This past week during math, students have been focusing on number writing. The children are shaking those bugs right out of their markers and working diligently to make sure they don't get the "backwards bug!" We've been noticing that many of the numbers we've been writing lately have been backwards - or flipped. We are beginning to see what happens when you call a 71 a 17. The order of numbers is important and extra caution is being taken this week to make sure this doesn't happen. In addition to forming numbers - top down - we are working on reversals and ordering. Today, students had fun turning single digits to double digits and then to three digit numbers. After sorting a 100's chart and noticing we have only 7 more days until the 100th day of school, students decided that it was important to spend extra time "getting really good at" writing numbers correctly. We realized when spending a few days sequencing numbers, we got really good at it! We've had a lot of fun using white boards for number practice this week. If you'd like some extra ideas to help your child with number formation please see these ideas below. In your child's report card, you will see additional at home supports to use with your child to help them master numbers 1-100!
- Form numerals with playdough, wikki stix, etc.
- Form numerals on geoboards using rubberbands
- Make numerals in a container of sand
- Write numerals on small chalk or dry erase boards
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Make crayon rubbings over sandpaper numerals
- Place shape erasers on premade outlines of each numeral
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This past week during math, students have been focusing on number writing. The children are shaking those bugs right out of their markers and working diligently to make sure they don't get the "backwards bug!" We've been noticing that many of the numbers we've been writing lately have been backwards - or flipped. We are beginning to see what happens when you call a 71 a 17. The order of numbers is important and extra caution is being taken this week to make sure this doesn't happen. In addition to forming numbers - top down - we are working on reversals and ordering. Today, students had fun turning single digits to double digits and then to three digit numbers. After sorting a 100's chart and noticing we have only 7 more days until the 100th day of school, students decided that it was important to spend extra time "getting really good at" writing numbers correctly. We realized when spending a few days sequencing numbers, we got really good at it! We've had a lot of fun using white boards for number practice this week. If you'd like some extra ideas to help your child with number formation please see these ideas below. In your child's report card, you will see additional at home supports to use with your child to help them master numbers 1-100! 