Kindergarten is starting thier voyage into addition.  This is a great video to introduce it.
http://safeshare.tv/w/YOoEMmBbNe

Division here we come. Here is a great visual explanation as to what is happening when you divide.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IXAqXGDMXw.

Today was a great morning in 1st grade.  Students had so much fun counting pumpkin seeds.  Watching the kids as they realized that a pumpkin floats was awesome.

Very excited to shift to my new role as an instructional coach, even though I've been told I can't wear warm ups and use a whistle like the other coaches.  I am looking forward to a new year with new resposibilities. Working not only with students, but with teachers as well.  Let the adventure begin.

There has been lots of place value talk going on in the school.  It's awesome to see the kids pulling out the Base Ten blocks and using them to help solve problems. 

Hey, did you know that a nonillion has 30 zeros?

Time for back to school, don't forget to brush up on your facts.
Fun Fact Practice