In math, we've been practicing time skills. It can be tricky sometimes, when people say, "quarter to three", so we've been taking time to practice this skill using a bingo game. The kids enjoy using games to practice "boring" math skills. :)
We've been having a ton of fun making art and making friends! The students just LOVE to paint! We are getting a few artists ready for the talent show, a month away.
In math, we've been practicing time skills. It can be tricky sometimes, when people say, "quarter to three", so we've been taking time to practice this skill using a bingo game. The kids enjoy using games to practice "boring" math skills. :)
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This week we've been discussing what bills look like when they come in the mail. It's sometimes difficult to tell the difference between bills and junk. I brought a mix of different pieces of mail for them to see. They were surprised to see all the different kinds of mail, and that was just for one day.
This week's weather really threw a wrench in the mix. We had big plans to go to the stock show, but because it was SOOO terribly cold, many of the students didn't get to go. Bummer dude! But a few of us went over today. There was lots of cool stuff to see.
In math, we've been discussing tax season. Many of the students had questions about the government, and income tax, and tax returns. We have had good discussions about how and what to do. So I've got our talent show planned. Make sure to mark your calendars for March 28th at 11:30. It will be in the Auditorium (Old Theater) and a potluck before. The students are already deep into researching what they will be presenting. Look forward to some awesome acts!
For more of the day-to-day stuff, we have been studying what is budgeting and how to make good money choices. You need to pay for the things you NEED before you buy the things you WANT. This kids have gotten very good at it. We have also discussed all the myriad reasons you can be fired in a real job. The students don't usually believe me when I tell them, in SD, you can be fired for no reason at all. |
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." -Helen Keller AuthorKatlyn Utzman is a Special Educator at Rapid City Central High School, South Dakota. Archives
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