Math Centers–Week 2

Here are  my math centers from last week!  I kept it pretty simple again for week 2.  The children are getting really good at working together and staying on task! woo hoo!

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After we explored last week with unifix cubes, we practiced some simple AB patterns.  These pattern cards are from Jessica Meacham’s site.

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This one was a simple sort using foam shapes that I got from the dollar section at target.  I separated them into baggies for each child and they used tweezers to sort them into the right space.  Then they counted how many of each color they had.  If there was still time, they used their tweezers to put them back in the bag.


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This is a fun roll and find from Julie Lee’s Brown Bear, Brown Bear unit.  I just made the sides for the die on my computer and inserted them into one of my favorite teaching tools – the foam dice!  This one isn’t a “math” center per se, but it works well for learning how to share the die and take turns!

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The kiddos also explored (ahem, played) with pattern blocks.  Hopefully the playing part is all of their system when we go to really work with the pattern blocks! ha- wishful thinking!!

My last center was from Julie’s and Deanna’s back to school packet, but I forgot to snap a picture of it!  The kids counted how many kids were on a bus and wrote the number on their paper. 

17 comments:

  1. I love the idea of sorting with tweezers!! This will be a great one for my kiddos with poor fine motor control. Any chance I could get a copy of that sorting sheet?! I'd truly appreciate it! Love your blog!!
    ~Ashley
    ammascioli@gmailcom

    p.s. our 10th day of school is monday and i can't wait to start using your zero the hero activities i bought from tpt :) yay!

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  2. Looking good! I wish I had picked up those cylinders and cubes at target! I started math work stations this week and they've gone surprisingly well!!
    Lindsey
    Whyte Water

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  3. Love your sorting worksheet with the small cubes. Is there any wayI could get a copy of that worksheet? Thanks

    vsweley@gmail.com

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  4. Love using the "forceps" we've been teaching them about in Science to do Math too! Where on Meacham's website did you find the sorting sheet? I couldn't seem to locate it. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks!

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  5. The sorting sheet is mine, the pattern cards are from Jessica's site. I'll post the sorting sheet this weekend!

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  6. I love the pattern cards. When I visited the blog listed, I was unable to find them. Any advice?

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  7. What is the cute font you use on your sorting sheet? I feel like I have had it or seen it in the past but can't find it anywhere. Thanks!

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  9. I love all your ideas!! I have been following your calendar book idea and it's great. Can you please post your October additions to the calendar book? It would be greatly apprecited. Thank you!

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  10. I wonder where I can get tweezers like yours?

    I also gave you a Versatile Blogger Award here. Thanks for being a great resource!

    Nicole

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  11. Great ideas! Do you mind telling me, if you know, where to get those awesome tweezers/tongs?

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  12. @Emily - I got them at our local teacher store - they come in a tub of about 12, I think. I'll try to remember to look what company they are from! If I forget, send me an e-mail!!

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  13. You are awesome--it seems like a lot of people feel like I do! and I appreciate all the inspiration you provide so I passed the Versatile Blogger Award your way!
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  14. Great math centers! Where did you find the large dice with blank insert sides? I've looked EVERYWHERE!! Urrr. . . .
    Thanks!!
    Brittan
    hall.goldrush@gmail.com

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  15. Just found out I'm teaching KG in Sept...thank goodness for your site!!! Thank you for taking the time to share your well thought out ideas! Thank you, thank you thank you!!!... although I'm still so overwhelmed :}

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  16. Hi, Just found your amazing Blog and downloads. Please tell me how to get a copy of the I can sort by color worksheet! I teach Pre K and this is perfect. Is it in one of your packets i am purchasing the 1-10 fun with numbers!
    Thank you
    e.ulibarri@comcast.net

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  17. Where can I get a copy of your sorting worksheet? It's perfect!

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