Math

Goals 

• Read, write, represent, compare, and identify numbers zero through 20 and count: 

          by ones beginning at one to 100 or higher,

          count on by ones from any given number, and

           count by tens to 100 or higher

• Fluently add and subtract within five

• Sort, identify, name, describe and compare basic 2D shapes such as a circle, square, triangle, and 3D shapes such as a cube, cone, or sphere

We use Everyday Mathematics (Edition 4), which is a comprehensive Pre-K through grade 6 mathematics program developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project and published by McGraw-Hill Education

Learning Tools for Everyday Mathematics:

• Kindergarten Everyday Math (EM4)
• EM4 Math at Home: Help organized by section (unit) for Home Link problems (English and Spanish), selected answers, vocabulary definitions, videos, games and more!

Family Letters:

Stay up-to-date on what your child is learning in class. Family Letters contain background information, vocabulary, games and more for each section (unit). 

• English Family Letters
• Spanish Family Letters (coming soon)

Additional Resources 

• Becoming a Math Family
  A website from the University of Chicago that helps support math learning for 3 to 6-year-olds.

• PBS Kids Math Games
  Fun online math games.

• Math Games with a Deck of Cards
  Practice math facts and other math concepts with a deck of cards and two players.  
• What is a Ten Frame?
  Use a Ten Frame to help your child develop strong number sense, place value sense, and fact fluency.
• DREME blog
  Resources and activities for developing math skills
• GVSU Regional Math & Science Center
  Math games and activities you can play at home or (school). Most everything you need is included: Rules, materials, and possible questions. In most cases, a video to show how to play the game is provided.

• Talking Math With Your Kids
  Math is everywhere in our world! You'll find lots of ideas for talking about math with your child--some you've never even thought of.
• YouCubed
  Engaging and inspiring math games, tasks, videos, and articles to help students develop a "Math Mindset."