Mathematical Thinking
Exploring the essential features of triangles using images and opportunities to build
Venn diagrams support sorting, classifying, comparing and analyzing across domains
Collections of identical objects help children associate quantities with numerals
Use your math tubs as inspiration for kits and trays
Creating shapes using objects from home or school promotes mathematical thinking and categorizations skills
Extend opportunities with Unifix cube by adding masking tape and see where it takes you
Start by providing children with: various “scenes,” character objects to manipulate, a tool for identifying the numbers to use.
Collections of 55 make it easy for children to associate quantities with symbols from 1-10 with the exact amount needed, building in a control of error
Spring is a wonderful time to go on an insect hunt and learn their characteristics