tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730758613675604762024-03-13T06:05:41.393-04:00Lessons by Molly
Lessons by Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832560903468856581noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-11528465414969620862023-07-30T22:20:00.001-04:002023-07-30T22:41:10.518-04:00School Supplies Bingo: Fun and Educational for Students!<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Introduction</span></b></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">In my last blog post, I introduced the thrilling "Beach Bingo" game, ideal for children who've experienced the joy of the beach firsthand. I'm excited to bring you another game that will undoubtedly become a class hit - say hello to "School Supplies Bingo"! This game is designed with kindergarteners and first-graders in mind and is bound to be a favorite among young learners!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">A Game for All: Welcoming Children of Every Background<br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Unlike the beach-themed game, "School Supplies Bingo" is not limited to children with specific experiences. Every child has encountered and used school supplies in their academic journey. These essential tools are familiar to all youngsters, from pencils and crayons to scissors and erasers.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknV8YuYBtkzZWdyQ0sE3MRgxLb2rscuLsZIZNZgYMFXB_FMDRwWYhjuuz7kh15gM6oiY8gsWW7WgabYUKqg9s3GNr6F9RtL3nuQz6I6m9ER5OL5TI0R4WoOqeSfJgGPE5hU00Q2au4AJ3sObNvh1881LTUEhmDBPhkIq8yeZOVhEkR04g7G40XODOH1w/s1076/return%20to%20school%20supplies.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="back to school supplies bingo" border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="1076" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknV8YuYBtkzZWdyQ0sE3MRgxLb2rscuLsZIZNZgYMFXB_FMDRwWYhjuuz7kh15gM6oiY8gsWW7WgabYUKqg9s3GNr6F9RtL3nuQz6I6m9ER5OL5TI0R4WoOqeSfJgGPE5hU00Q2au4AJ3sObNvh1881LTUEhmDBPhkIq8yeZOVhEkR04g7G40XODOH1w/s16000/return%20to%20school%20supplies.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Elevating Fun to Learning: The Power of Vocabulary Cards<br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">One unique aspect that sets "School Supplies Bingo" apart from other similar games is incorporating vocabulary cards. Like the beach bingo game, these cards offer intriguing clues about each school tool. As the caller reads the descriptions, the children will be eager to identify the items on their bingo boards, adding an educational element to the game. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">This bingo game goes beyond just being an enjoyable game; it also serves as a teaching tool. Including vocabulary cards ensures children have fun, learn about each school supply, and prepare to use these tools. We use vocabulary cards to elevate the game experience from a mere matching exercise to an exciting learning opportunity. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVE-Dal3tCHQtmv3ILg1ZzpgX2nEBesBug_a7jjNW8vvWjEXqBKzj739WAK8fjRJ9rfTt8HJGHjhfM88LPvrNe-6AH-c3uI3Sh8GxCQQ2wzf2QYtTdZcFMXrAmGZtAo-wOGxASxoRzlO_P_3zagCh-Zgy1btz21HkQQQ6wGJqv_OBhk9SbS4cdc93s1Jw/s1069/vocabulary%20cue%20cards.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="vocabulary cue cards for school supplies bingo game" border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="1069" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVE-Dal3tCHQtmv3ILg1ZzpgX2nEBesBug_a7jjNW8vvWjEXqBKzj739WAK8fjRJ9rfTt8HJGHjhfM88LPvrNe-6AH-c3uI3Sh8GxCQQ2wzf2QYtTdZcFMXrAmGZtAo-wOGxASxoRzlO_P_3zagCh-Zgy1btz21HkQQQ6wGJqv_OBhk9SbS4cdc93s1Jw/s16000/vocabulary%20cue%20cards.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">The photo above shows nine of the sixteen vocabulary cards that are included. As children listen to the clues and correctly identify the school supplies on their boards, they enhance their vocabulary and observational skills. The clues in the first-person perspective make "School Supplies Bingo" a fantastic way to engage young learners and foster their understanding of the tools they'll use throughout the school year.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Picture Word Cards: Enabling Accessibility<br /></span></b></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">To ensure an inclusive and adaptable experience, "School Supplies Bingo" has an additional feature - picture word cards. These cards are visual prompts for children who find it easier to identify the school supplies with images rather than written clues read out loud. Whether a child benefits from vocabulary cards or picture word cards, the game remains accessible and enjoyable for all.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtu1G4b4PqJqEmm5Oy-o6WI4aRJGCf4-a6gN-YE1HCQJlspnRe9-tYiLD7GZQ_z9QOLp0D4lSbDNuGFAAdk9zM15nev2n6Xfh0xYvL394p9m393-xn2zASwThB0DAnSk0wQe5Bdm4sMDPCxipl8-tmHVIM_auO_r6zOosnMnMYiT-AamsA2ZjZBZ-dtl8/s1075/school%20days%20ice%20breaker%20picture%20cards.