Making a weekly math journal will help children make sense of math. Let them write about instances where they used their math skills or write about a new concept they learned in class and how they would use that concept in daily life. This also helps them with creative writing. I let them use their proofreading skills to correct any spelling, grammar or punctuation mistakes. It is a great way for them to reflect on why math is important in our daily lives. It is surprising when I ask : why do we learn math for? to children...most of them don't even know how to answer, until you ask them really direct questions that relate to math - what time is it? how long did it take you to come to class? What is the difference in height between me/you? By asking this question to your child, it can show you how much understanding they have of math.....
AuthorDora Cheung - Certified OG Tutor, Masters of Educ. Admin., Early Childhood Education, +20 yrs of teaching experience. Married with 3 boys - 13 yrs, 11 yrs and 8 yrs old. Archives
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