Number Sense and Social Time for Kindergarteners

In this ongoing class,  5-6 year-olds will find a relaxed, safe, fun space in which to develop both number sense (counting and skip-counting, 1-1 correspondence, concepts of adding and subtracting, and number recognition) and social skills (taking turns, listening, and good sportsmanship). Each week I will begin class by showing visuals and asking questions based on the topic of the week. Students will have the chance to answer the questions and chat with each other. We will connect these topics to number sense through discussion and activities. We will end class by playing a fun game together. All activities and games will be teacher-led and shared on screen, so students will not need to navigate any websites or technology on their own. Additionally, students are welcome to answer verbally or visually (holding up fingers, drawing on white board), so they will not need to use the keyboard or mouse.  

Week of October 24th:  
--Topic/Question: Do you celebrate Halloween? What is your costume? What is your favorite Halloween treat?
--Number Sense Connection: Counting and Sorting Candy and treats, 1-1 Correspondence, number recognition 0-10
--Game: Witch’s Brew!

Week of October 31st:  
--Topic/Question: What is your favorite toy, game or activity? 
--Math Skill: Number identification 0-10, Adding means putting together
--Game:  Fishing game

Week of November 7th: 
--Topic/Question: Tell us about your name!
--Math Skill: More or less? Comparing numbers
--Game: More or Less Game

Week of November 14th: 
--Topic/Question: What are you grateful for?
--Math Skill: Simple adding (0-5)
--Game: Treasure Chest (Blooket) game

Week of November 21st:  NO CLASS

Week of November 28th: 
--Topic/Question: What is your favorite sport or physical activity?
--Math Skill: Numbers on a number line (0-10)
--Game: Number line musical spots

Week of December 5th:
--Topic/Question: Favorite Foods
--Math Skill: Simple addition and subtraction (0-10),  Making 10
--Game: Fishing Game

Week of December 12th:
--Topic/Question: Seasons
--Math Skill: Calendar math
--Game: Cafe Game

Week of January 2nd:
--Topic/Question: Future you
--Math Skill: Counting on to add (up to ten)
--Game: Cafe Game

Week of January 9th:
--Topic/Question: Birthdays
--Math Skill: Counting (candles) using 10 frames
--Game: Cafe Game

Week of January 16th:
--Topic/Question: Favorite Animals
--Math Skill: Using visual patterns to count and add (dice)
--Game: Frogtastic Board Game

Week of January 23rd: 
--Topic/Question: Pets
--Math Skill: 10 frames & math riddles (addition & subtraction)
--Game: Fishing Game

Week of  February 6th:
--Topic/Question: snacks
--Math Skill: Subtraction and equal shares
--Game: Cafe Game

Week of February 13th:
--Topic/Question: People, animals, places, & things that we love
--Math Skill: Symmetry and finding half
--Game: Hearts game

Week of February 20th:
--Topic/Question: 2's Day! Things that come in pairs
--Math Skill: Skip counting by 2's
--Game: Matching Pairs

Week of February 27th:
--Topic/Question:3 is a magic number! Things that come in 3's
--Math Skill: Making 3 and adding/subtracting 3
--Game: Cafe Game