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="picture word cards" border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="1075" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtu1G4b4PqJqEmm5Oy-o6WI4aRJGCf4-a6gN-YE1HCQJlspnRe9-tYiLD7GZQ_z9QOLp0D4lSbDNuGFAAdk9zM15nev2n6Xfh0xYvL394p9m393-xn2zASwThB0DAnSk0wQe5Bdm4sMDPCxipl8-tmHVIM_auO_r6zOosnMnMYiT-AamsA2ZjZBZ-dtl8/s16000/school%20days%20ice%20breaker%20picture%20cards.JPG" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Return to School: Kickstart the Year with School Supplies Bingo</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">As we approach the back-to-school season, there couldn't be a more fitting time to introduce "School Supplies Bingo" to students. With children gearing up to start a new academic year and getting their school supplies ready, this game will make learning more enjoyable and exciting. Whether your students are already familiar with school routines or are just starting their educational journey, "School Supplies Bingo" is an fun-filled activity. Let the thrill of the game combine as young minds learn about their school supplies!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">The Word List</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">The sixteen words cover both items brought in by the students themselves and a few essential components of the classroom environment. Let's take a look at the school supply word list included in the game: ruler, paper, folder, sharpener, computer, pencil pouch, glue stick, glue, markers, scissors, crayons, globe, erasers, backpack, books, and pencil.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Product Contents</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">18 unique color bingo cards with 16 images and words</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">18 black and white bingo cards with 16 images and words (identical to the color version)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">16 vocabulary cards written in the first-person perspective</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">16 calling word cards</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">1 single-sheet calling card</span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>Important Printing Tips<br /></b></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Use the "fit" setting on your printer. Do not use the "actual size" setting. The print results in the photo shown below are visually pleasing. The frames fit nicely around the blue and yellow cardstock paper. If you don't use the proper print setting, you may cut off the edges of the frames, which won't be visually pleasing! Always try a test print with one of the black and white cards on plain paper.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhag_IkCu6Zk80Kw46srUwR6S7UspaEehvknJwcwYCrJlQleu-kltbHMaf0zOl2ABkaqziD3tgr_Kdosd5aquhUXiPOGnI8a4deI9IpNJm8svd9UyO4NhHPNO-aUUNHu3n332CV4WF22Dao_5TnkH42sRP7PGe9TGz7FNTsHKVtTa52-wi6YIwddVfp-RU/s992/school%20supplies%20bingo%20game.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bingo game printed on colored cardstock paper" border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="992" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhag_IkCu6Zk80Kw46srUwR6S7UspaEehvknJwcwYCrJlQleu-kltbHMaf0zOl2ABkaqziD3tgr_Kdosd5aquhUXiPOGnI8a4deI9IpNJm8svd9UyO4NhHPNO-aUUNHu3n332CV4WF22Dao_5TnkH42sRP7PGe9TGz7FNTsHKVtTa52-wi6YIwddVfp-RU/s16000/school%20supplies%20bingo%20game.JPG" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Click the image below to view the product at my shop.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/School-Supplies-Bingo-3963651?st=32eb7373bab7f20002e01911c87ce27b" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="back to school bingo" border="0" data-original-height="5100" data-original-width="5100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaBLLZPr2vaM_zAQbGPe9CcgLXOlfABXKDN-wElJBmMzIrdYmFpQzbw5uGHwNbCFMdnpfpQ3m9NFYCAXA2PM_lwpw8uTFGFY4mNdKgn7G6FYxVm2qcQYkQTh6U_-5yIsuU_fKImycHxZiL4InpIgRTZ_k0fmXMLPdZDMVh_wJyFcPGkuyjANG3W5dfWWs/w640-h640/school%20supplies%20bingo%20back%20to%20school.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">View my previous blog post here: <a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/07/bringing-beach-to-classroom-enhancing.html" target="_blank">BEACH BINGO</a>.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 31.3867px;">©</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1728865451"><span> </span>2023 Molly McMahon, Lessons by Molly</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-69062304251807920972023-07-23T20:18:00.000-04:002023-07-23T20:18:08.189-04:00Bringing the Beach to the Classroom: Enhancing Learning through Real Experiences and Beach-Themed Bingo<p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Bringing the Beach Indoors with Tangible Objects</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">A
handful of children may visit the ocean during the summer, so teachers
play a vital role in bringing the beach experience to the classroom for
those students that do not have the opportunity. Students can have a captivating beach center adorned with
beach-themed objects that are easily accessible.
