I Can Show Numbers in so Many Ways!

 

We are working on representing numbers in different ways with a focus on ten frames, dots  and printing numerals. We began our learning with this fun video from Jack Hartmann as he sung about the many different ways you can show numbers. 

How many different ways can you identify numbers?

We explored our understanding on how to represent numbers using three different types of manipulatives. Throughout the past few weeks we have played math games using tally marks, dice and dominoes. 

Using our visual journals we were able to "show what we know" and represent numbers in many ways. Students selected their favourite number between 1-6 and challenged themselves to represent the number in as many ways as they can. Here are some examples of student work below :) 

Reminders 

Thank you for returning your home reading on Tuesday :) 

If you'd like to do more reading at home, please check out the GetEpic account information in your child's @educbe.ca email. Happy Reading!

Transitioning to Spring

 During the winter months we discussed the changes in temperature, nature, bugs, and animals. As we transition into warmer weather, we have been discussing what we can expect as Spring is coming! Through discussions, nature walks, and observations students shared what they expect to see, hear, smell and touch. 

We read the book One Springy Singy Day by Renee Kurilla. One child even shared "I can hear the birds chirping just like the birds in the book." 

We began by using our knowledge of popcorn words to identify what we can see in our classroom. 

"I can see a donut"

"I can see a black backpack"

"I can see a paint"

"I can see a glue" 

"I can see a white board" 

Please ask your child "What popcorn words do you see?"

On Friday, the AM Kindergarten class used their knowledge of spring and popcorn words to identify what they can see on a spring day! 

When the weather is warmer, the PM Kindergarten class will head outside to observe the changes in Spring :)

Reminders 

Thank you for returning your home reading on Monday's :) 

We are Writers!

Children need many opportunities to experience language in playful ways, and in kindergarten we write often! We use alphabet charts, writing paper, pencil, markers and crayons. We always start with drawing a picture, and talk about our ideas with other students and the teacher. Then, we write!

Using word bubblegum, students “stretch out” the word they want to write and write down the letters sounds they hear. Students are encouraged to work independently, and are praised often. We believe it is important that children know they are not expected to write exactly as adults do (we call this “adult” or “book” spelling). Success occurs as children’s writing begins to include more accurate letter sounds. Each student is celebrated every step of the way!

You can support your child’s written language in much the same way that you supported their oral language development as they were learning to talk. Praise your child’s attempt at writing and provide them with writing tools such as markers, pencils, pencil crayons, and paper at home.

For the next few months, we will be learning all the popcorn words. Please ask your child "What popcorn words do you see in this picture?"

Reminders

Thank you for returning your home reading books on Monday's :)