Pine Class News
November 15
Read on to find out more about these experiences.
Exploration
At the end, they also wrote an appeal for more time in the block area. We asked the class, "Is it fair for the same children to stay in the block area from one week to the next?" The answer was a resounding "No" but not a clamorous, reactive "No." The children seemed to think it was reasonable that someone would want to stay in the same spot, but they thought other children deserved a turn.
We plan to ask them when we make choices on Monday about gender balance in the block area. Last week there happened to be a group of boys only in the block area. Would it be fair for us to say that this coming week is going to be girls only?
What big ideas do you see coming out in this discussion? Surely, it is a discussion they will be living out for the rest of their lives.
Math Games
From earlier in the year you should have Make 10, Make 20. Recently we've sent home materials for Collect 25 cents.
If you need any of these materials or have any questions about the games, please let us know.
Big Ideas in Math
Are they comfortable counting on a number line? Soon we will construct an open number line in our math class to connect to a measurement context.
Does your child see how 6 + 4 and 4 + 6 are related?
Does your child see how 6 + 4 and 7 + 3 are related?
Mapping
The children have also made their own individual maps that correspond to these large format maps. We'll try to include a picture of those next week.
Emergent Curriculum
Farm Stand
What are other ways to measure the health of the system?