Consider incorporating tangible items such as a plastic shovel and bucket,
sunglasses, a mask and snorkel set, flip-flops, swimsuits, seashells,
sunhats, a cooler, a blanket and sunscreen. These real objects can be
brought into the classroom creating a beach atmosphere that engages
students and enhances their learning experience. </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">The items mentioned are seasonal at your local stores. So, hurry and get them now. They'll be gone soon! </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Embellish the Beach Center with Sound and Visuals</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Support the beach center with photos and books to enrich the
beach-themed learning environment. Present videos on the whiteboard. </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Videos
of seagulls soaring through the sky or a video of waves crashing on the
shore simulate the beach setting, allowing students to use their sense
of sound. They also get the visual experience enhanced by the motion
that videos provide.</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> These multimedia resources add an extra layer of
sensory immersion and allow students to explore the coastal ambiance
from different perspectives. With the real objects and multimedia
resources, you provide students with a multi-sensory experience that
fosters strong connections. The beach pretend play space allows
students to explore, learn, and have fun!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Transitioning From the Real Objects to Pictures and Words with a Game</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">After students have had the opportunity to interact with tangible objects, transitioning to pictures and words can reinforce your students' learning experiences. This further solidifies their knowledge through visual and linguistic cues. Reading aloud with simple picture books about the ocean is one strategy to enrich students' comprehension. Another way is to incorporate beach-themed games. <u>Beach bingo</u> is a fun and effective method to reinforce their learning. In my beach-themed bingo game, I have carefully selected 16 words that align with the beach experience. Integrating pictures and vocabulary into the game enhances language development and encourages deeper connections to the beach theme. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Elevating Learning with Vocabulary Building Cards in the Beach Bingo Game</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> <br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Remember,
context is essential in facilitating effective learning. Merely calling
out words like "sunglasses" on a bingo sheet does little to build
vocabulary. That's why my beach-themed bingo game includes vocabulary
cards. The cards are presented in the first person. They provide clues
to the word's identity. The vocabulary cards offer an added depth that
elevates the game, making it a useful tool for vocabulary
development. View my beach bingo game here: <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Beach-Bingo-2730862?st=f14d752d28ce703a48dec5eb476aae45" target="_blank">BEACH BINGO</a>.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMuZBmH3qzh6maN-swKB16y5M13eVXEk5XSw_ee7Fn8fnYo_M0JEDZwFCVEz1C6Ey4UUdVsxovnCzMza175GNuw3c2UQ_96zv9Bpy5-e2PjCQyIBgGn46zvtXQ2r7oPVhXRT8UsqyPlI54yvoxTBpMjhCaE1Ne5Ho7zfy7hv6_igpHYqOg7CXquUE2pc/s1068/beach%20bingo%20game.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="beach bingo game with vocabulary cards" border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="1068" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMuZBmH3qzh6maN-swKB16y5M13eVXEk5XSw_ee7Fn8fnYo_M0JEDZwFCVEz1C6Ey4UUdVsxovnCzMza175GNuw3c2UQ_96zv9Bpy5-e2PjCQyIBgGn46zvtXQ2r7oPVhXRT8UsqyPlI54yvoxTBpMjhCaE1Ne5Ho7zfy7hv6_igpHYqOg7CXquUE2pc/s16000/beach%20bingo%20game.JPG" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Black
and white versions of the game are included in the product. The photo
below is from a black and white page that was printed using green
card-stock paper.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_K908ouygxblBXmhPxd9O3HBnljeuHyoFlOSHsp4m6qL3NYdo8sOB5xKJwRYao_v3kfEa3HeGmmJHF8u-xd8cukr7e3RU_p2WNjmxg5yWpE5_LvtG_Reqb0YxSGw0FR7oO7BNvJ5f3Y2Wn3LhIms0E9e8tnyzWgIZlT5TvCfQa6yQrRFcVzKHFoz88n8/s1074/beach%20bingo%20game%20as%20a%20black%20and%20white%20printable%20card.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bring the beach to the classroom" border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="1074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_K908ouygxblBXmhPxd9O3HBnljeuHyoFlOSHsp4m6qL3NYdo8sOB5xKJwRYao_v3kfEa3HeGmmJHF8u-xd8cukr7e3RU_p2WNjmxg5yWpE5_LvtG_Reqb0YxSGw0FR7oO7BNvJ5f3Y2Wn3LhIms0E9e8tnyzWgIZlT5TvCfQa6yQrRFcVzKHFoz88n8/s16000/beach%20bingo%20game%20as%20a%20black%20and%20white%20printable%20card.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Flexible Adaptations: Tailoring the Game to Suit Your Students' Needs</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Tailor the game to suit your classroom needs. Mix the
pictures and vocabulary cards within the same game round. Abbreviate portions of the descriptive vocabulary to simplify</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">.
