Each day during calendar we count by tens and ones the number of days we have been in school. Our calendar helper asks the class, "How many days have we been in school?" The entire class responds using a complete sentence, "We have been in school (as of today) for 29 days." Then, we clap as we count the number of days we have been in school. Scholars are expected to be able to count from 1-100 by the end of Kindergarten. Our scholars will be able to count to 180!
During our Singapore Math time we are learning our numbers 1-10! Not only are we counting to 10 but we are representing the numbers with our fingers, using five and ten frames with counters and dice, counting using body movements, and writing our numbers with Spalding formation. Give your child a number 1-10 and ask them to show you the number using their fingers. Then, ask your child to show you a different way to show that number. This activity builds a child's number sense. Meaning, if a child holds up 5 fingers on one hand to show the number five followed by a different way, one hand with 2 fingers and one hand with 3 fingers, a child is able to understand that the number 5 is 5 regardless of which 5 fingers are used to represent the number. Number sense is defined as: Number sense essentially refers to a student's “fluidity and flexibility with numbers,” (Gersten & Chard, 2001). He/She has a sense of what numbers mean, understands their relationship to one another, is able to perform mental math, understands symbolic representations, and can use those numbers in real world situations. Math Solutions It is essential for a child to develop number sense in their early years. To help build your child's number sense play board games which involve numbers and counting or read number books and have your child show you the number with either his/her fingers or manipulatives. Manipulatives can be blocks, pasta, beans, beads, anything that can be easily counted and manipulated. Also, ask your child to find numbers at the store or have your child place "4" apples into a bag. Engage your child in learning numbers and helping them to develop number sense. Math is engaging, exploratory, creative and most of all, fun!! Reminders:
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August 2018
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