We have started talking about estimation in math and the definition of estimation. After today we understand that an estimation is a "smart guess" that you make when something cannot be counted. We practiced using counting bears in a jar. I have sent home home-link page 15 for the students to work on with you. In the home-link it asks the family to begin collecting pennies in a jar. Throughout the week make estimations about how many pennies in the jar. After making an estimation, count the actual number. Please practice saying "I think there are ABOUT ___ pennies in the jar today." I want the students to understand that we say "about" because we do not know the exact number until we count. I think this will be a fun activity for you to work on as a family. Get them thinking!
Also, I have started talking about what we do if we do not know what a word means. We have been talking about dictionaries and definitions. Please take some time to sit down with your child and look at a dictionary. Next time you're reading a story to them and there are words they do not know, take the time to look them up and show your child how to search for words in a dictionary.
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