Math:
Math Facts:
-Please practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and/or division facts daily. Math fact fluency is essential in solving higher order math problems. I CANNOT stress this enough! If you need additional flashcards, please feel free to ask me for extras.
-Students can also play a variety of online games to practice their math facts. Visit my Websites and Links page for games to play!
-Xtra Math, an online program, can be used to practice facts. If you do not have an account from either myself or your child's classroom teacher, please contact me and I can create a log-in for your child. Click on the click below to access the site!
Journaling:
Have your child keep a math journal. A great way to get students to explain their mathematical reasoning is to write about how they went about solving a problem step by step.
Seesaw:
At times, during small group, students have the opportunity to record how they solved a problem using Seesaw. This provides them with an opportunity to share with other students how they arrived at a solution as well as to see how others solved a similar problem.
APPS:
"My Math Flash Cards" is a free application that allows students to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts.
"Door 24" by i-Ready is a free application that focuses on fact fluency and computational fluency using games.
Reading:
Please try to have your child read for at least 20 minutes daily. Exposure to a variety of genres helps students to strengthen their reading skills and increase their vocabulary. Students are encouraged to borrow books from the school library, public library, and from our classroom libraries. Some great ways to get your child interested in reading include reading chapter books, graphic novels, picture books, articles, poems, recipes, magazines, etc. They can even read aloud to a parent at home, a sibling, a grandparent, or even a pet!
Fluency Practice:
The best way to improve your child's reading fluency is by having them read aloud. They can practice scoop reading sentences into phrases. Incorporate technology to make reading fluency practice fun! Record your child reading aloud using Garage Band on your iPhone or iPad. You can also record a video on your phone or do a voice recording. Vocaroo is a great website to make an online recording of your child's reading (click the link). Then you can save it to your Google account or send it to your e-mail. Allow your child to play back their recordings and listen to themselves. Once your child has accumulated several recordings, play them back and have him or herself assess how they did over time.
APPS: A great free application from i-Ready is called, "World's Worse Pet." This app focuses on students' vocabulary development through a game-like format.
Writing:
A great way to encourage our writers is to keep a daily journal at home. Ask your child to write about their school day, weekend adventure, or after school activity. A great motivator is to add drawings, photographs, or trinkets that go along with each day!