Lets count!!

In math we are working on numbers and counting. We love to sing counting songs to start off the math block. Here are our favorites:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9-pEVaO4pM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4rhzjD5ohw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0dJWfQHF8Y

 Then we show numbers in different ways. We can write the numeral, number word, draw a picture, use tally marks, show the number with dice or dominoes, base ten blocks and even ten frames!! Who knew there were so many ways to show a number. We love to go to math centers and work in small groups. Today in small groups we worked on our 11 to 19 number book. We learned a cool math game called Try to Go Home! At home, you can practice counting objects. Ask your child to count objects in different arrangements and look for numbers in the store, at home or on the road!! Ask your child questions like...What is one more than the number? What is one less? Is the number even or odd?  How many tens and ones?  Have fun counting!!