With a focus on counting in tens and ones, individually the students are building the critical skills necessary for mastering larger numbers and mathematical concepts.
Kymani is exploring the concept of place value by breaking down numbers into tens and ones. He uses rods to represent tens and multi-link cubes for ones, helping to visualize the structure of numbers.
In the video, Darcey and Ellie share their thoughts about tens and ones. Darcey shows how she can decompose numbers in various ways, like breaking 64 into 40 and 24. Ellie and Darcey then move on to adding their numbers together. They start by adding the tens first, followed by the ones.
Braxton gives Lincoln a number represented with tens rods and cubes for ones. Lincoln demonstrates how he can skip-count in tens to figure out how many Braxton has given him. He then explains how many tens and ones are in the number. Braxton listens to Lincoln’s explanation and realizes that Lincoln mistakenly said 47 instead of 48. Braxton then offers a reason why he disagrees, prompting a valuable discussion.
By disagreeing and providing reasoning, both Braxton and Lincoln had a chance to revisit their thinking and understand the concept more clearly.
“It costs nothing to be kind” is a philosophy I live by, both in and out of the classroom. Students are encouraged to adopt this mindset, embracing kindness in all aspects of their lives.
Reading for enjoyment is just as important as reading with purpose. Sharing my passion for books with students is one of the highlights of my teaching, seeing them discover the magic of stories and imagination.
While my love for reading runs deep, my true passion lies in solving mathematical problems. The clarity that maths gives—it’s either right or wrong, and students can immediately identify where they’ve gone astray. This passion for numbers translates into a dynamic classroom where students tackle problems with confidence and curiosity.
Every child deserves a safe space where they feel empowered to take risks in their learning, even when they’re unsure of the answer. There’s nothing more rewarding than witnessing the “lightbulb” moments when students grasp new concepts and exclaim, “Oh, that’s easy now!”
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is important to me, and I encourage my students to value their well-being, both physically and mentally. This balance nurtures resilience and a positive outlook.
Just as I admire the beauty of a sunset at the end of a long day, I deeply value the growth in every student. Watching them evolve, gain confidence, and thrive in their learning journey is one of my greatest joys in teaching.
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