Help me give my students the experience of having fun with Math! These fractions manipulatives and math games will engage parts of my students' brains that typical instruction cannot!
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Brown's classroom raised $290
This project is fully funded
My Students
Having taught in a Title I school for the past several years, my transfer to a non-Title I school was surprising in several ways. Since my first day with my delightful 4th Grade class, it has been thrilling to discover their tremendous individuality and the diversity of their gifts and needs.
They are a fascinating blend of curiosity, kindness, passion for learning, desire to lead, and willingness to help and serve.
Interestingly these characteristics are mixed with an equally fascinating blend of anxiety, attention deficit, and other special needs, all requiring individualized nurturing and differentiated instruction.
Another surprise about my new school is that we actually have less funding for technology and other teaching resources than we did at my Title I school. How wonderful it will to link up with generous people and organizations who are willing to share resources to help educators in our quest to change the world one amazing child at a time.
My Project
Students need to physically feel and touch in order to internalize many math concepts. Games and manipulatives are a key to keeping children's interest and turning on the lightbulb of understanding.
Fractions in particular need to be seen, handled, built, and manipulated.
And my experience has always been that fun is one of the most important keys to learning. Playing math games is a great way to "sneak" learning into a child's preferred behavior.
My wonderful 4th graders will love the fractions kit because the pies, bars, and stackables go a long way to illustrate the actual meaning of equivalent fractions.
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