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Related Activities to Try at Home

Dear Family,

The activities suggested below are related to the mathematics we are currently working on in school. Doing them with your child can enrich your child's mathematical learning.

Tens Go Fish The object of the game is to find pairs of number cards that equal 10. Deal 5 Primary Number Cards to each player. Leave the rest in a pile. Any player who can make 10 with 2 of those cards puts them aside and draws 2 more. Then take turns asking each other for a card. For example, if you have a 3, you might ask your child, “Do you have a 7?” If you get a 7, make a pair and put them down. Then draw a card from the deck. If your child does not give you a 7, “go fish” and draw the top card from the deck. Your turn ends when you cannot make a 10. (We will also be playing this game in school so your child may be able to teach you.)

How Many Am I Hiding? Lay out 10 small objects and ask your child to count them. Then, while your child covers his or her eyes, hide some of the objects. Show your child the objects that are not hidden and ask, “How many am I hiding?” Encourage your child to explain her or his thinking. After playing a few rounds, you can change the total number (from 6 to 12 total) and start again.

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