In Math, we discussed the idea that the same person or thing can have different names that refer to the same person or thing, or equivalent names. We displayed the word equivalent on the board and explained that numbers also have different names. True number sentences show two names that are equivalent. For example, when solving 4 + 2 = _______ to make a true number sentence, you are looking for another name for 4 + 2, such as 6. We say that 4 + 2 and 6 are equivalent names because 4 + 2 is equal to, or equivalent to, 6. The students were then asked to list the addition facts that have sums of 7. Each fact contains an equivalent name for 7: 4 + 3, 2 + 5, 1 + 6, 0 + 7 = 7, and so on. After this, name collection boxes were introduced. We drew a name-collection box, with 7 on the tag, and put two addition names for 7 inside the box. Students learned that name-collection boxes are used to record equivalent names for numbers. We started by using addition and subtraction facts, but also leaned that we can show 7 in many ways (using tallies, money, pictures, ten frames, etc). Our little learners then travelled around the room in groups to think of different ways to record a variety of numbers. Photos above. This week we started our unit of inquiry on storytelling. We have been focusing on fairytales, and their unique features. This week we took a close look at cinderella stories. After reading three different Cinderella stories, we talked about the role of the fairy godmother. Students wrote an opinion piece where they sequenced the things that they would do and ask for if they had a fairy godmother. This was a great hook for the unit that Miss Wendy will be teaching on opinion writing while I am on paternity leave. On Friday, we looked a little closer at two of our lines of inquiry 1) There are many ways to tell stories 2) Storytellers need skills We learned that one way people can tell stories is through puppet shows. We discussed the skills that are required of storytellers when giving a puppet show. These included: loud voice, expression, fluency, movement, and making sure the puppet faces the audience. After practising in small groups at our tables, each group put on their own Cinderella puppet play. They did a fantastic job! When the children returned from Music yesterday, they arrived to find 30 balloons on the sofa in our learning area. Inside each balloon was a verb. Students took turn popping the balloons, removing the word from inside, and sorting the verbs based on their tense (simple past, present, future).
We have a lot of fun learning!
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