photo 3am_dj_home_zps919fb85e.png photo 3am_dj_about_zps7cce4c75.png photo 3am_dj_website_zps73051235.png photo 3am_dj_ss_zps6759ec2a.png photo 3am_dj_bs_zps43e27832.png

Monday, April 19, 2021

MATH OFFICE AND MATH BOX

OWNERSHIP of materials is important to young children.  Here are some math tools that children can "own" and use in person or online.

MATH OFFICE

Tape two file folders together for each child. Glue copies of math concepts you are working on to the folders. For example, a hundreds chart, days of the week, months of the year, shapes, and so forth. Use a pipe cleaner and pony beads to make an abacus you can attach at the top.



Children can set these up on their table or desk when it's time for math to help them focus.

*You could also use a pocket folder to make a math office.  Children put worksheets they need to complete on the left and then put them on the right when they are finished.



MATH BOX    

Encourage families to create a special math box for their child to explore materials and make up their own games at home.


Use a pencil box, bag, diaper wipe box, etc. and put manipulatives similar to the ones below in the box:

Dice

  • Math cards (1-10 or 10-20)
  • Math fans (http://www.senteacher.org/print/mathematics/)
  • Deck of cards
  • Rekenrek
  • Inexpensive calculators
  • Counting items with a small cup
  • Set of tangrams
  • Dot cards
  • Small Calendars
  • Dice
  • Measuring tape

*Hint!  Most of these items can be found at a dollar store.