Math

Calendar Math  During our Math Calendar we work on many different skills. We start by creating a pattern with the cards that have the dates on. As a class the pattern is decided, and when it is your time as the Calendar Helper, you are to put the next piece of the pattern in the correct location. When we create the calendar we also discuss what day of the week it is, as well as what day tomorrow will be and what day yesterday was.

Days in School - we add a stick to each day to our total. A green stick represents the ones column, a yellow stick represents the tens column, and a red stick represents the hundreds column. Each day we add a new stick to our count. If we have 10 green sticks we trade them in for 1 yellow.

Estimation Jar - There is a contain that contains any number of items in the container. The Calendar Helper gets to make an estimation about how many objects are in the container. Every other week everyone will get the chance to make an estimation. After that we create a line graph with each person's estimation on. As a class we will count the objects. The person who is closest to the exact number will get a prize out of Mrs. Moyer's prize box.

Make-A-Pattern - The Calendar Helper is given cards with different shapes and colors on. It is up to them to create a pattern. After the pattern is created, they present it to the class, and as a class we vote whether or not the pattern is correct or not. IF not we work together to make it a correct pattern.