This week during math we spent time working on problem solving. The problems all had multiple possibilities for solutions and everyone was asked to solve each problem in at least two ways. This weeks problems focused on smaller numbers to help children become fluent with these and allow them to focus on other aspects of the problem, for example making sure their solutions fit the wording of a given problem. We will continue work in this area next week.

Today we ventured to the garden in small groups and everyone had a chance to get acquainted with the kindergarten plots. We spent our time today cultivating the soil in preparation for planting beans when the weather allows. In the next couple of weeks our main task is to keep weeds from getting established in our plots, so we will continue to spend some time there.