Number Experts!

 Dear Families!

Did you know that a group of 3 and a group of 2 makes 5? Did you know that if you go around a tree, around a tree, that you can make a three? We have been learning all about numbers! We learned some catchy poems to help us remember the correct formation of each number. We are even getting good at making sure our numbers aren't backwards. We learned to subitize! This means that we can identify the number of things in a set quickly, simply by looking at them. One of our favorite math mat games has us practicing this skill, and boy are we getting good at it. Mrs. Dupuis also has the coolest subitizing videos  (slow and fast versions!) We have learned to count from left to right and in an organized way, so we don't lose count.  The class has noticed that smaller groups make up bigger groups. (2 and 1 makes 3, 2 and 2 makes 4, etc.) This will help us as we explore addition and subtraction in later units. All of our written math work is in our very thick math workbook. It will come home when we complete the book. To further practice all of the skills we are learning, we have a math mat filled with seven games that we have learned so far.  Mrs. Dupuis has attached pictures of two of our favorites. We are loving math and are so proud of all we have accomplished! 

Love,

The Room 209 K Team