Math Chapter 2

In chapter 1, students counted forward and backward, used ten frames to represent numbers, and reviewed patterns by looking at the number of objects and identifying the pattern unit.  In chapter 2 of the math curriculum, students were introduced to the concepts of tens and ones, one more, one less, ten more, and ten less.  These concepts are difficult, particulary if a child does not have one-to-one correspondence and is not able to write or identify numerals to 100.  Coming home in next Monday's homework are some charts for your child to practice counting and writing to 40.  If your child can already complete the task independently, it is still a good idea to have them work on this skill, because the stronger the skill the more it helps when learning the other concepts we cover.