Connections Pre-K Sampler

21 Activities the instructor and students use to connect the hands-on activity to visual representations and workmat constructions, drawings, and problem-solving. These are designed to be used (in pairs, in small groups, or as independent work) with guidance from the instructor. This guidancewill often require the instructor towalk the class through the entire activity. Activities used at learning centers to extend and reinforce a newmath concept. Follow-upactivities may include center-basedwork related to science, art,music, or reading andwriting. These activitiesmay also include playing games andLet’sPretend. These activities aremeant tobe fun and active andhelp ‘clinch’ themath concept. Skill Builders may be assigned for additional skill development, targeted practice, or fluency building. ComparingNumbers of Bears Sort out a pile of small teddy bear counters. Name two students and ask each of them to take a handful of small bears. Is the number of bears _____ has the same or different than the number of bears _____ has? Who hasmore bears? Put the bears in front of you andmatchbears, one by one, until 1 personhas nomore bears. Ask the question again and have a student describe her answer. (StudentAhasmore bears than student B becausewhen 1 bear from each personwasmatched together, studentAhad bears left over. Apply theconcept Extend, reinforce theconcept 16 ©MathTeachersPress, Inc.Reproduction by anymeans is strictly prohibited. more Name ________________________________________________________________ Make a set with 1more .Draw a picture. 2 3 step step