For instance, instead of providing a detailed cooler description, you
can say, "I keep your food and drinks cold on a hot summer day".</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz8anfIzRO0RN-RYPMOQcGYPhSBAu3TADAVpWOE5ssERcoH0Ry9UIWBN_-47Ru1P9RKU-GaX09Twcyu1VvnB0rA5u08SkjbvzlhC1RGPdMQ8ET0e7yG7efs1dS6fbV7bHWu9f-_Qe5zfiRPUlF_suP3DLDBBXUNGjz7TPDLGOkb0qed234zsp6Mgh4Nkw/s1071/beach%20bingo%20picture%20cards.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="picture cards with words beach theme" border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="1071" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz8anfIzRO0RN-RYPMOQcGYPhSBAu3TADAVpWOE5ssERcoH0Ry9UIWBN_-47Ru1P9RKU-GaX09Twcyu1VvnB0rA5u08SkjbvzlhC1RGPdMQ8ET0e7yG7efs1dS6fbV7bHWu9f-_Qe5zfiRPUlF_suP3DLDBBXUNGjz7TPDLGOkb0qed234zsp6Mgh4Nkw/s16000/beach%20bingo%20picture%20cards.JPG" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">The Timely Impact of Themed Activity Units </span></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">In education, timing is crucial in maximizing themed activity units' impact. The best time to dive into a beach theme is at the end of summer or as a back-to-school activity. This strategic choice aligns perfectly with students' recent visits to the beach, ensuring that they can draw upon real-life encounters to enhance their learning.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JILqddCImEHCs9Uc0dBknJUsXOKH1kAFJjBSSW2jY6BDlLcieP0IDAMNliI119cJt-MX9TGwOsBBAFyQ1MGUTNp2BfwJVCoGCOWMMO5Gfo3eXD4VZVnb8F-hobPy2EKQyReN0kFY48CEGI_OCUN4lLqY3m2Srj6dh8Ir-MuLqnSxFNVemhUWcIAF5J4/s709/young%20child%20at%20beach.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="child at the beach" border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="501" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JILqddCImEHCs9Uc0dBknJUsXOKH1kAFJjBSSW2jY6BDlLcieP0IDAMNliI119cJt-MX9TGwOsBBAFyQ1MGUTNp2BfwJVCoGCOWMMO5Gfo3eXD4VZVnb8F-hobPy2EKQyReN0kFY48CEGI_OCUN4lLqY3m2Srj6dh8Ir-MuLqnSxFNVemhUWcIAF5J4/w452-h640/young%20child%20at%20beach.JPG" width="452" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">As
seen in the photo, as a young child, I had the joy of visiting a beach,
just before starting preschool or kindergarten. The excitement of that
sandy adventure remained fresh in my mind for several weeks afterward,
and this is precisely the kind of connection teachers can foster when
creating a beach-themed pretend play center during the back-to-school
season.</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">It is essential to acknowledge that not all students may have firsthand experiences of the beach. However, by careful timing and selecting relevant themed activities, educators can bridge this gap and provide meaningful learning opportunities for all. Discover more insights on the significance of timing educational activities in my previous blog post here: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/07/timing-matters-enhancing-learning.html" target="_blank">Timing Matters: Enhancing Learning Through Timely Experiences and Activities</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 31.3867px;">©</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1728865451"><span> </span>2023 Molly McMahon, Lessons by Molly</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p> </p>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-64065425592364522342023-07-16T22:04:00.000-04:002023-07-16T22:04:18.450-04:00Timing Matters: Enhancing Learning through Timely Experiences and Activities<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Childhood Development: The Role of Timing in Meaningful Learning </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">If you have ever taken a course on early childhood cognitive development, you can appreciate the significance of real experiences in facilitating meaningful learning. Let's consider the link between childhood development and the timing of activities we have planned.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF-c0SXPnR_WRFHByfmRTHbMx_T9Okwyd-NJcxdTuTRF9PNq0O8tDERMOjHarQEgY_n72vrbzwdHoIbne7vEG_CsFq77RtG3xDrjApmCdeAZK2-WI9Wd0XfR1rxonB7VRolMPfFPI5V9pRSkohHKOOSNMzrQRPcHZgfVd63RCxNXjLpIF4Adj4-3H8XQA/s1071/apple%20shaped%20timer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="1071" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF-c0SXPnR_WRFHByfmRTHbMx_T9Okwyd-NJcxdTuTRF9PNq0O8tDERMOjHarQEgY_n72vrbzwdHoIbne7vEG_CsFq77RtG3xDrjApmCdeAZK2-WI9Wd0XfR1rxonB7VRolMPfFPI5V9pRSkohHKOOSNMzrQRPcHZgfVd63RCxNXjLpIF4Adj4-3H8XQA/s16000/apple%20shaped%20timer.jpg" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Teachable Moments</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Timing is a crucial factor, as exemplified by a fictitious comparison of two teachers in Maryland. Let's consider the experiences of Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Baker, both kindergarten teachers, to highlight the significance of timing in educational activities.