I can subtract two digit numbers and explain my strategies

I can subtract two digit numbers and explain my strategies.

We reviewed rounding (4 or less let it rest, 5 or more raise the score) and then we started to estimate numbers.  Estimation is a strategy that can be used for subtraction.  Some of us found it to be very simple and easy to use.  With our elbow partners we turned over four playing cards to make two 2-digit numbers.  We estimated the difference between the two numbers by rounding each number to the nearest ten and subtracting mentally.  Everyone was able to do this 10 times over.  We've created an anchor chart to help us to remember the various strategies we could use for subtraction.  Everyone has a method they prefer.

We are working on breaking down big, unfamiliar words for reading with various strategies.  We know the names of the vowels and the sounds they make so today we worked with syllables by clapping the parts of a word or putting our hands under our chin and counting how many times our chin moves when we say a word.  We counted the syllables in everyone's name and then went to books looking for bigger words.  We found words with 14 syllables, but my word won with 19 syllables.  An exit ticket was written with what we learned about syllables today.

Scholastic book orders due Friday
Pillars of Care assembly Friday
Brown report card envelope needs to be returned
Still missing A LOT of homework