April (Grades K-2)
Calendar Math
If the first Saturday in April is Saturday, April 2nd. What is the date of the next Saturday in April?
Write down the dates of all of the Saturdays in April.
Describe the pattern of the dates that you’ve written down.
Looking at a calendar for April, describe any other patterns that you notice.
Counting Objects
Look in your desk or table. How many pencils do you see? Books? Erasers?
Which group (pencils, books or erasers) has the largest number of objects?
Which group has the smallest number? How do you know?
Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon, organized by the Boston Athletic Association, is the world's oldest marathon. It takes place on the third Monday in April, also known as Patriot's Day, which is a holiday (in Maine and Massachusetts) that commemorates the famous battles of Lexington and Concord.
Emily lives 23 miles from her grandmother's house. The length of the Boston Marathon is just over 26 miles long.
Which is longer - the distance to Emily's grandmother's house or the distance of the Boston Marathon? Write a number sentence comparing these two distances.
What is the difference of these two distances? Represent your solution on a number line diagram.
Cherry Blossoms
One of the most beautiful signs of spring is the blooming of cherry blossoms.
Over 100 years ago, in 1912, Japan presented the United States with a gift of 3,020 cherry blossom trees. In a special ceremony, the wife of the Japanese ambassador planted two Yoshino cherry trees that are still standing in Washington, DC today.
In many parts of the country, cherry blossom festivals are held to celebrate and appreciate the beauty of these trees.
Suzi counted 15 cherry blossoms on her cherry blossom branch. She had 8 more blossoms than her friend Matthew.
How many cherry blossoms were on Matthew's branch?
Write a matching equation with a variable, and explain your solution.
