Writing Numbers and "Number Massages"

Click the center of this photo to play the video, and then ask your first grader to give YOU a "number massage!"

Part of the start of first grade math curriculum is a review of writing numerals. Today, Ms. Gustafson's class had fun practicing using the song above. First we watched the video and sang along while we wrote our numerals in the air with our fingers. Then, we moved into a circle and traced the numerals on eachother's backs.  The first graders had a chance to listen to, watch, write, and feel the formation of each numeral. The more modalities we can use to get information in, the better! Afterwards, they practiced writing numerals on paper with pencils. These practice sheets were sent home in their binders today. Check out the pictures below and stay tuned for more fun snippets about what's happening in our classroom next week and beyond!