Tensai Academy
Counting • Basic addition/subtraction • Shapes • Measurement
Number Sense
Students learn:
- Counting forward and backward: Students practice counting numbers in order and understanding number size.
- Representing numbers with objects: Objects like blocks help students see what numbers mean.
- Comparing numbers: Students learn which numbers are greater, smaller, or equal.
Addition & Subtraction Basics
Students learn:
- Adding means putting together: Students combine groups to find a total.
- Subtracting means taking away: Students remove objects to find how many remain.
- The equals sign shows balance: Students learn that both sides of an equation must be the same.
Patterns
Students learn:
- Repeating patterns: Patterns repeat in predictable ways, such as red-blue-red-blue.
- Patterns in nature: Students observe patterns in leaves, flowers, and animals.
- Patterns in music and movement: Clapping and movement patterns reinforce math thinking.
Shapes & Geometry
Students learn:
- 2D shapes are flat: Shapes like squares and circles are flat and have sides or curves.
- 3D shapes are solid: Shapes like cubes and spheres take up space.
- Shapes have attributes: Students learn about sides, corners, and faces.
- Face: Each single surface, flat or curved, of the 3D figure is called its face.
- Edge: The line, where two faces of the 3D figures meet, is called its edge.
- Vertex: Each corner, where three faces of 3D figures meet, is called its vertex. Vertices are the plural of the vertex.
Measurement & Data
Students learn:
- Measuring length: Students compare objects using words like longer and shorter.
- Non-standard units: Objects like blocks or paperclips are used to measure.
- Collecting data: Students gather information using tallies and simple charts.
