Friends of ten

Math

• The Second-grade child has learned the concept of making numbers that add up to ten through the "Friends of ten" activity.
• They have practiced and improved their addition skills by finding pairs of numbers that add up to ten.
• The child has learned to identify patterns and relationships between numbers to make combinations that equal ten.
• They have also developed a deeper understanding of number bonds and the concept of fact families.

For continued development related to the "Friends of ten" activity, encourage the child to explore other number combinations that add up to ten beyond the ones mentioned in the activity. They can use manipulatives like counters or blocks to visually represent different combinations and reinforce their understanding of number relationships. Additionally, they can practice mental math by quickly recalling different pairs of numbers that make ten. This will help strengthen their number sense and fluency in addition.

Book Recommendations

• Ten Sly Piranhas: A Counting Story in Reverse by William Wise: This book introduces the concept of counting down from ten while incorporating humor and engaging illustrations.
• Zero the Hero by Joan Holub: This book follows the journey of Zero as he tries to find his place in the number line and learn the significance of his value.
• Ten Apples Up on Top! by Dr. Seuss: A classic Dr. Seuss book that combines counting and fun rhymes as animals balance apples on their heads.