February Skills Checklist...

I want to thank all of you for your extra help and working with your child at home. The homework packets are a great opportunity for the children to learn responsibility while reinforcing skills we are working on in class. 

Here is my February skills checklist if you are looking for additional suggestions for what to work on at home.

• compare numbers using <, >, =
• name even and odd numbers
• write dictated 2 and 3 digit numbers, add even more digits for added challenge
• place numbers correctly on a hundreds chart
• practice addition facts
• count to 300+ by 1's, 5's, and 10's
• identify place value for hundreds, tens, and ones
• solve addition and subtraction number stories
• count backwards from 100
• calculate values of combinations of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters
• measure objects to the nearest centimeter and inch
• identify compound words, adjectives, nouns, and verbs
• correct usage of capitals and punctuation
• identify properties of solids, liquids, and gases
• identify city, county, state, country, continent in which they live
• name all of the continents and oceans
• practice tying shoes
• practice the Mustang Motto of being respectful, responsible, and compassionate