Posts with the label Kindergarten
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May 27, 2024
J is for JEEP Day!
In kindergarten, we love to celebrate in style! Each year we countdown to the last day of school along with the alphabet - but, we go backwards! From Z to A we have themed days for the kids planned and so far it's been such a great time and it's something that helps keep the kids engaged right up to the last day.
Today, we're celebrating with the letter J and it's a JEEP drive-in! The idea took a minute to come to fruition, but I'm so glad my teammate suggested JEEPs for this day. Here's what we're up to!
Planning for JEEP Day
A few weeks after sharing the Countdown to Summer calendar with families (it outlines all of the themed days for the final 26 days of school), I sent home a separate flyer that gave student families the directions to creating their cardboard Jeeps along with ideas to get them started. Giving families enough of a heads up is vital and helps with participation.
This is our first year doing this and I have to say how impressed I am with the JEEPs that came in!
JEEP Day
To start, I designated an area of the classroom a "Parking Lot" where the JEEPs can be stored and kept safe. When it was time for our movie, I arranged the JEEPs so the kids could see without being blocked. I decided
JEEP Duckies
The phenomenon that is "getting ducked" by JEEP enthusiasts is something I shared with the class. I wanted to give them some background knowledge about the duckies and where it started. I found this news segment that explains the ducks and keeps the explanation short and sweet for my students.
We chatted a little afterward about the significance of the ducks and how the act of "ducking" is out of kindness to strangers - and how it took off to be a global movement!
Next, I gave students a blank duckie template where they designed their own JEEP duckie. When they finished coloring, they cut them out and glued them to their JEEPs.
It ended up being such an easy way to take part in the fun that is being a JEEP owner!
Fun Jeep Read-Alouds
Of course we can't have JEEP Day without fun read alouds! Here are a few of my favorite titles to read:
Sheep in a Jeep
My Daddy's Jeep
This is a fun story that explores vintage Jeeps all the way to more modern models through storytelling from around the world. The reader gets to see how Jeeps have evolved over time and enjoy seeing them go on different adventures!
The Little Jeep Who Couldn't Beep
This is a special story inspired by real US Army Jeeps that were driven during the war in Vietnam. After the war, and the Jeep's job was done, it was left to rust in a cold, dark shed....that' is until someone rescued him. It's such an endearing story and one I enjoyed sharing with my students.
There are so many cute ways to bring JEEP Day to life and I'm so happy with how it turned out! Here's to just 7 days left of school!
May 25, 2024
Graduation Directed Drawings
As I prepare for our end-of-year kindergarten graduation, I begin to prep all of the things students will be presenting to their parents on the big day. There's a writing portfolio I assemble using work samples from throughout the year, their monthly self-portraits and name writing, and other fun pieces from the year.
In addition, students create watercolor self-portraits of them in their caps and gowns. This is an activity where I direct them (no YouTube required) and each year they come out so well! I display them in the hallway for a couple of weeks before I laminate them and present them during our class party.
Why Directed Drawings?
All year long I guide my students to become familiar with themselves. Call it a little SEL mixed with identity. The reason why I incorporate this activity each year is because of a moment in time when students would draw themselves, but not the way they actually looked. Everyone's skin would be "peach" regardless of their actual skin color. Hair would be drawn straight even if they had big curls. Or students would omit things like their glasses.
Flashback: While teaching kindergarten at the French school a few years ago, I was enamored with how my French colleagues (from preschool through elementary) emphasized drawing human forms (known has "bonhomme"). This showed me just how capable students were when given opportunities and direction.
Since then, self-portraits and directed drawings have become a mainstay all year and eventually become something the students present to their families on graduation day.
BOY Directed Drawings
Since the beginning of the year is all about welcoming students and beginning those classroom community lessons, self-portraits are a great way to get students to begin seeing themselves as they are. In kindergarten social studies, students even learn the concept: "I am alike, I am different." This lends so much to what I love to build within my students!
I use personal handheld mirrors (provided initially for phonics/sound wall time) for students to observe their features. During various lessons we use them to focus on things about ourselves that make us alike and different. For example, we all have eyes...that's what makes us alike. But, our eyes can be different shapes or colors...that's what makes us different. We continue with this for a few lessons and then begin practicing self-portraits.
