My students are first-grade scholars in an urban school district. Each student is unique, smart, funny, and ready to learn. As an example, one morning a student came to me and, using a plastic pointer, showed me the date on the calendar. His exact words were, "Today is Wednesday, I'm just pointing that out," as he moved the pointer to face me, his eyes focused on end of the pointer. I laughed so hard I lost my breath.
My kids love to laugh and play.
Sadly, having had virtual learning for a year and a half, many of my students need help developing interpersonal skills including getting along with others, sharing, taking turns, and cooperating. Working in small groups to play educational games helps my students to practice academic concepts while fine tuning the interpersonal skills needed in school.
My Project
Nobody likes boring! My students will play games and have fun all while reinforcing math concepts and facts.
With these materials, my kids can laugh and play during math center time -- nothing boring here!
When not maxing out our math skills, we gather together to listen to a book. The stories included in this request are poignant as they are entertaining. After reading these great books, we will draw, color, cut, and glue to make imaginative projects. For this, we need some construction paper!
These materials will ensure my students think, imagine, play, and create each day.
Nearly all 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
EE475X - Flip Solve Math Boards - Complete Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$79.99
1
$79.99
HH725X - Math Match-Ups - Complete Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$49.99
1
$49.99
Magblock 120 PCS Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks for Kids Toys丨Magnet Toys Set 3D Building Blocks for Toddler Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$45.89
1
$45.89
Simply magic 19 Educational Posters for Kids & 131 PCS Jumbo Magnetic Base Ten Blocks
• Amazon Business
HH967 - Pop Add to 20 Game
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
1
$29.99
PP676 - Visualize Place Value Magnetic Frame
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$16.99
1
$16.99
The Smart Cookie (The Food Group)
• Amazon Business
$15.49
1
$15.49
The Couch Potato (The Food Group)
• Amazon Business
$13.28
1
$13.28
MerryHeart Wooden Math Learning Board Toy, Montessori 1-100 Consecutive Numbers Wooden Hundred Digital Board, Educational Game for Kids with Storage Bag
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
HH728 - Numbers to 100 Match-Ups
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
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