Sorting
Our first focus in math is sorting.  Students are asked to "sort, classify and compare objects and describe attributes used". 

We begin with colour because it's an attribute that most students are able identify and describe.

 

 

 

 

We also look at sorting objects by more than one attribute.

Sorting by colour...

 

and then size.

 

 

 
 We talk about WHY we sort and encourage students to sort real life objects to make th tidy, convenient and organized.

Big blocks, small blocks.

 

 We encourage students to record their sorting as a way of inspiring writing.

"I sorted by jewels and leaves."

"Blue and Yellow."