Graduation Directed Drawings
For this activity I model for students each step to creating their directed drawing. We all begin with the same features, then I tell them to add their own to make their pictures reflect what they look like.
General Guide:
- Draw a large oval for the face
- Add straight lines for the neck, a curved line connecting the sides of the neck
- Add diagonal lines to shape the shoulders to the end of the page. Add additional lines to make it look like a graduation gown
- Add facial features such as: eyes, nose, mouth, ears, eyebrows etc.
- Draw a triangle shape at the top of the head. This will be part of the cap
- Guide students to drawing a slanted square as the top of the cap. Add an optional tassel to the side
From there, I guide students to think about how they would draw their own personal features such as hair. Are they wearing earrings or glasses? They are to add these things to their own pictures.
Then I have them use skin-colored crayons to color their face and neck. Crayons also help keep the watercolors from bleeding onto the areas of their skin. When ready, students will finish off their drawings by coloring with watercolors. I tell them their cap and gown has to be blue, but they are to color everything else how they want. Finally, they are to pick a background color and done!
Each year our class receives so many compliments on their graduation drawings. They also make for such a cute keepsake for families. It's fun to see how students incorporate the different illustration skills they've picked up from various directed drawings throughout the year (those "cute" eyes!). I'm always so impressed in how they've all grown as illustrators and it's my hope they'll continue this growth throughout their educational journeys.
I hope this was a helpful and fun idea for your own end-of-the-year celebrations!
May 20, 2024
End of the Year Reflections
It's almost time to say goodbye to this year's group of kinders! I can't believe how much time has just flown by, but I'm very excited for the summer ahead (and so are they!). So, to get in the summer spirit in these last couple of weeks we spent a moment thinking about what we're most excited for.
I found this cute sunglasses template online and created a quick worksheet. After reading our story (see below), we brainstormed the various things we're excited to do over summer break. Many students thought about the traveling they'd do or simply being able to sleep in. From there, they drew pictures in the frames reflecting those ideas.
I did a quick modeling of how to turn the body template into features of myself. Luckily we've done a ton of self-portraits this year, so students were very familiar with how to do this.
And Then Comes Summer
The read-aloud I chose for this activity was the story And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner. It is such a beautiful story about a group of kids and their experiences during the summer break. Simple things like enjoying popcicles from the ice cream man, playing tag, or going to the beach. It was a great way to help students visualize their summer plans and make connections.
This was such a simple activity and perfect for those end of the year days with students. I hope this inspires you as you enjoy your last moments with your own class!
July 30, 2023
35 Weeks of Scripted Reading Lessons!
At the end of each year I always set out to explore my district's curriculum and see what I can do to create a pacing guide for myself no matter the subject. I teach the best when I'm able to look ahead and see what it is we'll be covering - especially in that first grading period. My district curriculum developers are ah-mazing! They really have done a wonderful job with how the pacing will look for kindergarten reading instruction, which made my job easier when it comes to planning the day-to-day.
Although the TEKs and learning targets were there, there wasn't much else and if you're anything like me...when the school year starts we're off to the races. When you're in the thick of it, it can be difficult to pick the read-aloud, pick the activity, and make sure it all aligns. Yes, that's a huge part of being a teacher, but let me tell you....it doesn't have to be all consuming of your time and PLC with your team.
That's why I set out to create a FULL YEARS WORTH of scripted lesson plans that are TEK and Science of Reading (SoR) aligned! I have already picked read-alouds that best fit as mentor texts for each lesson's learning objective. I have also provided teachers with guiding questions during the reading as well as extension activities for after reading where students demonstrate their understanding.
Awesome, right? Let's take a peek!!
35 Weeks of Scripted Lesson Plans
The goal of creating this resource was to, most importantly, free up planning time for myself and my team. By having our reading block planned, we can dedicate that time elsewhere as teachers. For us in my district we have 35 weeks of school and this resource takes us from the first to the last day of instruction. The other focus for this resource had those new teachers (or new to kindergarten) in mind. On our own team we were blessed with one of the best "new" teachers and it's been amazing to see her flourish. My hope for resources like this helps gives teachers like her a place to launch from. And we know beginning in planning can be the hardest.
Each lesson is tailored around the learning objective/learning target for that day. I scoured to match the best mentor texts that lend themselves to those learning objectives. Of course, you can always supplement your own read-alouds as you wish...but for me, selecting the read-aloud was always the hardest (I mean, there's so many perfect texts out there how to choose just one!). I love that step is already done for myself as is the lesson.
