Shake Those Ladybugs

A young mathematician asked to revisit the center.

Ladybugs Shake Those Beans
Students are building Number Sense. 

Our young mathematicians need to have a solid understanding of number sense, to help master the higher math that lies ahead. 






First graders are beginning with their fives.

1) First, count out 5 lady bugs.

2) Next, "Shake those lady bugs"

3) Now, check the pattern. 

4) What do you see? E.g. 3 reds and 2 white write the number problem 3 + 2  in that row.

5) Repeat, and look at the ladybug combination.

Second graders are trying the nines.