It is rarely by leaps and bounds that we will accomplish much, but more often in the everyday, moment after moment. Inspired by the old Spanish Proverb, this blog is a space to encourage your journey in parenting, teaching, and making the most of your child(ren)'s education. Find resources, inspiration, and support here to stay present and engaged.
August 28, 2020
As we move forward, if you are finding subtraction to be challenging for your student, incorporate more games using +/- dice and/or assign fewer problems in the math books. Along with this video, we recommend working through the following textbook pages: HIG A p. … Read More
August 28, 2020
Remember that creating subtraction stories with your student is an important component for helping them understand the concept of subtraction. Along with this video, we recommend working through the following textbook pages: HIG A p. 37 Textbook A p. 42-46 Workbook A p. 46-48
August 28, 2020
Use manipulatives or picture cards to show take away/minus. Along with this video, we recommend working through the following textbook pages: HIG A p. 34-36 Textbook A p. 41
August 27, 2020
Along with this video, we recommend working through the following textbook pages: HIG A p. 32-33 Textbook A p. 38-40
August 27, 2020
Remember to be reviewing number bonds/making 10 and addition flashcards as part of your warm-up. A number line is an invaluable tool. Always keep one nearby! A hundreds chart, a ruler, or a tape measure are great options! Along with this video, we recommend … Read More
August 27, 2020
Along with this video, we recommend working through the following textbook pages: HIG A p.27 Textbook A p. 34 Workbook A p. 36-37
August 27, 2020
Make sure to have your addition flashcards (0-5, +0, +1) printed from the template and cut out by today. Keep blank ten frame templates handy for addition: they are a great visual tool and strengthen your child’s skill at ‘seeing 10’. Instead of printing the … Read More
August 27, 2020
Along with this video, we recommend working through the following textbook pages: HIG A p. 22-23 Textbook A p. 27-31
August 27, 2020
As we move into addition, your student may grasp the number bond concept more easily. If they do not, feel free to pause and review number bonds/making 10 with new games or activities before moving on. Remember, creating addition (and later subtraction) stories with your … Read More
August 27, 2020
Along with this video, we recommend working through the following textbook pages: HIG A p. 17-18 Textbook A p. 25 Workbook A p. 23-24
August 27, 2020
Now that we have seen the number bonds from 1 to 10, add a quick review of number bonds to your 2-5 minute warm-up. Always do this using manipulatives. To incorporate this into your warm-up, start with 1 as the target number and have your … Read More
August 27, 2020
Along with this video, we recommend working through the following textbook pages: HIG A p. 12-14 Textbook A p. 23 Workbook A p. 18-19
August 25, 2020
Along with this video, we recommend working through the following textbook pages: HIG A p. 12-14 Textbook A p. 21-22 Workbook A p. 16-17
August 20, 2020
Along with this video, we recommend working through the following textbook pages: HIG A p. 7-11 Textbook A p. 20 Workbook A p. 15
August 14, 2020
Remember to turn your number bond mat in different directions throughout this unit so that your student can become familiar using it in different configurations. Along with this video, we recommend working through the following textbook pages: HIG A p. 7-11 Textbook A p. … Read More
