To wrap up our focus on double-digit addition, we played a game on the Smartboard called Leapin' Lily Pads. Students had to solve word problems and standard algorithm double-digit addition problems in order to help their frog leap from lily pad to lily pad. We really worked hard on lining up the digits in the two numbers by place value and remembering to begin adding in the ones place. Students did a great job! Our focus after winter break will be double digit subtraction (without regrouping).
Holiday Main Idea and Details
We continued our focus on identifying the main idea using supporting details this week as we read several holiday related passages, determined the topic, then used the details to find out the main idea. Students really began to refer back to the details of the passage (quantifying them as they read) in order to determine what the author really wanted us to know and understand about the topic (i.e. the main idea).
Warm Holiday Wishes
As we depart for a two week winter break, I would like to wish you and your families all the joys and blessings of the season! Enjoy this time together, and may the new year bring you much love and happiness! See you in 2015!!!