Coming back from winter break, who would have thought that we would have gotten a mini break so shortly after? Your students have been great this week with all the updates, changes, and cold days. Today, Friday, we will begin our Balanced Equation Unit and I have pretty excited. I think that the kids will really grasp this content because of the visual and kinesthetic nature of the topic. It is really hands on and we will be drawing many pictures.
If your student would like some extra practice at home here are a few website that they can play games on while practicing math skills
http://www.mathplayground.com/AlgebraEquations.html
http://www.mathsisfun.com/flash.php?path=%2Falgebra/images/algebra-scales.swf&w=948&h=432&col=%23FFFFFF&title=Balance+when+Adding+and+Subtracting
http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/tools/Algebra_Tiles/Algebra_Tiles.html
Next week we will be starting out Math Workshop and I know this will help the students immensely! I will have a few centers for students to practice new topics, previous topics, multiplication facts, and work in a small group with me. This will really cement their understanding of the topics.
I believe report cards will be sent home today, however with the cold days, I am not sure if this will be postponed. Please look for the report cards and ask your student if you do not receive one! You can always access their grade on Powerschool through the district website.
As always please feel free to contact me for anything. I am always happy to help!
Stay warm!
Miss Scherer
If your student would like some extra practice at home here are a few website that they can play games on while practicing math skills
http://www.mathplayground.com/AlgebraEquations.html
http://www.mathsisfun.com/flash.php?path=%2Falgebra/images/algebra-scales.swf&w=948&h=432&col=%23FFFFFF&title=Balance+when+Adding+and+Subtracting
http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/tools/Algebra_Tiles/Algebra_Tiles.html
Next week we will be starting out Math Workshop and I know this will help the students immensely! I will have a few centers for students to practice new topics, previous topics, multiplication facts, and work in a small group with me. This will really cement their understanding of the topics.
I believe report cards will be sent home today, however with the cold days, I am not sure if this will be postponed. Please look for the report cards and ask your student if you do not receive one! You can always access their grade on Powerschool through the district website.
As always please feel free to contact me for anything. I am always happy to help!
Stay warm!
Miss Scherer