A LET TER FROM LEARNING TURTLE
I need your help! Dear Class, Hello! It's me, Learning Turtle. I have been out exploring the trail, and I found some mysteries that I just can't solve by myself. I need a class of super helpers, and I just know that's you all here! Over the next few weeks, we are going on three adventures together. M AT H · S TA R T S TO D AY
READING · COMING SOON
WRITING · COMING SOON
The Mystery Number Mission
The Reading Trail
The Story Rescue
Our first adventure starts today! Are you ready? While I was walking on the trail, I found a number. I don't know what it is, but I do have two clues. Here they are. Clue one: I am a number that comes after 5 but before 10. Clue two: If you flip me upside down, I look exactly the same. Hmm. What could it be? Here's the tricky part. Don't just tell me the answer. I want to know how you figured it out so I can learn from you too! You can build it with blocks, draw it, or write it down. When you're done, snap a picture of your work. Then use the voice tool to tell me what you know and how you know it. Last, post it to Seesaw so I can see it. I'll be watching for your work, and I can't wait to cheer you on! I sent your class two guides for your teacher to hang up in your classroom to remind you of your challenge and show you how to capture your work in Seesaw. I also made you a super special video that your teacher can play for you! Thank you for being my helpers. I can't wait to learn from you! Your friend,
Learning Turtle
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C H A L L E N G E 1 · G R A D E S K– 2 · F R O M L E A R N I N G T U R T L E
The Mystery Number Mission “I found a number on the trail. I have two clues. What is it?” 1
I am a number that comes after 5 but before 10.
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If you flip me upside down, I look exactly the same.
“Can you help me? Show me how you know.” YOUR MISSION
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Solve it
Show it
Explain it
Use the clues. Find the number.
Build it or draw it.
Tell me how you know.
Take a photo. Then tell me how you solved it.
Turtle team… GO!
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A D V E N T U R E 1 · M AT H · T E A C H E R G U I D E · K– 2
The Mystery Number Mission Learning Turtle has a mystery number. Solve it, show it, explain it.
10–15 minutes
Grades K–2
Camera + Voice
Works with one device
LEARNING GOAL
Students identify a number from a set of clues and explain their reasoning using a model, drawing, or materials. TEACHER DIRECTIONS
1. Read Learning Turtle's clues aloud, then post them where everyone can see. 2. Students work alone or in pairs to find the mystery number. 3. Ask for proof: build it, draw it, or write it. 4. Students explain how they know — out loud or in writing. 5. Capture the thinking in Seesaw before you clean up. CLUE SET
I am a number that comes after 5 but before 10. If you flip me upside down, I look exactly the same. Answer: 8
Clue card or whiteboard Counters, number line, or ten frames Paper and pencils At least one device
S E E S AW TO O L S
Photo of the model, plus a voice recording of the explanation.
BADGE EARNED
Math Mission Complete
STUDENT DIRECTIONS
Solve it
M AT E R I A L S
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Show it
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One mission = one prizedrawing entry.
Explain it
Submit your entry at seesaw.com/adventures
STUDENT CAPTURE
TEACHER CAPTURE
Students open Seesaw, photograph their own model, record their explanation, and post to the journal for your approval.
Walk the room with one device. Photograph three or four models and ask each student to explain into the mic. One post per student, or one class post with everyone's thinking.
Suggested reflection: “How do you know your number is right?”
STUDENT CAPTURE GUIDE
Capture the learning
Five simple steps. Complete on your own or during centers
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Open Seesaw
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Add
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Capture
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Add voice or video
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Post to the journal
Tap the app and find your class.
Tap the green + Add button.
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Take a photo of your work.
Tell what you did.
Tap the green check. Your family can see it!
Before you post, check: Can I see my work? Did I say how I know? Classroom Adventures with Seesaw
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T E A C H E R C A P T U R E · G R A D E S K– 2
Capture the learning
One device, one pass around the room. The same five steps, done by you on behalf of the class.
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Open Seesaw
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Add
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Capture
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Add voice or video
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Post to the journal
Sign in on the shared device and open your class before the activity starts, so capture never interrupts the learning.
Start a post. Tag the students whose work is in the frame — one post can be assigned to several journals at once.
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Photograph the work—models, drawings, and answers. Capture the work from directly above to show the most context.
Hold the device toward the student and let them explain their thinking and their process. Their voice is the evidence!
Post as you go rather than saving a batch for later. Families see it the same day, which is when it means the most.
O P T I O N S F O R I F YO U H AV E O N E D E V I C E
Rotate a station. Four or five students capture per day. The whole class is documented by the end of the week.
Make one class post. Photograph several pieces of work in a row and post them as one gallery + tag students.
Let a student drive. A capture helper passes the device and presses record. It is a real classroom job.
Classroom Adventures with Seesaw · Grades K–2 · One challenge = one badge = one prize entry