Good Afternoon!
Our PREK1 friends have been focusing on simple addition problems. Today, they came to sign in and after finding their name, identified the two numbers that they’d be adding together. Some friends were able to do the addition problem without any manipulatives while others used color sorters to add the two numbers. A few friends needed help writing their sum so they connected the dots to make the correct number with the help of a teacher!
K.CA.1-2: Solve real world problems, objects, or drawings that involve addition and subtraction within 10. Demonstrate the equation (e.g., 5=3+2 and 5=4+1).
This morning we created some interactive math activities that were designed to meet our young learners where ever they were, based on age and/or development. Our youngest friends were able to sort by color and count a few of their sorted objects. Some were able to select the correct corresponding number tile for their sum. Older friends used the wood number pieces to create some simple addition problems. Since the opportunity was there, friends who had the understanding were able to create subtraction and multiplication problems as well. It was wonderful to see the curiosity, enthusiasm and confidence to try this activity from all of our Wee Friends!
Outside we all got to try out our new classroom leaf rakes. We had quite the leaf clean up crew! Many of our friends did a wonderful job working together to rake, pick up and cart the leaves to the yard waste bin. Older friends helped younger friends pick up the cart to dump it in. Older friends also helped to show younger friends how to use the rake to get it to rake up the leaves efficiently. Great teaching and team work Wee Friends!
Our younger friends are continuing to work on their journaling skills. Most of our PREK2 journaling group has been able to recognize and pick out their name stick. A couple of friends are starting to write their names as well. We have such rich descriptions of artwork coming from this group! Bubble drawings were popular this time around! We had girls trapped in bubbles, Bubble monsters and bubble machines!
Breakfast: Kix cereal with fresh pineapple.
Lunch: Peanut butter on whole wheat bread, fresh strawberries/pineapple, and green beans/cucumber.
PM Snack: Whole wheat cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese.
Wee Sprouts: Fresh bell peppers.
Link to photos: 2023-11-14
Enjoy the rest of your day!
~Wee Friends Teachers