Math

Posted: November 30, 2012

We have been reviewing the math concept more than, fewer than and same as through many different activities. One activity we completed was reading a book called Mr. Gumpy's Outing. We followed up the reading by having students draw a picture of people or creatures they wanted to take with them in their own boat. They then used counters beside people/creatures to show more than, fewer than and the same. We encourage parents to reinforce this concept at home by using food such as smarties or fruit loops. Have children show more than, fewer than or same as the amount you have. We are now counting and creating sets of 1-3. Here is a link to a video that students can watch with you. Look for the sets of three objects in the  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llezjMibxp4&feature=youtube_gdata_player