Sorting objects year 1 maths

We sorted these pom poms by size and then transferred them onto the canvases again to put on our sorting wall.

Use teddy bear counters to teach number comparison! Laminate the number comparison work mat without signs (see previous pin). Arrange bears in 3 sets of 2 groups each: one equal set, one less than set, and one greater than set. Give your child a dry-erase marker and have her label each set with the correct sign. To add an element of surprise, place cups over the piles. Tell child that the bears are sleeping in their caves; we are going to wake them up to see which neighbor family has more…

Describing 3D shapes in kindergarten is now an expectation as it is a key geometry standard. Also referred to by its indicator number K.G.3 this standard focuses on four main 3D shapes - the cylinder, sphere, cube and cone.

When your children are learning how to use math manipulatives in the classroom, Learning Resources math toys and activities will be ideal for developing interest in math.

This 2D & 3D Shapes Unit for Grade 1 aligns with the Ontario Curriculum. It includes ideas for lessons, worksheets, posters, a game and a quiz! #shapes #math

Make a giant color graph, and sort, count, and graph toys or other objects! I’ve mentioned before that Jonathan (turning 4 in January) is always asking for more “school” to do. But like my other boys, he doesn’t always see the value in academic activities. For example, I have seen the idea on Pinterest to […]

Here's the latest installment of the cards I'm making for math centers this year. Working my way through our manipulatives so this coul...

Mrs. Wood's Kindergarten Class: Shapes

Sorting objects enables children to see the similarities and differences in the things around them. They can identify these similar attributes and group them. Learning to sort will help children develop attention to detail, patience, and observation skills. Check out these ten great sorting activities filled with fun and excitement. Conclusion Sorting is an essential ... Read more

One of the Common Core Standards for Kindergarten is to classify objects into categories and count the number of objects in each category. We begin our school year with this standard because it's an easy one that all the students can usually master. We actually begin by introducing our math manipulatives in exploring centers- I get out the different manipulatives and let the kids explore them. I've actually covered that here, if you want to see how I introduce math manipulatives and centers…