Joyful Math: Hands-On Learning for Critical Thinkers
Help me give my students place value discs, geo boards, architecture blocks, and a variety of manipulatives to support numeracy and problem-solving activities.
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
This project is designed to enrich students' understanding of mathematics through hands-on, experiential learning materials. These tools will help students develop a deeper sense of numeracy, real-world problem-solving skills, and a solid foundation in number sense. By integrating resources like place value discs, geo boards, and architecture blocks, students will engage with math concepts in a tangible way, sparking both curiosity and joy in learning. This interactive approach encourages critical thinking, inspires a love for inquiry, and aligns with the 2023 California Math Framework, helping students build the confidence to explore math in their everyday lives.
Our classroom is made up of a diverse group of students, each with unique learning styles and needs.
Many thrive on tactile, hands-on experiences that make abstract concepts more accessible. Materials like collections of objects to count and manipulate will provide opportunities for deeper exploration, helping students master place value, number relationships, and spatial reasoning. These resources also support the development of problem-solving skills, empowering students to tackle more complex challenges. Our goal is to create an inclusive, dynamic environment where every student feels encouraged to explore, learn, and succeed in math.
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
Lakeshore Math Counters Library 2
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$179.00
1
$179.00
3DUX DESIGN Modern House Architecture Set. DIY Design, Build & Paint Toy for Kids STEAM Education - 76 Easy to Assemble and Reusable Pieces for Building Home, Furniture & Characters Open-Ended Play
• Amazon Business
$27.99
4
$111.96
CraftySticks- 100 Pack, 6 Inch Blue Color, Jumbo Wood Popsicle Sticks for Crafts, Home, School Art, Building, Learning, Wood Tongue Depressor Size
• Amazon Business
$9.95
10
$99.50
edxeducation Double-Sided Geoboard Set - Set of 6 with Rubber Bands - Ages 3+ - Math Manipulatives, Geometry, Fine Motor Skills, Creativity for Kids - 5 x 5 Grid/12 Pin Circular Array
• Amazon Business
$14.40
4
$57.60
XINHUIDALSQ 90 Pieces Colored Counting Bears 0.62 Inch Rainbow Counting Bears Set 9 Colors Mini Plastic Bears Math Manipulatives for Toddlers Suitable for Ages 3+ Kids
• Amazon Business
$6.99
5
$34.95
hand2mind Soft Foam Place Value Disks 4 Values, Counting Chips for Kids, Math Counters Kindergarten, Math Teacher Supplies, Base 10 Math Manipulatives for Elementary School (Pack of 200)
• Amazon Business
$16.95
2
$33.90
Learning Resources MathLink Cubes - Set of 100 Cubes, Ages 5+ Kindergarten, STEM Activities, Math Manipulatives, Homeschool Supplies, Teacher Supplies
• Amazon Business
$10.99
3
$32.97
hand2mind Foam Two-Color Counters, Red and Yellow Counters for Kids Math, Classroom Manipulatives for Elementary, Color Counters for Classroom, Foam Bingo Chips, Counting Chips (Tub of 200)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
2
$23.98
Los animales no se dormian / The Animals Would Not Sleep (Storytelling Math)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Luna y su riquísimo dim sum / Luna's Yum Yum Dim Sum (Storytelling Math)
• Amazon Business
$7.83
1
$7.83
La guerra de la limonada (The Lemonade War Series) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
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