Each lesson begins with the introduction which just introduces the learning objective statement and intros what students will be focusing on in their reading that day. I wanted to incorporate a stating of the objective in the beginning and at the end because it can easily be a step to miss. (And we all know our admins are looking for this when they come to observe us). By stating the focus students begin to have ownership over their own learning. It's amazing to see and feel the shift in our littlest of learners when we state the focus of their learning (who knew?! Haha).
Each lesson follows the framework of:
- I DO (the modeling and think-alouds by the teacher)
- WE DO (guided reading/writing), and finally,
- YOU DO (the independent activity that aligns with the day's lesson).
Students have the opportunity to see the learning target skill be modeled and thought-aloud by the teacher during each lesson. Also, students have opportunities to pair-share (turn-and-talk...whatever you call it in your classroom) their thinking about their reading. The pair-share is a huge focus in my lessons because it's not only engagement, but communication skills are key. Students will be practicing collaboration and effective communication (active listening/speaking skills) all year long!
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Note that there won't be worksheet activities for all lessons, however. Some lessons lend themselves for students to take work to their seats to demonstrate their understanding, but others are discussion based. This is intentional as it depends on the learning target. After digging through the TEKS for reading in kinder, a lot of them ask students to "discuss" their learning vs completing a worksheet or craft. This is great because it, again, focuses students on their ability to share about their learning which is an important skill in itself.
Then, finally, you restate that learning objective. ;)
Time for Reading Centers
At the beginning of the year you are just beginning to lay the foundation to what your reading block will look and feel like. Students are not diving right into the heavy content to begin, but rather are actively exploring what behaviors are expected during this learning block. Each lesson for the first six weeks or so has students practice and build their stamina for reading workshop. They spend a lot of time learning to be effective listeners and speakers, then build upon that as content is introduced.
However, the mini-lesson isn't your whole block! Naturally, you are going to begin to slowly introduce reading rotations or centers. Whether you are using Daily 5 as your framework or have another system that works, students should be spending time building their independent work stamina.
What are FLEX DAYS?
Flex Days/Weeks are built into the curriculum and they are exactly what they sound like: flexible days for teachers to use at their discretion within the grading period. Some of the ways I use these flex days include:
- assessments, assessments, assessments: whether they are district or state required or your own assessments as a grade level, it's important to track your students and keep a record of their understanding of the learning objectives in reading for that grading period.
- tracking data/RTI: keeping up with your students who may need some TLC require a touch more data points. So these flex days are great for extra time in your block to collect these data points.
- revisiting content: some lessons need more than one day or maybe you had a fire drill that completely ate your reading block. Either way, we need the flexibility to revisit content as our students need it.
- preparing for a break from school: breaks and holidays cut into instructional time and flex days provide teachers with the ability to fill in thematic lessons or activities, prep for upcoming school events, etc.
Flex Days are great for all of these reasons. With this resource you are able to still have control over how your block will look and feel while hitting those required learning targets. Use these Flex Days consecutively or break them up and sprinkle them in here and there.
Happy Teaching!
I hope you find this resource as helpful as I do - I wish you the very best as you begin to plan for your reading block this school year!
June 8, 2023
Simplifying Science of Reading in Kindergarten
When I first started teaching in 2011 the district I worked for used Jan Richardson's text Next Steps in Guided Reading. It was like our Bible for small group reading instruction and for years I used that as a means to organize my groups and lessons. However, over the years and working in multiple counties, and even states, I've learned a number of things along the way that helped me simplify the daunting task of guided reading.
Guided Reading is a small group instructional practice where students are grouped based on need in their reading. It allows teachers to target specific learning goals and work with students towards mastery of those goals with a scaffolded instructional format. As a new teacher it seemed simple enough, but I remember feeling so overwhelmed since a lot of the planning had to be done by me...someone who didn't know much at the time about what guided reading should look like.
Now, ten years later, and most of which in kindergarten, I'm happy to be in a place where I feel like I can help other teachers out by simplifying what this small group time should look like in kindergarten.
Small Group Organization
Much like anything, the first step of guided reading is getting yourself organized. This means creating a space in your classroom where students meet with you and stocking that space with the items you'd need for your lessons. Keeping them within reach is vital to utilizing your small group time effectively.
