We had the best experience Thursday in Math. Instead of working on the planned activity, we counted pop top lids. The twins mom brought in a filled milk jug of pop tops which will be sent to Hope Hospital. First, we estimated how many there were. Next, they put them in groups of ten on their desks which took quite a long time. Each child was so engaged! Then they journaled making tally marks. Each tally mark had a value of 10. We had to stop and get ready for home. Today, we talked about what the next step was going to be. So, they came to the rug with a pencil and their journal. They cirlced each group of 5 which actually was 50. Next we counted by 50's and came up with a grand total of 3,481. I know this activity will be a highlight of the year!
** lunch towel, cup and a daily snack
**Homework:
Reading:
Mon. reader p. 18-35
Tuesday: Family Times, reader p. 40-47 and High Frequency Words
Wed. Fred Makes a Mess (focus L and R blends)
Th. reader. 48-73
Spelling: test Tues. and spellingcity.com has the words.....
Grammar:nouns
Phonics: short e
Math: timed addition test Wed.