We started our first Math Unit today. We are going to be spending some time reviewing the "great nemesis" Place Value. I am doing my best giving the children fun, memorable ways to remember how to read super big numbers. This is something we usually have a hard time with, so if you want to help your child at home with practicing how to read and write large numbers, go for it! I am very impressed with how respectful this group of children are. I am genuinely looking forward to teaching them this year.
One funny story to leave you with. I always let my children ask me any personal questions they might have for me, and one of their favorites is asking me how old I am. Not sure why I always am asked this questions, but the kids are usually shocked that I am older than 18. Well, this group of kids seems to think I am in my 30's to 40's. haha That has been a first for me! At recess, I had a couple of girls guessing how old I was and I was surprised that they started their guesses in the 30's and went up from there. :) It made me laugh! Well, being the math teacher that I am, on the first day of school I gave the kids my birthday for them to figure out how old I am. To their surprise, I will only be turning 25 on September 7th. Maybe, I just seem wise to them. :)
I hope you are having a relatively restful week! Please, if you have any questions please email me at aclark1@houstonisd.org.
