Greetings Owl Families! Below you will find an explanation of unit 2 for math.
This unit
will focus on addition, subtraction, and equations. These concepts are
introduced with stories that capture children's interest and help them to see
adding and subtracting as real-life processes.
At the beginning of the
unit, children show a story problem by drawing a picture of objects. If
they are adding 4 balloons and 2 balloons, for example, their pictures might
look like the top one shown below. If they are subtracting, their
pictures might look like the bottom one shown below.
In a short time,
children will show objects quickly with circles rather than pictures. From there, children are asked to show partners (4+2) as well as give the total
(6). Then they will be a small step away from writing the equation, such
as 4+2=6 and 6-4=2.
If you have any questions regarding this unit, please do not hesitate to ask!
