We had a very busy week in math and the kids worked incredibly hard to master new skills! We began our week using base ten blocks to add to large numbers number together. After understanding the skill with manipulatives (concrete practice), we moved to the dry erase boards to practice with pictures and numbers (pictorial practice). Finally, we moved to practice in our math workbooks with pen and paper (abstract). This process worked well for the students and they worked hard to understand each step. At the end of the week we put all of our skills into practice while playing the game "Scoot." The kids loved this game!! There was a different addition problem (without regrouping) on each desk and table. The kids would solve a problem and when I said "scoot" they would move to the next desk (problem). This game focused on fact fluency and working quickly while practicing and having fun!! It was a great game for a Friday afternoon! We will try scoot again next week with more difficult addition facts! Keep encouraging your children to practice the basic facts at home so they can solve problems more quickly. The goal is to solve problems mentally without using fingers to help. Next week we will work with three digit numbers and our adding will involve regrouping in the ones and tens place. There are many resources online for free worksheets if you are looking for extra practice at home. :)