Just wanting to let parents know that you'll notice a change on your childs' basic facts test.  While our primary focus has been on adding and subtracting one and two, you'll now see questions on doubles and doubles plus one (ex:  5+5=___,   5+___=10,   4+5=___,   4+___=9).  We've practiced this a great deal in the last week and will continue it as it's a very important strategy for adding and subtracting.  Our goal in Math is always become more efficient and this is just another tool to move towards that.  You'll see that earlier this week, I added two weblinks on working with doubles.  These are fun practice games to help your child with doubles.  I'll be adding some more links for you to use at home.   Here are some games to try at home:  Using a deck of playing cards, take out all the ace's, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6's.  Play a memory game with them.  When your child matches a pair of doubles have them tell you the answer when they're added together in order for them to be able to keep the card.  You could also put this same twist on a game of go fish! Thank you for your support!