Discuss
possibilities for implementing activities using these resources with your peer
List of resources
that target specific mathematical skills and concepts in the school
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Mathematical
Resources found in the preschool classroom:
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Mathematics
Skill / Concept that can be developed with it.
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Exploring
on possible activities to develop mathematical skills and concepts using
these materials
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Unifix cubes:
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Counting, calculating
including ‘more / less than;’ addition, subtraction
Comparing size and
ordering – ‘bigger / longer, smaller, shorter;’
Sorting, matching
according to color; patterns; copying patterns.
Estimating /
Measuring length & weight– how many bricks long, tall, wide? How many
bricks will balance a pencil, book etc.?
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Describe how this
activity will be conducted using these resources
Numbers as Labels and for Counting:
Calculating
Shape, space and measures:
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Foam shapes of various sizes,
shapes, colors (Attribute Blocks)
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Counting
Comparing size –
bigger / smaller
Ordering, sequencing,
creating patterns
Tessellation (fitting
shapes together)
Identifying shapes in
the environment and making shape pictures
Naming shapes: cow, tree,
farmer
Naming colors: red,
blue, yellow
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Numbers as Labels and for Counting:
Calculating:
Shape, space and measures:
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