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Mrs. Watson's Activity</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Mrs. Watson planned for her students to draw pictures of snowmen on the first day back from the winter break in January. However, due to the absence of snowfall for over 18 months, her students have no memorable experience with snow. Despite this, she tasked the children with drawing snowmen, relying solely on photos from a book she read about snowmen on the same day.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Mrs. Baker's Activity</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">On the other hand, Mrs. Baker, a kindergarten teacher in the same state of Maryland, brings a poinsettia plant into the classroom on the first day back from the winter break. Her students get to view the poinsettia plant, and she asks them to draw a picture based on their real experience of seeing poinsettias, considering their encounters with the plants during the previous month of December.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEWKBxs-ekbTQ2wC49Zcr2JaahGFZaLVOMlA3TIam_VqHMfyv8cFde_86uaG6UfSYp_0i1youcnlD0FufuqKAoO-pWex_xO565sTHWqVNedvcOFc5fhxcAjxX281ruPgsEeDsmoAeXBhDaNH0I7qnv1M6Dqer2du2Z_TovK3UVPotamUmWjtMhOFse_e4/s1070/excellent%20poinsettia%20plants.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="beautiful red poinsettia plants" border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="1070" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEWKBxs-ekbTQ2wC49Zcr2JaahGFZaLVOMlA3TIam_VqHMfyv8cFde_86uaG6UfSYp_0i1youcnlD0FufuqKAoO-pWex_xO565sTHWqVNedvcOFc5fhxcAjxX281ruPgsEeDsmoAeXBhDaNH0I7qnv1M6Dqer2du2Z_TovK3UVPotamUmWjtMhOFse_e4/s16000/excellent%20poinsettia%20plants.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Contrasting Approaches in Seasonal Learning Activities<br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Mrs. Watson's goal was to have a seasonal display on a bulletin board for January, but without the actual snowfall experience, she could not create the authentic connection she desired. Meanwhile, Mrs. Baker focuses on allowing her students to make symbolic representations of a poinsettia plant based on their genuine encounters with the flower. She effectively incorporates their real experiences and timing to enhance their learning.<br /><br />Our adult perspective often leans towards beginning activities at the start of an event. However, adopting Mrs. Baker's approach is exemplary. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Optimizing Timing for Authentic Connections</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Let's
revisit Mrs. Watson's activity and explore an alternative approach that
would have been more effective. Rather than having her students draw
snowmen on the first day back from the winter break in January, Mrs.
Watson could have waited until a snowfall occurred, even if it meant
postponing the activity until March. By aligning the timing with an
actual snowfall experience, the students would have a genuine connection
to the subject matter, fostering more meaningful learning. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Applying Timely Experiences to Summer-Themed Learning Activities</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the most suitable time for summer-related activities is not in May or at the end of the school year. Rather, it is during the late summer or as a back-to-school activity. This duration is when most of your students have recently had a memorable experience, such as a visit to the beach. For kindergarten children, who may struggle to recall a beach vacation ten months earlier (at age four), it is essential to consider the timing that aligns with their experiences. A summer activity or beach theme unit in May or early June is not ideal. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">By evaluating the significance of timing and real experiences, educators can create more meaningful and effective learning opportunities for their students. To align our learning activities with our students' first-hand experiences, we can coin the phrases "Summer in September" and "Snowmen in March" as we rethink the timing of our educational initiatives. