Thursday, January 7, 2016
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Shake It Off!
This cute video was borrowed from "Kickin' It In Kindergarten".
Write two different numbers on the board while playing “Shake it Off”.
Students have to use their hands to “shake off” the smaller number.
"I started off using numbers 0-10 but they have gotten really good at it so I’ve started to use larger numbers. I modeled the thinking process of looking at two numbers and then making the decision of which one was smaller. In order to get kids to think and use strategies, you have to model it for them.
I hope that the video gives you a better visual!"
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Tactile Games
Here are some excellent tactile games.
Grades: PreK+
Learning Style: Visual, Tactile
Skill Development:
Language- Learning how to identify the textures of Ruff's bones in words helps students expand their descriptive language abilities.
Fine Motor- Grasping, exploring, and manipulating the different textured bones leads students to further develop their ability to use their fingers and hands purposefully and improve manual dexterity.
Math- Ruff has 20 bones. How many does he have left if he hides 3 in his house? There are two bones outside and two bones inside Ruff's house. How many does he have in all? Early math games can prepare students for math success and Ruff and his bones are ready to play. - See more at: https://www.learningresources.com/product/ruff--39-s+house+teaching+tactile+set.do#sthash.wlPL4cqw.dpuf
Learning Style: Visual, Tactile
Skill Development:
Language- Learning how to identify the textures of Ruff's bones in words helps students expand their descriptive language abilities.
Fine Motor- Grasping, exploring, and manipulating the different textured bones leads students to further develop their ability to use their fingers and hands purposefully and improve manual dexterity.
Math- Ruff has 20 bones. How many does he have left if he hides 3 in his house? There are two bones outside and two bones inside Ruff's house. How many does he have in all? Early math games can prepare students for math success and Ruff and his bones are ready to play. - See more at: https://www.learningresources.com/product/ruff--39-s+house+teaching+tactile+set.do#sthash.wlPL4cqw.dpuf
Scratchy, slippery, silky or soft? Explore a whole bagful of textures!
- Builds tactile discrimination skills and related vocabulary as children interact with each texture
- Features 20 pillows and patches (10 different pairs) for hands-on activities
- Includes Activity Guide and drawstring bag that holds all components
- Each textured pillow or patch measures approximately 2"-3", perfect for small hands
- Grades PreK+
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Winter Friends...
Snow has to be coming soon, right?
We have penguin fun in store and online...
Woodland Friends...
Snow Pals...
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