Max worked on counting by tens out of order, from any given number. (For example: 47: 57, 67, 77, 87, 97. He used a Hundreds Chart as as we began to help him recognize the pattern of the ones and tens place. He was initially unfamiliar with this concept but progressed throughout the lesson. By the end of the lesson he was able to do this mentally without the use of the Chart. He was thrilled that he accomplished this. I love his attitude :)

Max knew all of his regular doubles facts by memory which helps him, but uses his fingers to count while adding any other numbers. I would like to see Max know all of his basic addition and subtraction facts through rote memorization to help him when it comes to solving more complex problems like double digit subtraction with borrowing. We will work on memorizing facts that "make ten" to give him a broader base of facts by memory.

We worked on recognizing and solving Doubles Plus One Facts and played "21" to work on mental math.

We walked to the library and checked out several books on his recommended reading list provided by his mom. He was very enthusiastic about our choices and couldn't wait to begin reading. We discussed the following vocabulary that appeared in the book. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School: ancestors, generation, luxuries.