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 31.3867px;">©</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1728865451"><span> </span>2023 Molly McMahon, Lessons by Molly</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><br /></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> <br /></span>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-17867674048234675602023-07-10T00:27:00.003-04:002023-07-10T00:27:32.527-04:00One-to-One Correspondence Mats: Learning, Pretend Play, and Independence!<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">What is One to One Correspondence?</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">One to one correspondence is a fundamental concept that young children learn early in their development. It involves understanding that each object matches another item. This concept sets the foundation for more advanced math concepts like counting, adding, and subtracting. It helps children grasp the idea of "one" as a unit of measure. One to one correspondence is a crucial building block for early math skills and lays the groundwork for future mathematical understanding and problem-solving abilities. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">One to one correspondence activities require minimal prerequisites. Students can engage in these activities without needing rote counting skills, cardinality, or number-symbol recognition. Students can readily perform one to one correspondence, fostering their early math skills and allowing them to explore mathematical concepts without the barriers of advanced numerical knowledge. It provides an accessible and engaging math experience for beginners, promoting their understanding of matching objects and establishing a foundation for future mathematical learning. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">One to One Correspondence Fuels Early Math Success</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">One to one correspondence is a prerequisite for counting. It helps children understand individual units. It lays the groundwork for more advanced mathematical thinking and problem-solving abilities. So, while counting involves determining the number of objects, one to one correspondence allows children to establish an important connection between things and their corresponding partners, like putting one eraser cap on each pencil or placing one apple in every lunch bag. Understanding the distinction between counting and matching objects is essential for effectively guiding young learners in their mathematical journey.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">One to One Correspondence Independent Math Centers</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Are you seeking independent math center activities that require no reading counting, or number symbol knowledge? Captivate young learners from the beginning of the school year with <u>One to One Correspondence Mats</u>. This resource combines interactive play with one to one correspondence. Witness the magic of one to one correspondence while nurturing independence in your students! The bundle comprises eight themes featuring ten mats for objects from one to ten. Embark on an adventure through these captivating themes:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">1. Ducks/Lily Pads</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzY1TnE8imewYD30YQny4cYh0cQMTyDN0ROkULBF-ysv7t1P-qTm3tSc5lzTOOVyjj3eVYgt7BLpkku8iTRYH9Ed18HJHwtTFzdSb1-dkidql-yI16FHaq-nYteozGnMgFrddhBJgZ_egWWHkESvcroYqgDfk6kFj_WTU1xrO8GxC_MDvj4O3rYsocd9I/s1039/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20ducks.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Rubber Ducks and Lily Pads: Matching Fun in One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1039" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzY1TnE8imewYD30YQny4cYh0cQMTyDN0ROkULBF-ysv7t1P-qTm3tSc5lzTOOVyjj3eVYgt7BLpkku8iTRYH9Ed18HJHwtTFzdSb1-dkidql-yI16FHaq-nYteozGnMgFrddhBJgZ_egWWHkESvcroYqgDfk6kFj_WTU1xrO8GxC_MDvj4O3rYsocd9I/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20ducks.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">2. Frogs/Rocks</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3XR0OE7ligX7qlmEzZDqenhLIR9bKPEGb4ct7h6gFi1uOmEp42-iJ73zUyC4sg52IC58x1dmqrYZvAjTGc3Tz_eM2ixhCDFyF3E2wstCPdgg36eSHsl1A6W4s_prFkbuzu7IwpO-TkF5PbGS_dsBUflRHtOmT13bBvwFk4mArRV4cQX_jfaWy6blW6o/s1075/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20frogs.