The math box

For those of you who have been reading my blog for some time, you know that our class collects lots of math tokens from home to use for a variety of mathematical processes in school each week. Today’s simple math process was a fun way to put our math tokens to good use…

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Our collection of math tokens has gotten quite amazing this year. The children bring in anything from buttons, seashells, straws, bottle caps, erasers, and the list goes on. For today’s process, we selected a few of our math jars to set out along with printed number cards and a couple of wooden utensil trays…

The math box by teach preschool

The children began by selecting a number card and placing it in one column of the utensil tray….

The math box by teach preschool

Then the children counted out the corresponding number of math tokens to go next to the number they selected…

The math box by Teach Preschool

These utensil trays were purchased at our local Big Lots and this is just one example of how they can be used for math. My students enjoy fiddling with the different math tokens they brings from home and often will talk about the items they remember bringing as they explore any math process we use them for…

The math box by Teach Preschool

A wonderful way to explore sorting, decision-making, counting and number recognition in our classroom…

The math box by Teach Preschool

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Deborah J Stewart

Deborah J Stewart

Every time I think I know everything I need to know about teaching young children, God says, "Hold on a minute!" and gives me a new challenge.

Let me tell ya...

With each new challenge that you overcome, you will find yourself better equipped and more passionate about teaching young children.

God didn't call wimps to lead, teach, or care for His children. Nope, he has high expectations, so get ready. You will have to give your very best but after teaching for over 30 years, I can tell you that it is a wonderful and rewarding journey.

Whenever your calling feels hard, just remember, 'He who began a good work in you (and in the children you serve) will be faithful to complete it.'

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