Bridges Blog Archive for Grade K

MLC's Number Rack App provides a tech alternative to traditional models such as ten-strips and ten-frames. Let's consider a couple examples.

In the 3rd Grade Bridges Game, "Twenty or Bust", students use ten-strips to add 3 or more numbers as shown:

Kindergarten teachers, have you had the opportunity to try out the Geoboard App with your students? You'll be inspired after watching a video by MrsKlineKindergarten. Her students demonstrate how the app can be used to:

Just this morning, my kindergarten exclaimed, "It's almost the 100th day of school and we get to bring something to celebrate!" If you look forward to the big day as much as he does, here are some inspirational ideas:

A memorable little tune by Robby Turner, "I Like Coins," illustrates each coin and its value: pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters. The video, which also features photos of children in a classroom, would make a nice transition activity.

Content supports students in K-1, moving toward CCSS 2.MC.8.

This fall, my K-1 group enjoyed learning the temperature poem that Shelly Scheafer references in her Tuesday's Temperature Workouts. Access a free download (PDF) of the Fahrenheit and Celcius poems here.

This Counting by 5s song is sure to get your students up and dancing! As they move to the beat, the catchy tune inspires everyone to practice counting to 100 by 5s. But beware...it's addictive! Try it over break to work off a few of those holiday goodies...

During my visit with a local kindergarten class, we used MLC's free Number Rack App to practice combinations to five...and subitize!