Geometry in Fourth Grade

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As an extension to our beginning of the year geometry unit 4th graders were able to participate in a hands on exploration of triangles. Because these students have a basic understanding that triangles are shapes with 3 sides, they were then able to build upon that already formed knowledge. They discussed, observed, measured, and grouped triangles based on their characteristics. Within their partnerships students had fantastic discussions about side lengths as well as types angles within the shape.

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Jessika Anderson

Math in Kindergarten

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Kindergarten is learning how to subtract with fun learning activities! Some of our favorite activities were pirate subtraction, ‘who took the cookie from the cookie jar?’, and speckled frogs! These activities give students a visual representation and are super fun! 

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Lolly Hatch

Fun Friday in Third Grade

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Third grade enjoys a reward for completing and turning in homework on time. Each week we have a Fun Friday. These range from game days, outside games, to movies, STEM activities or in this case, cooperative learning. Creating a tower using rubber bands and drinking cups was puzzling at first. When the first group figured it out the room buzzed with excitement as everyone built the standard tower and some interesting variations. No hands! Unstacking and re-stacking, all with five or six "handles" of rubber bands. Creativity, Persistence, Focus.

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Diana Gonzalez