In math we used tens-frames to help us add easier. We realized that if we broke a number up to make it 10 and a different number, it is much easier to add!
For example, 8+4 could easily be broken up to 8+2+2. We know that 8 +2 is 10, then, we simply need to add 2 more! We did this for a variety of addition number models and had lots of fun working with our tens-frames. We love tens-frames because when they're full... we know there's always 10 there and can count on or combine.
Tomorrow we will review for our Unit 4 math test which is on Thursday. Students will be asked to:
- fill in the missing numbers of a domino (part, part, whole);
- fill in the missing numbers on a number grid;
- draw a missing shape from a pattern;
- count how much money someone has and show that amount using fewer coins;
- Fill in a Frames and Arrow grid; and
- Write an addition fact to go along with a pair of dice
In reading, we read two more stories about gingerbread men/families. We realized that many of the stories have the same components or have a lot of the same characters and story lines. It has been really fun to look for how the stories are similar and different.
We also read fiction and non-fiction books about clouds and are starting to keep track of what we have learned about them on a chart in our classroom.
Check out these awesome short "o" words!
This first grader is using a non-fiction book to fact-check from a fiction book about the weather! I am *consistently* impressed by the thinking and connecting that happens in first grade!
Our holiday celebration will be Friday, December 21st at 1:30 followed by a school-wide singalong! We hope to see you then!
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