Math Expressions Art Connection

Math Expressions unit 2 lesson 1 has an art connection with it. The students used 2 shapes to make a math man. They then added their shapes together.  5 rectangles + 1 circle = 6 shapes. 6 rectangles + 1 circle= 7 shapes. Some students used triangles and squares in their pictures. This was a good way for students to use some creativity and still do math.

Veteran's Day

My first grade class helped decorate the gym for the Veteran's Day program. Here are two photos of the flags we made. Each table made a flag. 5 kids at each table 10 fingers per kid 50 fingers total = 50 stars on the flag. The stripes weren't as accurate. Turned out cute none the less.
We also took time to write letters to veterans. The kids did a wonderful job writing from their hearts.