December

MATH:

Subtraction Facts to 20: Use Strategies

* Count to subtract Students can solve a subtraction problem by using a number line to count back.

* Make 10 to Subtract Make subtraction easier by making 10 to subtract and also make 10 to use as a landmark and count on.

*Fact Families Make addition and subtraction facts using the same three numbers.

*Use Addition to Subtract Use addition facts to find subtraction facts.

* Explain Subtraction strategies There are different ways to solve subtraction facts. Certain strategies may be easier to use for different facts.

* Solve subtraction word problems with facts to 20 Objects, drawings, and equations can help you solve different types of problems.

* Math Practice and Problem Solving: Critique Reasoning Good math thinkers use math to explain why they are right. They can talk about the math that others do, too.

PHONICS:

* Beginning Consonant R Blends A consonant blend is a consonant combination representing two combined consonant sounds. br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr, shr, thr

* Beginning Consonant S Blends A consonant blend is a consonant combination representing two combined consonant sounds. sc, sk, sl, sm, sn, st, sp, sw, squ

*Beginning Consonant W Blends A consonant blend is a consonant combination representing two combined consonant sounds. tw, dw