Having Fun in Math!
Key Vocabulary for all math chapters in Kindergarten
compare
more
less
most
least
data
Count objects at home.
Compare groups using words more, less, least , and most.
Look for numbers while driving, in the grocery store, and while reading books.
We will beginning the year with a review of Shapes and their properties.
Link to Different Shape songs used in class!
Square
Hexagon (new with common core- additional instruction will be given)
Circle
Star
Diamond
Oval
Rectangle
Triangle
Heart
Spatial Concepts are very important for students to know. These words help your child to express their ideas and follow directions. These are words that will increase their receptive and expressive language.
over/above
under/below
beside
between
before
after
in front of
behind
* use these words when having your child do a task at home. ex: Can you sit on the couch between your brother and sister?
Your child may come home singing the number songs! They are great to make sure your child is writing things the "kindergarten way".
The Numeral Song
(Tune: "Skip to My Lou")
Come right down and that is all.
Come right down and that is all.
Come right down and that is all
To make the numeral one.
2 - Curve around and slide to the right. . .
3 - Curve in and around again. . .
4 - Down, over, down some more. . .
5 - Down, around, put on a hat. . .
6 - Curve in and around again. . .
7 - Slide to the right and slant it down. . .
8 - Make an "s" then close the gate. . .
9 - Circle around then come right down. . .
10 - Come right down, then make a zero. . .
We can sing the "Numeral Song". . .
And make numerals all day long!
