Math: P.42 9-12
Oktoberfest update: Friday is a SHORT DAY! School is out at 1:15 (and check out Fridays on the calendar below!)

Today, we began the day with a quick math assessment. Nothing formal, just checking in with the kids to see who gets it and who is lost in the woods. Looks like we're about halfway there in terms of estimating sums and differences. In math class we looked at using pictures to model math problems. Specifically, we used a method that is widely used in Singapore with children at a very young age. Why Singapore? Singapore scores first or second every year in a worldwide assessment of mathematics. There are lots of reason why they do this well, but it's worth looking at their methodologies. If you are curious, Google "Singapore Math." We also started adding and subtracting whole numbers and decimals. The topic was just introduced today and homework was assigned.

After math, we met with Mingl's class and re-read our story, Ten Mile Day, and asked the kids lots of in-depth questions. Typically, they share their thoughts with a partner, then we call on kids for their answers. After lunch, we talked about common and proper nouns. Ballet West got the kids sweaty with push-ups and fun movement activities. After that, more common and proper nouns. Recess, then MORE common and proper nouns (I thought this would be a home run, but the kids were struggling a bit with this). We ended the day with keyboarding practice. We made it interesting by doing it to music. Eye of the Tiger was fun, but I think keyboarding to the Rocky theme some was the best. See you tomorrow!