Our school is the oldest public school building in Illinois. Our building may be timeworn, but our staff is dedicated and first class! We serve mainly low income families with a large population of English language learners. Their experiences outside their homes are few, so we work hard to bring the outside world to them.
My primary classrooms consists of a mix of kindergarten, first, second, and third grade diverse learners.
All at different levels, all with different needs and abilities. Their curiosity and love of learning keep us striving to find new ways to engage them.
My Project
In our special needs K-2 class, math is all about exploring with the senses. We use a hands-on approach moving from concrete to abstract concepts.
Children learn through exploring with their hands, manipulating materials, and using their senses to take in information with ease and at their own pace.
The math beads introduce children to the decimal system in a concrete way. The addition board and stamp game provide the sensorial experience to understand math facts and regrouping.
Through the daily use of these math materials, my students will be better prepared to work with their peers in the general education classroom. Children truly have fun with math!
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