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How much time should my child spend on school activities?
How much time should my child spend on school activities?
The school district has recommended that intermediate students spend approximately 7-10 hours per week on school activities. This suggested time frame should include all four key focus areas (literacy, numeracy, physical health and social emotional learning) and incorporate plenty of play and inquiry- based learning.
The school district has recommended that intermediate students spend approximately 7-10 hours per week on school activities. This suggested time frame should include all four key focus areas (literacy, numeracy, physical health and social emotional learning) and incorporate plenty of play and inquiry- based learning.
How do I share my child's learning with you?
How do I share my child's learning with you?
During this time, students can record any of the distance learning activities they are completing in a single new exercise book or in one duotang. They will simply need to date each entry and note what subject/activity they are completing. This way all of the work they are doing at home will be organized and stored in one place! I would also love to see any pictures of their work. These could be sent by e-mail to my @sd61.bc.ca account.
During this time, students can record any of the distance learning activities they are completing in a single new exercise book or in one duotang. They will simply need to date each entry and note what subject/activity they are completing. This way all of the work they are doing at home will be organized and stored in one place! I would also love to see any pictures of their work. These could be sent by e-mail to my @sd61.bc.ca account.
Playing with Numbers and Important Ideas in Math
Playing with Numbers and Important Ideas in Math
Math games can be a wonderful source for developing mathematical reasoning while practicing basic facts.
-Ruth Parker
In Math Games for Family Fun and Learning, Ruth Parker, a highly respected mathematics educator, lists nine favorites, and they’re easy to find in stores. Repeatedly playing these games supports student learning and deepens understanding.
Set: A card game of logic and visual perception that can be enjoyed by the whole family (ages 6 to adult). Adults, be forewarned that it can be humbling to play this game with youngsters.
Tangos: A game that focuses on spatial relationships and that challenges the whole family, young and old alike.
Mastermind: A game of logic enjoyed by both children and adults. Look for a version of Mastermind for younger children ages 6 and up.
Cribbage: A wonderful card game played on a pegged board that develops skill in adding series of small numbers. The game is enjoyable for children of all ages.
Dominoes: A game of strategy and numbers that children as young as 4 years of age can play as a number recognition game. Yet the regular game of dominoes is challenging for adults as well.
Mancala: A challenging African stone game of logic for adults that can be adapted to meet the needs of children ages 5 and up.
Equate: A game for reinforcing computation with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. I haven’t played this yet, but my nieces and nephews tell me it is challenging and fun.
Checkers/Chess: Great games for developing skill with logical reasoning.
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