In my own small group space I have:
- Stick-on Whiteboard Table Stickers (perfect for ready-to-use whiteboards that stick right to the table).
- A caddy filled with: whiteboard markers/erasers, pencils, scissors, glue sticks (having these tools on the ready allow students to not worry about bringing their own pencil boxes/supplies).
- Fun items: finger googly-eyes, festive fingers, etc. for making tracking fun
- Flashcards with ABCs, magnetic letters, sand boxes, etc.
Binders are also a great way to organize the lessons you'll teach - whether you purchase teacher-made resources for guided reading or are writing your own lesson plans with books provided by your school. Either way, binders are a great way to keep you organized all year long.
Assess Your Students
Before you meet with any groups you'll need to assess students and record their skill-sets. From these assessments you'll be able to find areas of need and group students by similar need. Formal assessments like the DRA or IRIs will give you a more informed understanding of your students' actual reading levels.
In kindergarten I always begin with students who are pre-readers and need help with letter identification and matching letters to their sound. That will be their first learning target in guided reading!
Planning Guided Reading Lessons
There are two things you can do when it comes to planning the lessons you'll teach:
- purchase pre-made lessons via teacher-authors on TpT and other marketplaces
- or write the plans yourself using a template and guided reading books provided by your school.
Both are great options!
Pre-Reader Lesson Plans
In kindergarten, many of my students are pre-readers at the beginning of the year. This means their learning targets in guided reading will be letter identification and matching letter sounds. For this, I've created a comprehensive level AA (pre-readers) resource with pre-made lesson plans! Yes! I walk you through each letter and sound step-by-step, which saves you a ton of time!
Each letter has its own scripted lesson plan and I've made sure to make it such a breeze to follow. It covers a variety of skills and keeps the lesson within a 10-15 minute timeframe - making it perfect for small group instruction. Each letter has a plan, printable letter cards with proper mouth formation, and a sound sort for students to complete. I also provide ABC charts and a guided writing template.
Emergent Readers (A-D) Lesson Plans
As students continue to grow in their letter ID/sounds they're ready for decodable readers! As your students move into this next stage of their reading I have a brand new resource for you!
As emergent readers your students are beginning to acquire reading skills such as tracking, decoding, and metacognitive skills like thinking about their reading (i.e. becoming aware of their mistakes and learning to self-correct or check the picture for understanding). This is such an exciting time in kindergarten and my next resources helps make planning for these levels so simple! Let's take a peek!
Lesson Plan Templates:
Each level from A-D I have simplified the lesson plan template to make it easy to follow along and target level-appropriate goals. I have outlined a quick warm-up, sight word review, and teaching points (which vary depending on level).
Simply select a decodable reader or guided reading leveled book and follow the step-by-step sections! That's truly it!
An easy warm-up for your emergent readers are segmenting and blending! This gives your students a chance to practice a key skill that they'll be using in their reading as they begin to decode.
Segmenting & Blending
I've included work mats for vowels: a, e, i, o , and u where students track each letter sound and using a dry erase marker write the letter. Then, they'll blend it altogether to say the word.
Reading Skill Posters
Lastly, I've included these easy-to-use posters where you can display in your reading area for daily practice. These skills will be the main skills students will be practicing all year long in their small groups and eventually on their own!
Happy Reading!
I hope you've found this to be a little helpful as you begin to plan your reading groups this upcoming school year in kindergarten (or even first grade!). I wish you the best of luck!!
February 26, 2023
Sub Tub: Complete Sub Plan Lesson Plans for Fall
We've all been there as teachers...
...needing to call in and take a day (or a few) and stressing over how to prepare and plan for having a substitute while you're away. I remember feeling so ill one time and while keeled over my laptop I was quickly putting together a sub plan, emailing my team, linking all the things...and I remember thinking to myself: never again!
Prepping for a sub shouldn't be stressful and one way to beat that stress is to have a system in place where all of your emergency sub plans are already prepped and sitting, waiting to go. For me, that's the SUB TUB!
What is a Sub Tub?
Simply put: it's a container that you have pre-prepped lesson materials for multiple days or even weeks. It stays in an obvious place like near your desk or on a shelf (not tucked away in a closet) and easily accessible for any substitutes heading to your room.
What's inside a Sub Tub?
