Help me give my students games, puzzles, and number sense activities to insure that they learn numbers and values so that their ability to count and use money can grow.
For the majority of my students, coming to kindergarten was their first experience away from home and especially with school. My school is an A+ Arts Magnet Public School, meaning that students will learn math, reading, science and social studies with a technology, art, dance, and music integration. This helps make learning much more interesting, even when it's difficult and helps to bring in other students to our low-income community.
The entire school is a Title I school that receives free breakfast and lunch.
We are trying to give these kids what they need.
I want my students actively trying new and difficult learning activities, rather than shying away from them. My top priority is to make learning a positive experience for every student so that they believe they can be successful. But, this presents a problem when resources are limited.
My Project
One of the main mathematical concepts that K students learn during the beginning of the year is all about numbers... what are they, what order they go in, what they consist of, and so much more. If these crucial details are not mastered initially, teachers see the consequences build as new concepts get layered on top of the holes in the bedrock foundations. For example, a student can't be expected to learn to make sound choices about spending and saving money if he/she hasn't learned to count to 100 and the value of numbers 1-100.
Using the requested hands-on games, puzzles, and activities daily in fun, guided learning opportunities, will give each of my students the opportunity to conquer and become prolific in their number sense skills.
By using the number puzzles, students should be able work on their counting ability, number sequence, and even number values. The translucent counters and numbers will be a wonderful way for students to work on matching number amounts with numbers on our classroom light table. I plan for students to use our magnet board along with the jumbo magnetic ten frames and the magnetic coins to build and see the progression from ones/pennies to nickels to dimes, so that they can begin to see the link between numbers and money. Ultimately, all kindergarten students have to learn number recognition, sequence, and value. For 5 and 6 year olds, the best way is a play format. The Counting Cows, Zinga 1-2-3, Snack Number Pops, Count & Link Elephants, Number Rockets, and other games will support my students' abilities of understanding the relationships of numbers and quantities.
Ultimately, I want my students to master these skills and feel confident in their numerical abilities. You can help them with these pivotal skills that will be crucial to their financial future.
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