We use Math Expressions as our math curriculum. In addition to Math Expressions, we also use number poems to help the students with number formation. Please practice these number poems at home with your child(s).
0- Around we go!
1- One is fun!
2- Around and back on a railroad track!
3- Around a tree, around a tree, that's the way to make a three!
4- Down and over, down some more. That's the way to make a four!
5- Go down and around, but don't stop! Put a hat on top...BING!
6- Roll a hoop, make a loop!
7- Straight across and down from heaven...that's the way to make a seven!
8- Make an "S" but don't be late, go back up and close the gate!
9- A hoop and a line, that makes nine!
Unit 1: In this unit, students will...
- Practice writing numbers 1-5
- Count objects 1-5
- Recognize groups of objects
- Compare numbers by using vertical and horizontal graphs
- Use vocabulary words such as vertical, horizontal, more than, less than, fewer and least
- Please practice number writing with your child.
- Please practice counting books, plates, pets, etc. with your child.
Unit 2: In this unit, students will...
- Practice telling addition and subtraction stories
- Identify numbers in order from 1-10
- Identify and continue a pattern
- We will label AB, ABC, AAB, ABB, and AABB patterns
- Children will identify numbers that contain a 5-group. For example, the number 6 is a group of five plus one more.
- Practice writing numbers 6-10
Unit 3: In this unit, students will...
- Learn about teen numbers by using tens and ones
- Use "ten bug" *a ladybug cutout* to recognize groups of numbers that make ten
- Count pennies to change it to a dime
- Learn about partner numbers for simple addition
Unit 4: In this unit, students will...
- Continue to look at partners of numbers for simple addition
- Use "Math Mountains" to create partners of numbers called "tiny tumblers"
- Practice writing numbers to 50 and beyond
- Begin to add up to ten
- Encourage your child to count up to as high as they can! Ask your child to come up with partners of numbers such as 5 and 7.