I was super inspired by this literacy
center that I pinned a few days ago. I decided to start with a simpler
version to get my little ones used to the idea of sorting on a table.
Also, I have to admit that math is not exactly my favorite thing to
teach. One of my goals this year was to jazz up our math curriculum by
adding fun new centers. This is definitely a good first step!
Here is the original idea that I pinned
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is the math center that I created by simply taping number cards to the
table with clear packing tape. I love these cards because they have
both the numeral and dots on a ten frame for immediate differentiation. The best part was that it took about five minutes to set up the center!
Math center before any little hands touched it. I used wooden number cubes/beads that are usually untouched in the math center
Close up
After it was all sorted :)
A close up of the numeral and ten frame card
Today we tried another version of the number sort. We used magnet numbers and the kids liked sorting this way even better. Probably because they are colorful, bigger, easier to manipulate and more fun!
Another idea I had was to use manipulatives and have children place the correct number of manipulatives next to each card. It would be cute to use thematic manipulatives like little snowmen, marshmallows, hearts or whatever else you could dream up. Of course I will eventually add more numbers once they get used to the idea of sorting.
9 comments
This is not only a great idea but also completely adorable. Love it!
What a cool idea!!
Kristen
This is such a great idea!!! :) Thanks for sharing!
A Teeny Tiny Teacher
How cute!! That is a simple and engaging center! The best part is you don't even have to sort through the manipulatives before you add them to the center! haah!
Hadar
Miss Kindergarten
My Fabulous Finds
I really like this idea! Love the number beads.
Thanks for sharing.
Tonia
Mrsvento.blogspot
Thanks ladies. Hadar, you are a mind reader :)
Love this idea! Thanks for sharing! I'm a new follower!
Kim
Growing Up Teaching
Love these ideas! Thanks for sharing!!
Color Me Kinder
Great center for sorting numbers. I love the use of the round table. wish I had one! Thanks for sharing!
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