It’s December!

3 things they learned: counting, missing numbers, adjective.

Student drawing:{smartboard}…number line with missing number

Student drawing: {smartboard} number line with missing number.  Why they enjoyed it- fun & exciting.
Inside the packet:
-6 independent daily reflective recording sheets
-6 whole class daily reflective recording sheets
-6 independent weekly reflective recording sheets
-6 whole class weekly reflective recording sheets

*note these are the same 6 sheets, but we different wording to go along with if it whole class/independent or daily/weekly.   Click on the picture below to view on TpT!

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In math we have been talking a lot about how do we know that’s the answer!  I put together some sheets that ask for the students to prove their answer!  My kids are getting much better at answering the “how do you know” question, but it can be really tricky!  I think I am guilty of asking simple questions and having a one word answer be okay.  This really pushes them to think and process the question in their head!The first one we did was “How many candles have you blown out since your first birthday?  Prove it!”  I made 5 cake cutouts and the candles to go a long with it.  We did this one together!  Before beginning I asked the student who was 5 years old how many candles he thought he had blown out and he said 5!  The kids were thrilled when we solved the problem to find out it was actually 15 {unless they are six- then it’s 21}.  Here’s the pictures…

Click on the pictures below to view on Tpt!

We have also started something a little new for morning work as well.  I’m still not sure if I am a fan of morning work but these puzzles have kept them busy while I do folder and attendance.  I am storing the pieces for each puzzle in a clear baggie.  I am also marking the back of the big board and the little pieces with the same number.  That has helped for when we find extra pieces.

Isn’t this time of year just great?