2020 has been.... well you know! Teachers have been adapting to the constant change since March, now that the back to school news changes every week we are always on our toes. This math tool kit was my attempt at back to school prep that will work in person, at home, or some mix of the two. Here is what I have, what I plan to use, and how I plan to use it. I hope this can help you figure something out for your students or children. I realize this is an expense not everyone can afford (teachers, parents, schools). I'm fortunate enough that I could cover this cost for my students with what I already had in my classroom, personally, or through a school budget. You don't need all this to be a good teacher, but I had it so why not put it to use? Materials
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I'm the type that would rather do the work up front when I have the time, instead of rushing to gather it or add it to my loaded to do list later in the year. I printed the 5, 10, AND 20 frame for all of my students right off the bat. I knew we wouldn't spend a lot of time with the 5 frame so I didn't even bother to laminate it. We quickly grow out of the 5 frame and into the 10 frame at the start of the year in 1st grade. We spend a lot of time with the 10 frame as we explore addition and subtraction strategies, but I know we need that 20 frame by winter. The popsicle sticks, shape reference guides, and clock won't be needed until late spring. The popsicle sticks are great for addition and subtraction with regrouping. The number word reference guide will be good for them to have as we read and write the numbers in school and at home. The part part whole and number bond work mats are tools we use as we learn addition and subtraction and will be used pretty early in the year. Teacher TipsA child is not a number. I agree, but their supplies can easily be numbered for all of our sanity. If there is a chance it can be salvaged and reused, then put a number on it. Granted some things will be lost or ruined but it will save you some time and money when you go to reuse it next year.
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