning all about tens and ones. This is a very important concept because of our base 10 number system. Here are some pictures of the hands on activities we are using this week.

Senteo Response System

Today we got to use a very fun Smartboard tool. The Senteo response system is a set of clickers that students could use to answer questions from their desk. We warmed up with some easy questions. They practiced finding the correct buttons. Then is was on to review items. 100% voted YES for "Did you have fun with the clicker today?"

Tomorrow is our Write and Share day. Student who chose to complete a Quarter 1 enrichment homework project may bring it in to share TOMORROW. If your child did not complete a project, they are to bring in their favorite book. 

Gobble Gobble Turkey Patterns

We have been working on patterns this week in math. Students are asked to identify a pattern unit, as well as translate a pattern. One of our centers this week was to translate a pattern on a turkey to the feathers. The students had to figure out the pattern unit and repeat it using different color feathers.