Math

Westbrook uses Everyday Math for our math instruction.  This year we got a new version which was more in line with Common Core.  So far I like it - it has eliminated some things that were not as relevant in kindergarten.  The things they restructured, especially in number sense, are great!

Here is a peek at our Math Workshop:

At this center the kids were making a turkey puzzle - the pieces were numbered 11-20 - we worked on both cutting skills and ordering numbers.

At this center we used 10 frames to practice numeral writing and counting:

We were sorting with bears and other animals and sorting mats here.  The kids chose how they were going to sort the bears: by size, color or type.

Making patterns with pattern blocks - in pilgrim, Native American, turkey or Mayflower shapes:

Online math practice - both Everyday Math and other sites: