Title 1 Math Update
December 2014
What we are learning right now:
1st Grade with Mrs. Johnson: Using a number line
2nd Grade with Mrs. Johnson: Ones and Tens and Place Value
3rd Grade with Mrs. Reynolds: Making 10 & Understanding 3 digit numbers (place value)
4th Grade with Mrs. Reynolds: Number sense and fractions
Math Resources
If you've asked yourself "How can I help my child understand math?" please consider visiting this resource, rich with ideas you can use at home. From fun real-time activities, to linking math in literature to building things together, this site will help: http://www.k-5mathteachingresources.com/ It's loaded with great ideas you and your student will enjoy together. Below find several examples:
100 Hungry Ants
Simple, fun, suggested activities after reading the story: http://tinyurl.com/o9e9347
Fact Families that Make Sense!
If your student struggles with basic facts and likes drawing, try this activity where they make houses with their facts. This could be used for either addition/subtraction
http://tinyurl.com/nr8clpzStory Problems Kids Can Relate to
More like these here: http://tinyurl.com/keob2cn
Math Videos
Watching a simple math video and discussing what you see with your student demonstrates how important math is in your everyday life. These videos are an example of what's out there and brings math "home" for your student.
Math in Everyday Life
Patterns, Symmetry, Geometry, Measurement and More
Incredible Origami - the future of folding paper
If your student likes Origami, consider sharing this link with him/her: http://www.ted.com/talks/robert_lang_folds_way_new_origami
Math Through Dance
Students create their own dance patterns related to math: http://tinyurl.com/pvlywg8
CRESTVIEW TITLE 1 MATH TEACHERS
Mrs. Courtney Johnson (1st & 2nd grade)
johnsonca@wdmcs.org (ext. 5778)
Mrs. Ann Reynolds (3rd & 4th grade)
reynoldsa@wdmcs.org (ext. 5746)
Location: 8335 Franklin Avenue, Clive, IA, United States
Phone: (515-633-5700)