Math - Non-Standard Measurement

Learning About Measurement! 

Our class has been learning about non-standard measurement. This means we measure things using objects instead of rulers. We used different items like cubes and classroom materials to measure objects around our room.

We also learned that measurement has rules. When we measure, we need to:

• Start at the edge of the object

• Place the items in a straight line

• Make sure there are no gaps between the items

The students had so much fun exploring the classroom and discovering how long and tall different things are. We are becoming great little mathematicians and problem-solvers! 

As part of our learning about non-standard measurement, we used snap cubes to measure 

how tall we are.

Math - 2D and 3D Shapes

This term we had a great time exploring 2D and 3D shapes in the environment. Students were taken on a shape walk around the school where they identified different shapes they saw. In the classroom, students used shapes to build various structures.  Our final challenge was to build a shape robot using a mixture of both 2D and 3D shapes. Students were also given an opportunity to present their robots in front of the class as they practiced their oral skills.

Shape Robots

Students created different robots using recycled materials. 

students were also challenged to present their robots to a grade 3 class. At first, they were a little nervous but they were willing to take on the challenge. The grade 3 class was very accommodating and students had fun presenting their work. 

Math Corner

Pattern Blocks

Sorting and Classifying

Students are sorting items by size. Classification groups: small, medium and large

                                                                                            big and small

Sorting items into two groups (living and nonliving things)

Time

Students have been learning about time. We talked about things that are done in the morning as against things done in the evening. Students enjoyed making their own clocks.

Students can identify the hour and minute hands. Students can say time on the hour. (eg. It is 9 O'Clock)

100 Days in School

On February 13, we had our "100th Day in School" celebration. Students worked really hard to complete a number of tasks around the theme of 100. They were given the task to create a display using 100 items. These were awesome!

100 Days Activities

100 Tiny Fingers

We used different colour paints to stamp and display 100 tiny fingers! Great for counting by 5's. How cool!

100 Cups

Students stacked 100 cups to create their version of a playground. They worked as a team to get the job done!

Dabbed 100 Hearts

This activity was great for counting. Students dabbed their hearts and counted as many as they could. It also helped with one to one correspondence.