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Toy Frogs on Rocks: Engaging One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="1075" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3XR0OE7ligX7qlmEzZDqenhLIR9bKPEGb4ct7h6gFi1uOmEp42-iJ73zUyC4sg52IC58x1dmqrYZvAjTGc3Tz_eM2ixhCDFyF3E2wstCPdgg36eSHsl1A6W4s_prFkbuzu7IwpO-TkF5PbGS_dsBUflRHtOmT13bBvwFk4mArRV4cQX_jfaWy6blW6o/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20frogs.JPG" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">3. Bears/Caves</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpO08PMI3xf0skULliXVskuZRqvzHlUvvp_ESx3c-YCzrVG8QxLZPa7Ve3oxRIivHd3_kGHa_B_dMXxgyc7Byt14D4K9-7JfjLV6QA1qpFk-wta1c2kI30hGA39xAJZUHujhd0rhFOJvxsSwGjWgAreJE4EkqBQt0TeI7E2qkqnQ-r9xcDUmV4T1zlltc/s1077/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20bear%20counters.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bear Counters in Caves: Exciting One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="1077" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpO08PMI3xf0skULliXVskuZRqvzHlUvvp_ESx3c-YCzrVG8QxLZPa7Ve3oxRIivHd3_kGHa_B_dMXxgyc7Byt14D4K9-7JfjLV6QA1qpFk-wta1c2kI30hGA39xAJZUHujhd0rhFOJvxsSwGjWgAreJE4EkqBQt0TeI7E2qkqnQ-r9xcDUmV4T1zlltc/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20bear%20counters.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">4. Spiders/webs</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85stUIqUbRE9tl347eeYVOzVuqcCA-J4hwcuoYs56mS-t3sQJJ8-9hp6eytbzkLAHGWlVoyl8Pu9apQ7wFX-0aDmElFNEozF5aRtDrrO7CQQHSyWN5vSpZvW6dejivvFuSRHbhUzsfsxCAAhBXmKgpQ_KDNmqTnsKVWYezm222kO5F2So1VWhBFdYnu0/s1071/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20spiders.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Colorful Spiders on Spider Webs: Captivating One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="1071" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85stUIqUbRE9tl347eeYVOzVuqcCA-J4hwcuoYs56mS-t3sQJJ8-9hp6eytbzkLAHGWlVoyl8Pu9apQ7wFX-0aDmElFNEozF5aRtDrrO7CQQHSyWN5vSpZvW6dejivvFuSRHbhUzsfsxCAAhBXmKgpQ_KDNmqTnsKVWYezm222kO5F2So1VWhBFdYnu0/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20spiders.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">5. Dinosaurs/Fossil Footprints</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOS81gWJIRpHCVNJVjd1EOGEHA2cwBbmHXGYnozav9yIi90wV7NBMdSXlJqbJECeVJ0NfxJvptzcXs8Vq0FxwO91uNLOgJRNuCEAF0Wu8KOoIBnBB0Uqx1xNbNx89vy1_aFRlz_Pc37s5BH3iUrV8wHtujiXAa3bz7vFL_CGS6HrAQJm-GGY49g3jjE5w/s1072/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20dinosaurs.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dinosaur Figurines on Fossil Footprints: Prehistoric One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="1072" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOS81gWJIRpHCVNJVjd1EOGEHA2cwBbmHXGYnozav9yIi90wV7NBMdSXlJqbJECeVJ0NfxJvptzcXs8Vq0FxwO91uNLOgJRNuCEAF0Wu8KOoIBnBB0Uqx1xNbNx89vy1_aFRlz_Pc37s5BH3iUrV8wHtujiXAa3bz7vFL_CGS6HrAQJm-GGY49g3jjE5w/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20dinosaurs.JPG" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">6. Unicorns/Clouds</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwfYYtM91IGV4W4I49ce8TvIeN-jw2R1eoS26XGiMqjL75D-xGiH-S9R3DgcKuYtPHYSkFAol7M1iVNIQkYfYfC04veHJ7mWqozUloHbV3UdTnprMQUVhjPjPH_zAefr2zoacaT1rzl6kFNK-nVZ_KgupkLxARfYWifpr4qPeQbSFXsE3l5SWVEHPCKM/s947/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20unicorns.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Unicorn Erasers on Clouds: Enchanting One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="947" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwfYYtM91IGV4W4I49ce8TvIeN-jw2R1eoS26XGiMqjL75D-xGiH-S9R3DgcKuYtPHYSkFAol7M1iVNIQkYfYfC04veHJ7mWqozUloHbV3UdTnprMQUVhjPjPH_zAefr2zoacaT1rzl6kFNK-nVZ_KgupkLxARfYWifpr4qPeQbSFXsE3l5SWVEHPCKM/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20unicorns.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">7. Fish/Ponds</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpyNeDtvnQxhfJJ30Df27vEBfoRb2O-j7Q_vF_lHKVOwGnsiu76rpArOGw7IAiDoY61sWrnhCtCTZhEQMcjl00owcHowSp6TsbA5c9Yt4meTx-RwHZSKdMswnw6_729sJJUOZiOEbsvufv_Qf_7mOF2ej3dEi_LFxv-0rPOWIicZjSrAnsD_XM6RlXvZc/s944/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20fish.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Toy Fish in Ponds: Aquatic One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="944" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpyNeDtvnQxhfJJ30Df27vEBfoRb2O-j7Q_vF_lHKVOwGnsiu76rpArOGw7IAiDoY61sWrnhCtCTZhEQMcjl00owcHowSp6TsbA5c9Yt4meTx-RwHZSKdMswnw6_729sJJUOZiOEbsvufv_Qf_7mOF2ej3dEi_LFxv-0rPOWIicZjSrAnsD_XM6RlXvZc/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20fish.JPG" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">8. Aliens/Flying Saucers</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-dXq5Rae6xrtcWvDakWrJt3N5kKvy2nRjRMMeQeb93Lfs4qqqwOLEhZqg3XERTYGz-JuyM8txVUFqKpZEE5sLhFRRUtOHroitGAFXje0ATkKNdjLQa_cmX8mxeWW7YIm8quVKX7e1_Aju-3BcUGkf38Ap3Awe7FBCYC7ZLXa1VF_OWwaKx25QN3APF0/s999/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20aliens.