Ways To Make Five

We have been working so hard in math on number concepts up to 5. One of the fun things we recently did was explore the different ways to create a specific number.  In the examples below I called out a number and then we made that number  with unifix cubes on our fingers in several different ways.  We discussed that regardless of the configuration, or where you place them on your fingers the result will always be the same .  We also thought about the smaller parts that make up the number I called out. For example, if I said 3 it could be made with 2 and 1, or 1 and 2 etc.   Check out our little mathematicians at work below.

Every one at this table found a different way to create the number 3. 

Here we are showing ways to make 4 

This was a very fun and interactive way  for everyone to express their ideas.  Look at these smarties! 

Making Lists

Over the last few weeks we have been, exploring reasons why people write lists, making list as a class, and reading books that have examples of lists in them.  Here is some of their ideas in action. Thanks so much to everyone who brought in all of the great advertisements! 

We made grocery lists

We created lists of toys we thought were cool

We made lists of possible Halloween costumes

Here are some friends finding things for our list of electronics

Busy Fun in Kindergarten

Wow! We have been so busy learning lots of things over the last few weeks.  There is so much learning going on in all subject areas. I thought I would share a few fun moments with you! I am really enjoying this year so far.  We have a class of sweet, smart, and creative kids! I can't wait to see them grow throughout the year!

In Science we observed different types of Science Equipment that we would be using throughout the year.  We had lots of fun exploring everything. 

In math we have been reviewing properties of shapes.  We had friends create a variety of shapes with some ribbon.  

We have been working really hard to learn all about literacy centers.  This is our pocket chart station where two of our friends are creating sentences based upon our Pete the Cat book.  They can also practice writing the words that go into the sentences.

Mrs. Smith 

P.S.  Don't forget to check out the Friday Comments page each week. Also, Next week I hope to put up information about the kindergarten curriculum.