Patterns

We begin our pattern unit with an observation walk-looking for patterns throughout the school. The children learn early on that a pattern is something that is predictable, and that helps  you identify  "what comes next." We now know that numbers are patterns (4 comes after 3 every time!) and we will begin to take apart our patterns to discover units of the patterns.  

The children are given a variety of materials with which to construct patterns during free choice time. 

 We played a game which was about figuring out "what comes next" in a pattern.

Until Next Time,
Michele

Measuring

In kindergarten we learn about the basics of measuring-we ask questions such as "Why do we measure?" and How do we measure?" We read books about measuring, like Inch by Inch by Leo Leoni.  We trace our feet and measure them, and compare the footprints of all of the children. We don't use rulers, but do use units such as cubes so that we have a hands on comparison of lengths. 

Until Next Time,

Michele