Do you know the tune to the Adam’s Family?

Here is a great way to memorize the steps  to SINGAPORE MATH… Singapore Math goes really well with Unit 3 in our new math program!   I love it! I will record the kids singing and add it to the blog next week!  But, I just wanted to get you the lyrics now…in case your children wanted to use the steps in their Math Homework!!!

“That Analyzing Thing”

Underline the question.  Write a WHO, WHAT statement.

Read to each period and draw a matching bar.

(Don’t forget the question mark~!)

Use the diagram to choose an operation-+x/

Show my work on paper…

“That Analyzing Thing!”

Stay tuned…for more videos and recordings on this new math strategy used to solve math problems!

What is more FUN than baLLOon PoppInG????

The kids really enjoyed choosing a balloon and having the opportunity to pop it by stomping on it, using a pin or whatever they wanted!!!  Then wala!  Out popped a “Getting to know you type of question!”  It was so much fun!  Thanks Can Do Kids for playing with us!  

For back to school we wanted to send a note home with each of our new students that would really make them smile.  We wanted something more than just a little slip of paper that said “Welcome Back”. We were  going for the FABULOUS FACTOR. 🙂 So, when Mrs. Peterson stumbled upon this concept I was pretty darn excited.  (Things like this make me feel like a kid on Christmas morning)  The idea is a scratch off  note.  Mrs. Peterson and I put our creative minds together and came up with this!!!  We LOVE working together!  The process was a bit time consuming…but totally worth it!  Happy Scratching!

We have been using our SCHEMA so much the last few weeks.   THe kids love to use their “schema” when trying to make connections with the text we read.   They also really enjoy adding NEW FACTS to their “schema” while reading informational texts!   I love seeing the excitement in their eyes when they tell me that their “schema” about a specific topic is GROWING!!!!     Nothing like getting kids excited to read!   If you would like more information about schema click here: Enjoy our SONG we sing!   It helps us to remember what “schema” is!