Structural Geometry

For SpiderGirl's learning plan this year, she expressed an interest in learning about building and architecture.  In addition to looking at some of the fabulous designs around the world and photographing archtectural details around town, we have explored the shapes used to hold these structures up.

Finally Multiplication

For a few weeks (Or is it months?  This summer has gone by so fast!), SpiderGirl has been doing repeated addition of small numbers.  I hadn't yet given her the multiplication vocabulary yet, as I didn't really have much opportunity, and at this point, I don't see her as being ready to benefit from memorizing a whole bunch of facts.

Fractions Manipulatives

Although I have always used paper cut-outs for exploring fractions, there is something to be said for having something that is a bit more durable in a manipulative.  One of my friends suggested cutting out foam sheets from a dollar store.  I was very happy with the results.