What Are We Learning in Math?
1/19/2026
Hello first grade families,
Last week, we wrapped up Chapter 4, and the kids did a great job on the Chapter 4 assessment—way to go! 🎉
We have now begun Chapter 5, which focuses on place value and why it is such an important part of building strong math skills. First graders are learning that numbers are made up of tens and ones. For example, the number 54 is made of 5 tens and 4 ones. This is a very important foundational math concept, and we will spend plenty of time exploring it through hands-on activities and practice. We will continue working on Chapter 5 for the next few weeks, through about the second week of February.
Students will be bringing home optional homework pages again. These pages are a great way for you to see what we’re learning in math and to help reinforce those skills at home. Thank you for supporting your child—reviewing what we learn at school really helps them grow! 😃
Additionally, your child will benefit greatly from regular practice with their addition and subtraction facts. This is something that can easily be done at home! You might try kid-friendly math apps, websites, or games to help them build fluency. Flash cards are also a simple and effective tool. No matter what you choose, a little extra practice goes a long way. Thank you for supporting your child!Â
Here are some websites you may be interested in:Â
Boddle Learning: https://www.boddlelearning.com/parents-page
Prodigy Reading/Math:Â https://sso.prodigygame.com/game/start?rid=dece478d-a211-4b82-b6e6-57a4bde17cf