Many children enter kindergarten being able to rote count. What comes next?
Showing posts with label Elementary Math. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elementary Math. Show all posts
Using Calendars: Number Fluency, Handwriting Skills, and Time Concepts
I used calendars with many of my students this past year and I would like to share a couple short stories.
Using Calendars for Math and Handwriting -Pre-K, K, and First Grades
Have you ever passed out a blank calendar and half of your class finishes it in two minutes and the other half are unable to complete or even crying over the frustration of not being able to understand what to do?
How would you like to easily differentiate so that you could meet the needs of all your learners and help each one learn a bit?
Read on!
Fishing Fun
Is it a number line or a balance beam?
Yesterday my best and longest work pal, Ms Marion, the best Physical Therapist ever, put together this fishing for numbers activity. This was one spot on her hopping and balancing adventure, a Friday favorite with the preschool kiddos.
Before children learn to write numbers they are learning about numbers, rote counting, counting small quantities, distinguishing between letters and numbers… Ms Marion incorporated numeral ID and sequencing in this week’s fun. A quick taping of two paper clips to the back of foam numbers, and she was on her way!
Before children learn to write numbers they are learning about numbers, rote counting, counting small quantities, distinguishing between letters and numbers… Ms Marion incorporated numeral ID and sequencing in this week’s fun. A quick taping of two paper clips to the back of foam numbers, and she was on her way!
If your preschoolers are ready to start writing numbers, here is a great Freebie you can grab to get them started!
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teacher audience in August 2013. This
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