Week+of+November+3,+2008

Every day, use one 2 or 3 D shape and list its attributes. (morning circle or ten-minute math) Include new concepts and vocabulary, such as area, angles, right angles, faces, etc.

Day 1 (Monday): Do lesson 2.2 Emphasize the word angle.

Day 2 (Tuesday): Do Lesson 2.3 Emphasize the word area.

Day 3 (Thursday): Lesson 2.4.

Begin with quick images of rectangles using color tiles. Kids explain how they remembered the shapes, and you will get to the idea of how many squares are in each row and how many rows there are. Introduce the idea of rows and columns, and reinforce the word area.

Teach them how to solve and write riddles about rectangles. Take small groups on pedometer walks while other kids solve and write rectangle riddles.

End with telling time practice. (This Powerpoint Presentation has an explanation of rows and columns. Also, it has some rectangle color tiles for quick images.)