Everyday Math

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Our teachers have been trained, and will continue to train, to provide the ultimate learning experience! This program is unique and provides the incorporation of hands-on/group activities and games in each lesson. </div> <bR> <div> Our teachers are working together as they implement the essential components of the program which will provide your student the best learning experience that any math program could hope to provide. </div> <bR> <div> <B>How Children Learn in </B><I><B>Everyday Mathematics</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <U> <A NAME="howchildrenlearn"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U><A HREF="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/downloads/math/howchildrenlearn.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/dow"><U><U>Click Here to Learn</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/downloads/math/howchildrenlearn.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/dow"><U> </U></A>How Children Learn Everyday Mathematic </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Math at Home</B></div> <bR> <div> Parents can help children learn to love math by getting involved! Download these tips and activities to make math a part of your family life! </div> <bR> <div> <B>Activities</B></div> <bR> <div> <U> <A NAME="grade1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U><A HREF="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/downloads/math/activities_grade1.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/dow"><U><U>Grade 1</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/downloads/math/activities_grade1.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/dow"><U> </U></A></FONT></div> <div> <U> <A NAME="grade2"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U><A HREF="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/downloads/math/activities_grade2.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/dow"><U><U>Grade 2</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <U> <A NAME="grade3"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U><A HREF="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/downloads/math/activities_grade3.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/dow"><U><U>Grade 3</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <U> <A NAME="grade4"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U><A HREF="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/downloads/math/activities_grade4.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/dow"><U><U>Grade 4</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <U> <A NAME="grade5"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U><A HREF="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/downloads/math/activities_grade5.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/dow"><U><U>Grade 5</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <U> <A NAME="grade6"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U><A HREF="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/downloads/math/activities_grade6.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/dow"><U><U>Grade 6</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/downloads/math/activities_grade6.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/dow"><U> </U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Math Related Reading</B></div> <bR> <div> Your child will enjoy reading literature related to math at home. Many of these titles can be found at your local library! </div> <bR> <div> <U> <A NAME="grade1_3"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U><A HREF="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/downloads/math/mathlitgrades1_3.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/dow"><U><U>Grade 1 through 3</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <U> <A NAME="grade4_6"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U><A HREF="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/downloads/math/mathlitgrades4_6.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers/dow"><U><U>Grade 4 through 6</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Everyday Mathematics Resources</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Quick Tip #1</B> - Give gifts that encourage mathematical exploration. Children love special gadgets and tools, as well as games and activities that challenge their minds. Giving a gift related to math is a good way to reinforce and reward your child's accomplishments. Here are some ideas: a watch, a timer, an hour glass (egg timer), a calendar, a tape measure, a calculator, pattern blocks, books of brainteasers, 3-dimensional building kits, puzzles, maps, and a wide variety of games. Help Your Child Succeed - Check Back Soon for More Math Tips! </div> <bR> <div> <B>More To Come!</B></div> <bR> <div> <U> <A NAME="coolmathtext"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U><A HREF="http://www.coolmath4kids.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.coolmath4kids.com/"><U><U>Cool Math & Games at Coolmath.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.coolmath4kids.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.coolmath4kids.com/"><U> </U></A></FONT></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>