I know I said I would have pictures of last week’s word work stations. It was my every intent, but, sorry guys, life kinda happened all over me this week. My littlest guy was admitted to the hospital for respiratory troubles and I camped out with him a couple days. When I did get back to school I helped out with Diebels testing and somewhere in there I welcomed another new students and four soccer games (and three of those with snack duties) later . . . well, it just didn’t happen. I hope you understand. It is my intent, again, to get pictures up for you this week so stay tuned.
In the meantime, I have math stations to plan so I thought I’d give you a gander at what I’m thinking of:
If you click on the picture above it will take you to my document with all the hyperlinks included. Here’s a little run down though:
1. Apple Ten Frames Fun. Differentiated and Aligned. You can use apple manipulatives (hi-ho cherry apples work too) or red bingo chips, red snap cubes or whatever you have laying around. There are also little apples cards included if that makes it easier for you.
2. Number Writing Practice. This book (it’s a freebie still I believe) is from Fran over at Kindergarten Crayons. I love it for writing practice with my kinders.
3. Lego Numbers. Thanks to one of great readers now have the link for making Lego numbers (you guys are awesome) . My kinders have always love doing these and it’s great for fine motor and visual discrimination. Click on the picture for the link.
4. Wormy Apples: This game is for number recognition. It is part of a packet that you can make five games from one called Apples Galore. You can use a limited number of cards for those who are just beginning to recognize numbers and add for others who need more of a challenge.
6. Krissy Miner’s Pokey Pin Shapes. I need to keep working those fine motor muscles and my kids love pokey pin activities so I’m using both the circles and triangle.
7. Counting On Apples. Part of Apples Galore again. This one allows you kiddos to identify what comes after a number. There are several color or black and white recording sheets to choose. You can differentiate by number or by scaffolding by providing a number line (or not).
8. Farm Numbers Write the Room-I was ease dropping on some teachers the other day (not from my school or district) but who were talking about how one had a Smartboard and one had a Nowboard and I had to boast . . . I have a CLIPBOARD. If only every teacher knew the power of the clipboard. My kinders this year love to write the room. This one is differentiated so check it out.
9. Apple Links/Apple Memory. Students can either link apple numbers in order with plastic links or play your traditional memory game with apple numbers.
Ok that’s it. I still have learning centers and word work together for the week and a load of other things to catch up on. Drop me a line and let me know how your math stations are going.
With nearly 20 years of experience as a full-time kindergarten teacher, I’m committed to creating a classroom where learning is joyful, engaging, challenging, and fun. Each day, I work to ensure that my students feel successful through instruction that considers their unique interests, learning profiles, and readiness levels. I believe that students should be excited to come to class and enjoy a myriad of hands-on activities that encourage exploration and discovery.
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