math resources, activities, ideas
I know I’m not the only kindergarten teacher who collects mini-erasers! Every time I go to the dollar store, I check out what they have in stock. Unfortunately, we don’t have a Target here, so I’m often envious of what my teacher friends in the US seem to find. I love using them for so …
There are several topics related to measurement in kindergarten, and one is size. In this post, I’m going to talk about what to teach, ideas for teaching about size, and size activities for the whole group, small groups/centers, and using technology! What Do Kindergarten Students Need to Know About Size? In kindergarten, we expect students …
Your students just aren’t grasping the concept of patterns, and you don’t know what to do – I’ve been there! They just need a TON of practice, incorporating patterns in the kindergarten classroom every day. Through explicit instruction, and practice, or working them into your day organically, below are some ideas to do so. What …
You may wonder – what shapes do kindergarteners need to know? What kinds of activities can help them practice and work with shapes? Below, I’ll explain how I introduce 2D shapes in kindergarten, and some ideas for group games, centers, and more! What Shapes Do I Teach? Start with the most common shapes that most …
I love teaching math in kindergarten because I LOVE MATH! Seriously. It was always my favourite subject in school. I took extra Math courses in college for fun – yes, I’m that weirdo. I’ve met so many people who absolutely can’t stand math and I wonder – when did that start? Was it because of …
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