First graders are extending their knowledge of measurement by currently investigating fractions, partitioning a whole into two equal parts first, then moving on to four equal parts next week. Exploration activities include coloring circle, square, and fraction "rugs"with two or four equal parts of different color and discussions involve conversations about what it would look like to "fairly" share cookies, pancakes, or sandwiches with two or four people. Want to continue these conversations at home? Math vocabulary includes half, half of, one half, halves, fourth, one fourth, a fourth of, fourths, and quarter.
