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 colour; 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
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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 colours: red, blue, yellow
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Numbers as Labels and for Counting:
Calculating:
Shape, space and measures:
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