Just a note to let you know that kiddos are coming home today with two packets of math flashcards in their backpacks. These are for home practice, as many kids told me that they lost theirs.
I'm finding that many students are not where they need to be at this point in the year in terms of their math fact automaticity. They should know all of our facts quickly and automatically, but I'm seeing lots of use of fingers and other tools to solve even basic facts. This becomes a problem in terms of third grade readiness, as they will quickly move into more complex equations, as well as multiplication/division.
If the flashcards are not an option, give xtra math another shot if you can. I upgraded all of the accounts to make it more challenging ( only for the kids that need a challenge) by adding multiplication and division to the mix.
Lastly, I wanted to tell you that tomorrow we are going to be attempting a character trait project. We've been working on learning all about the characters in our series book clubs, and tomorrow I've asked students to create a way to show me what they know about their character's traits and how he/she responds to different settings/situations.
This is a very choice oriented project, open for interpretation. Some students may choose to write about their character while others may choose to draw a picture or make a model out of playdoh. I told students that they could bring in a few art supplies if they had something at home that they really wanted to use. In retrospect, I'm going to grab a few basic things myself... construction paper, play doh, craft sticks, glue. This will keep it simpler.
Thanks again for all you do,
Sarah
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