Everyday Math

Everyday Math Guideposts


October	November	December
1. Count forward from 0 to 21.	1.Count forward from 0 to 35.	1. Count forward from 0 to 50.
2. Count back from 10 to 1.	2. Count back from 10 to 1.	2. Count back from 12 to 1.
3. Read the numbers 0 to 10.	3. Read the numbers 0 to 15.	3. Understand each "teen" number as 10+ a digit.
4. Compare lengths, matching ends.	4. Recognize and name a triangle, square, circle, and a rectangle.	4. Use concepts of greater and less to find a "mystery" number.
5. Recognize a penny and know its value.	5. Recognize simple examples of symmetry.	5. Read and record amounts of pennies using the cent sign.
6.Match one-to-one.	.	6. Generate, continue, and copy patterns.


January	March	April
1. Write the numbers from 0 to 10.	1. Count forward from 0 to 115.	1. Count forward from 0 to 115.
2. Count forward from 0 to 70.	2. Count back from 20 to 0.	2. Count back from 20 to 0.
3. Count back from 15 to 0.	3. Read time to the nearest hour on an analog clock.	3. Skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10s.
4. Count with a calculator.	4. Participate in telling change-to-less (subtraction) stories.	4. Read 3-digit numbers.
5. Explore using a variety of measuring tools.	5. Make and continue three-part patterns.	5. Recognize and understand 1/2.
6. Identify a dime and a nickel.	.	6. Estimate time using hour hand only (analog clocks).
7. Participate in telling change-to-more (addition) stories.	.	7. Know the value of a penny, nickel, and dime.
8. Discuss graph outcomes with the group.	.	8.Recognize a quarter.
.	.	9. Enjoy playing simple "What's My Rule?" games.