The last few weeks we've focused on math strategies for problem solving with numbers up to 20, learned about glued sounds for reading and spelling, and explored solids in science! Here's a glimpse of what all that looks like in the class.
Science
Our first science unit introduces children to the concept of solids and liquids. As an introduction, children learned how to compare 2 solids; a metal ball and a plastic spoon. They worked in small groups to brainstorm ways these 2 solids were alike and different.
Glued Sounds in Phonics
Children learned the "glued" sounds of all, an, and , am this week. We learned that when we have a nasal sound like m or n it can change the way we say the vowel-namely a. We learned to tap out these sounds with "welded" or glued fingers (meaning our middle and index fingers together). We built words with letter cards, with magnet letters, and on dry erase boards.
Math
We learned some strategies for adding numbers all the way up to 20. This week children learned about how to use doubles, doubles plus 1, and doubles plus 2. We also learned how to use a 10 frame to decompose numbers to make 10 to add. Children are learning many different strategies in order to be efficient with their strategy use. Efficiency in math refers to the ability to be accurate, flexible, and effective when solving problems.
These 2 girls did a great job explaining how they solved a doubles plus 2 equation, (i.e 6+6=12 can help you solve 6+8=?.) Both girls had equally efficient strategies and did a great job explaining their thinking!
Hope you enjoyed learning a bit about our last few weeks!
