A successful math lesson uses manipulatives. In order to keep these items organized, we need craft trays.
My kindergarten students live in a rural area.
They attend a public school that is lacking in resources. Many of our students come from homes of poverty. My students come to school eager to learn! They are young, so they are usually very energetic and need help to stay organized.
My Project
When we have math lessons, I try to incorporate as many hands-on activities as I can. Students have many manipulatives to work with. They use cubes, counters, dice, and many other items to learn. When they are working on the carpet, these materials can get lost or mixed up with their neighbor. These trays will help students to keep on their materials in one area to work.
A good math lesson includes materials for hands-on activities.
I want students to be able to focus on the lesson and not get distracted because they do not have a specific spot for these items. If they are organized, then they can learn much more efficiently.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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