For me, I have lesson activities that span Phonics, Reading, Writing, and Math. I also have additional activities that are for fun and time-filler activities in case the sub is in need of something to keep my kiddos busy for those random 5-10 minutes before lunch or specials.
The great thing is...you can fill your tub with anything you want! It's completely customizable to your class and the concepts your teaching!
Prepped Kindergarten Plans!
There's nothing like just having to hit the print button and make a simple round of copies and have your tub instantly filled. That's exactly why I set out to creating a resource for teachers to help them manage their time and efforts - especially when those dire moments pop up and we need to be away from our classrooms.
This resource focuses on review concepts for phonics, reading, writing, and math but with a fall/back to school theme. It's perfect for the beginning of the year but also has activities that lend itself for throughout the year too (i.e. story maps and name writing).
What's Included?
This resource is all about having every base covered from the morning to the afternoon for your sub.
In kindergarten in the fall we're just beginning those early learning concepts and that is what inspires this resource the most. Here's what's inside...
- Phonics: missing ABCs, beginning sounds, rhyming words, letter sound hunt
- Reading: story map, story elements, favorite part and favorite character response sheet
- Writing: name practice, rainbow writing, and basic writing template paper for writing prompts
- Math: number tracing 1-20, pumpkin 10-frames, subitizing color-by-number, comparing sets, one more/less practice
Sub Tub Template
Before you run off, here is another resource I use with my Sub Tub and which is completely 100% editable right in the PDF! It's a template for your tub where you include all of the important info about your class and how the day runs. It also includes a reflection page for your sub to jot down and share how the day went. I've been using mine for a year now and it makes organizing my class a breeze!
Happy teaching and cheers to making sub plans a breeze this year!
February 15, 2023
Science of Reading: Level A Guided Plans
If you've been teaching these last few years you've probably noticed a big shift in literacy instruction. The latest approach is called the Science of Reading. Last year my district here in Texas made the leap and all teachers, veteran to new, was required to take the new SoR training.
What makes this approach different than all the others, and one I'm personally on board with, is that it is research and evidence supported. Much of the SoR training had us learn about the parts of the brain and how it acquires language. With this knowledge, teachers are better equipped to implement reading instruction in a way that supports student learning. After my own training I had a better idea on what best practices are for teaching reading at the kindergarten level.
Launching SoR in Kindergarten
One of the biggest goals at the end of any kindergarten year is to get students familiar with letter recognition and be able to match those letter sounds. In addition, as a kindergarten teacher it's my job to make sure that students are also exploring books, practicing fundamental reading strategies, and thinking about their reading through discussions. How does all of this happen? In whole group, yes, but a big chunk of it is through guided reading!
At the kindergarten level I see a lot of my students coming into the year with little to no letter knowledge - even with daycare or pre-k experience. Which means we hit the ground running at the start of the year with letter ID and letter sound work. The SoR equips us teachers with a Sound Wall, which is a replacement of the Word Wall (although I blend the two in my classroom) and every day we review the unlocked sounds (i.e. the sounds we've introduced in whole group phonics lessons) and their motions.
** I use Natalie Lynn Kindergarten's Sound Wall resource and it comes with corresponding motions for each letter sound. I've seen it work wonders with helping my kinders remember and retain their letter sounds and couldn't recommend it more.
During our reading block we explore big-picture reading concepts that I model and students practice independently. Then, we're off to reading stations and I can pull small groups. This is where the magic really happens!
Guided Reading with Pre-Readers
A big chunk of my groups are pre-readers - those students who do not have enough letter knowledge to begin the next step of decoding. So, this means we focus a lot on identifying uppercase and lowercase letters, the mouth articulation of the letter sound, and picture sort activities where students practice matching the word with the sound to the letter.
So how do I plan and prep for these activities? Luckily I took the time to lay it all out and I'm so excited to share this resource with all of you!
Scripted Lesson Plans
For each letter I've scripted out each lesson plan! No more sitting at your desk wondering what to do! It's all right there for you.
Then, in the lesson itself you introduce the grapheme (the letter form) as well as the mouth formation and articulation of the letter sound. I've provided these cards in the resource as well so all you have to do is print and go! I keep a binder with my lesson plans printed and any additional visuals, activities, etc. ready to go so that when I pull my groups my lesson is already prepared.
