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Inquisitive 6 and 7 years old students need to be active with hands-on math games and tools. I am developing math learning stations where kids use the requested materials to make abstract math concepts more concrete. These math centers will contain materials such as colored plastic chips, bear counters and linking cubes to develop number sense and basic addition and subtraction. The base ten cubes will make the concepts of tens, ones, and hundreds more meaningful to kids. I have asked for playing cards, dice, double dice and building sticks to help kids learn about addition, subtraction, comparison of numbers and basic geometry concepts. The centers also include number games which develop fluency (accuracy and speed of basic facts), collaboration, discovery and independence. My students learn so much when math comes to life by using exciting materials, solving real life problems and when daily practice feels like playing games. Students will work together while discovering the creativity, flexibility and joy of math. These materials will be used on a daily basis in my class during math center and exploration time. The centers allow me to work with a small group while others are engaged and challenged. Students who have a solid foundation in problem solving, perseverance and collaboration will be ready for more life challenges and be equipped for 21st century career opportunities.
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