K+Calendar+Math

Kindergarten Calendar Math

For Calendar Math, students use whiteboards to answer simple addition and subtraction facts. They are required to use the tools on the calendar bulletin board (clip collection, daily depositor, number line). Students are paired together using colored cards. Even though the partnering seems random to the students, the pairs can be put together with ability level and behavior in mind. Students take turns responding to different questions regarding the number of days in the month, days we've been in school, or any other addition or subtraction tasks regarding the calendar. **Before** the student with the marker writes their answer, they must discuss the answer with their partner and come to a concensus. No one should write until both students agree on what to write. Once they have recorded their answer, the students hold the board above their head so other students in the class can see. The teacher then calls on an individual to explain how they came to their answer. If there are conflicting answers, we have a discussion about why some of their answers may not be correct and what tools they could use to figure out the correct answer.