I cannot believe I waited so long to introduce morning tubs to my first graders. Now that I have, I can't go back to the morning work of the past. Morning tubs are a fantastic soft start to our day for so many reasons! Should I list them all?
$$$ FinancingThe big question always is, how did you finance your morning tubs? There are a couple of answers because teachers are always resourceful. First, I made a social media post to friends and family asking for specific toy donations that their child may have outgrown (free is always my favorite). Second, I start with the most affordable items and grew from there (Dixie cups, hashtag blocks, things I had at home already). Third, I utilized my Scholastic reward points for things in their Teacher Rewards. Fourth, I created an Amazon Wish List of items that would add to our fun but weren't required (I printed the QR code and sent it in home in the back to shcool paperwork). Lastly, overtime I was able to utilize some of my district provided budget to invest in the just right items we needed. I can justify the budget and personal funds when the items double as math manipulatives and are utilized in areas across our year! Materials: So What's in the tub?The big reveal, what's in the tubs!? First, find and use anything you already own or can have donated to the classroom from your community. Click any of the links or images to learn more about the item. Dixie Cups
# Hashtag Blocks
Brain Flakes
Pattern Blocks
Linking Cubes
GeoBoards
Dominoes
Jenga Blocks
Magnetic building sticks
Squigs
K'nex
Magnatiles
Legos
*This blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. This does not add any cost to your items, but does support my classroom with a small percentage of your purchase.
Thank you for supporting teachers!
0 Comments
|
AuthorCurrent 1st grade teacher and former middle school educator trying to be techy, Reading Specialist, life long learner, and avid reader Categories
All
Archives
January 2021
|