Afterwards, students practice with a sound picture sort where they are to cut and sort picture cards to the right sound. Then, to wrap everything up, students do a little handwriting where they practice the letter formation, name writing, and even guided writing using the letter sound from the lesson.
Once students master the alphabet they're ready to begin reading with sight words and higher leveled books!
Additional Resources
I've also provided other resources that can be helpful during your lessons such as: 3 versions of an alphabet chart (a must-have for any guided lesson), an orthographic mapping work mat, and guided writing template for use when your group is ready to start using letter sounds in words. I pre-print and laminate these (or slip into a plastic sleeve) and include them with my binder. It helps keep me organized and my lessons ready to go.
I hope you find this pre-reader resource to be helpful when planning your reading groups! Be sure to check back for when I release more lesson plans for reading levels B-D!
September 17, 2022
All About the Money - US Coins
In kindergarten this week we've been focusing on U.S. coins! Students spent time exploring the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter. We discussed the characteristics of each as well as matched the value to each coin. We also enjoyed hands on activities, incorporated technology with Seesaw, and practiced working in our math workbooks!
M.A.T.H. Workshop
This year, I wanted to change up the framework to my math block time. I'm trying out the M.A.T.H. workshop approach created by Laura Santos from her blog Core Inspiration. I love that each letter of the word MATH represents a center during rotations (keeps it super simple for my kinders):
M- meet with teacher (teacher small groups)
A- at your seat (review or independent worksheet)
T- technology (Seesaw or other app)
H- hands on (centers activities)
It's my first time with this new approach to our math block, but so far I'm really enjoying it. We're still in the beginning stages where we're spending a lot of time with whole group practice of each type of center. So, this week we were focusing on the technology piece; utilizing Seesaw and practicing how to use the tools to complete the assignments.
At Your Seat
As a part of practicing center procedures we spent quite some time practicing how to work at the "at your seat" center. For this, students are to complete a quick review page where they either turn their work into me or it's a page to glue into their math notebooks. This page will act as the independent practice component of my math mini-lesson and the exit ticket to their centers.
This week, I modeled how to complete each page for each coin and how to glue their work in. I use the phrase: "x marks the spot" when it comes to using glue sticks to glue their work in. Oftentimes my kinders will waste time/glue gluing their work in. So, by giving them the prompt "x marks the spot" they know to make one big "x" and to place their paper on top. Done!
Here, students are working to identify each coin then sort the coins depending on if it is that specific coin or not. These photos are when we worked on the penny.
You can find this unit about coins (as well as the year-long math curriculum for kindergarten!) in my resource here.
Technology: Seesaw
Like I mentioned, this week I really wanted to focus our attention to how to complete assignments via Seesaw. I love using Seesaw as a means for students to demonstrate their learning because of the technology component, but also because the iPad is highly engaging for this generation of kids. Seesaw is a great platform for students to use because there are a variety of tools they can use to demonstrate their understanding of a concept!
For our study of U.S. coins, I gave students a virtual sorting mat and they had to sort 2 types of coins at a time. There were six pages total for them to complete where the types of coins to sort changed. They had a lot of success with this activity and it required them to use the hand tool to drag and drop as well as know that some activities have multiple slides, or pages, to complete.
Here are a few of my kinders engaging with their sorting activity on Seesaw...
Hands On
This week I took the opportunity to practice sorting with actual play coins using my set of coins and this free printable sorting mat created by Sweet Firsties. We first practiced whole group where I gave each student a coin and they had to come up to the document camera and sort it in the correct spot. We discussed how sorting helps us group objects (in this case our coins) by something they have in common and tied it to our study of coins.
Then, once students began to finish their Seesaw assignment I pulled them to the back table with me so I could work with them on sorting actual coins. I plan to place this activity as an independent "hands on" center, but wanted the time to work with various students first.
Supplemental Resources
There are a variety of resources my team and I used this week for our mini-lessons about coins.
Here are a few!
Anchor Chart: I created a similar anchor chart with the basics of what we taught for the week. I made the 4 quadrants and filled them as we learned about each coin. By the end of the week our chart looked similar to this:
Videos: To supplement our lessons here are a few videos the kids watched.
For each coin study we used these videos (although kind of slow, but has good info): penny, nickel, dime, quarter. By Friday we reviewed the coins we learned by watching these videos:
And that's about it for this week in math! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and here's to another week of fun learning!
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