Lately in math

We used our bodies to learn more about the concept over and under. We created a pattern of chairs and then students practiced going over and under each chair. We had fun as we practiced this concept first with movement and our bodies. Later we reinforced "over and under" as we created oval Easter eggs in art. We weaved with paper which helps with hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, while reinforcing the pattern of "over under". Check out your little ones art work as they bring them home. You can help review this concept by asking them to show you what going over and under something looks like!

Nevada State Standards addressed in the above activities include:

Math Standards

2.PK.2

Recognize and replicate simple patterns(e.g., ABAB).

4.PK.2

Identify positions (e.g., in front, behind, next to, up, down, inside, outside, on top, ordinal positions).

Physical Development Standards

3.PK.1 Demonstrate locomotor movements such as up, down, forward, and backward.

3.PK.2 Demonstrate the ability to follow basic movements (e.g., over, under, in, out, in between).

The above student practiced stacking cups into a pyramid formation. We talked about estimation and how many she thought she stacked. Next time, we will estimate how many she can stack in 1 minute, 3 minutes and so on. We plan on recording the data to be able to compare if she gets faster with each attempt. On a cold day, have your child show you how they can stack cups. Record the data as you practice and see just how fast you can go!

Nevada State Standards addressed in the above activity include:

Math standards
1.PK.3b Estimate the number of objects in a set of 5 and verify by counting.

Physical Development Standards
6.PK.1 Demonstrate skills in eye-hand coordination (e.g., stacking, sorting, lacing toys, stringing beads,
reproducing basic patterns, complete six-piece puzzle, Legos and peg-boards).