Math Journals

This week in math we have implemented math journals.  We use math journals to record our thinking.  Just like our reading journals, it is so important to write the date at the beginning of every entry.  So far, we have been counting a variety of objects and recording the number and how we know it is that number.  This has been a fascinating adventure in first grade.  If you have any extra time at home over the weekend or in the evenings, it would be great if you could count objects with your first grader.  Let them show you how they do it first, then have discussions about how you might keep the objects organized as you count.  Let them record their thinking and make sure they label their work! 

We love counting cubes and macaroni, but you can count ANYTHING! 

Look at these first graders hard at work:

We will be having a Halloween celebration next Friday, October 31st.  Students can change into their costume at school and will change out of it before they go home.  Masks will not be allowed with any costume.  We will have a small parade and then a small celebration in the classroom.  Please be on the lookout for a sign-up genius about how you might participate in our party.