The Kindergarten Mathematics core standard number 2 states that students will sort and classify objects as well as recognize and create simple patterns. I chose to base my lesson on objective 1 under this standard which says that students will identify, sort and classify objects according to common attributes. There are two areas under this objective: sort objects into groups by attribute and identify which attribute was used; and describe multiple ways to sort and classify a group of objects. The websites that the students visit during the activities help them practice and refine their skills in sorting objects based on different classifications. The questions that the students are asked after these activities, especially the creation of their own sort, allow me as the teacher to make sure that the students have achieved this objective, or what I might need to spend more time explaining to them. Students might have an easier time accomplishing the areas of this objective using these interactive websites because of the fun, game aspect of them. When students enjoy the activity they are doing, they are more likely to learn. Learning about sorts strictly from textbooks and worksheets wouldn't be as exciting for the students, and they might stop paying attention.
2. Student Communication
I decided to use a blog for the questions for this activity because it allows me to keep track of individual students' contribution. Students are able to go to the blog site and view the questions and post their answers. With a blog, the students are able to go back into the blog and edit their own posts if they choose to.