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Alien Figurines on Flying Saucers: Out-of-this-World One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="999" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-dXq5Rae6xrtcWvDakWrJt3N5kKvy2nRjRMMeQeb93Lfs4qqqwOLEhZqg3XERTYGz-JuyM8txVUFqKpZEE5sLhFRRUtOHroitGAFXje0ATkKNdjLQa_cmX8mxeWW7YIm8quVKX7e1_Aju-3BcUGkf38Ap3Awe7FBCYC7ZLXa1VF_OWwaKx25QN3APF0/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20aliens.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">How It Works</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">By placing small toys, figurines, counters, math cubes on the featured objects, children develop one to one correspondence. This hand-on approach makes learning enjoyable and accessible to all learners, regardless of their current math abilities.</span></p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>Math and Pretend Play Unite<br /></b></span><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">These math mats go beyond the concept of one to one correspondence. The ignite imaginative play! <br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>Acquiring Materials for Your One to One Correspondence Activities!</b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">When using my one to one correspondence resources, you have four material options. Choose the one that best suits your classroom and student needs.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">1. <u>Actual Objects</u>: Enhance the learning experience with tangible objects! Utilize plastic spiders, rubber ducks, unicorn erasers, bath toys, party favor unicorns, and dinosaur figurines. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZicj1OEUfRVwmDYUSFNZKrFfGqsmdzLOFVtJu-Lpd33I9SKGD0kM1jRh1m4a0cQ0xux7P8THhSKi_ksnmN8ZX5TGI-amY9gpPBAbRvPPhWpbTucchMhrRTbQF5Wz5bw_0gFKG3z2be6bMIgReUNDUed5iYDB9GJjxQ1K1_N21H4ttJlzmyqbzIt7ja7o/s961/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20ufo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Alien Figurines on UFOs: Out-of-this-World One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="961" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZicj1OEUfRVwmDYUSFNZKrFfGqsmdzLOFVtJu-Lpd33I9SKGD0kM1jRh1m4a0cQ0xux7P8THhSKi_ksnmN8ZX5TGI-amY9gpPBAbRvPPhWpbTucchMhrRTbQF5Wz5bw_0gFKG3z2be6bMIgReUNDUed5iYDB9GJjxQ1K1_N21H4ttJlzmyqbzIt7ja7o/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20ufo.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">2. <u>Math Cubes and Counters</u>: For a versatile alternative, math cubes or counters can represent the various themes featured in the resources. Whether it's spiders, unicorns, ducks, frogs, dinosaurs, aliens, fish, or bears, these manipulatives provide a visual and tactile representation that supports one to one correspondence.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQAi7ZgSMrS9SDgBhspox8sH1d8_Ecm7cgH71GZYwhrbPR5aOqJhMeciXpRBuAOeYLrIrAiKGm24tIdTO1_fngEOTHeRuM3SD3UIZSWbWMWJQuQdGn1sEKR9TgUj0xaJ9laDiISBekH9PyRH7gZbThRE3hTIWZmWCT2OAFWMNRDEiFKmSbL3_zOC1XwE/s1100/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20using%20plastic%20math%20cubes.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Purple Math Cubes as Spiders on Spider Webs: Engaging One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="1100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQAi7ZgSMrS9SDgBhspox8sH1d8_Ecm7cgH71GZYwhrbPR5aOqJhMeciXpRBuAOeYLrIrAiKGm24tIdTO1_fngEOTHeRuM3SD3UIZSWbWMWJQuQdGn1sEKR9TgUj0xaJ9laDiISBekH9PyRH7gZbThRE3hTIWZmWCT2OAFWMNRDEiFKmSbL3_zOC1XwE/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20using%20plastic%20math%20cubes.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbjfnutbwDdeNqWiFtmL2W3BpFMFe7Tw6Y9KvoZWFsD7uV7Ud_A56h2t72XZP-hNf5N7rsVqDgZ-YT9BZYpHhB8bQokRpPB7H1aVFGuWCYsAgYilSlY6QHrqowjpWtl8pE_USw6vsXLX1aHWNI651asvYsEm4arPMw_HFm5Srzfd6jqJp6ignXWr2Ec0/s1063/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20math%20cubes.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Green Math Cubes as Frogs on Rocks: Fun One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="1063" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbjfnutbwDdeNqWiFtmL2W3BpFMFe7Tw6Y9KvoZWFsD7uV7Ud_A56h2t72XZP-hNf5N7rsVqDgZ-YT9BZYpHhB8bQokRpPB7H1aVFGuWCYsAgYilSlY6QHrqowjpWtl8pE_USw6vsXLX1aHWNI651asvYsEm4arPMw_HFm5Srzfd6jqJp6ignXWr2Ec0/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20math%20cubes.JPG" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmp3O27WJXuliiQhzMSLfMF4TIFjwoqwsAIBLxqfzvTApvRnf9dSmYMZ0ZtIiQFKUyr4jAp1uJ-M6xjg5_qmYDpUhBE3qE4liEjdyAcgc0bpRWGgY0vhgwKhlN6UBtHaQ2aOGy9vao_QSgnvyDpcU4T6j3UQbAUMEHjFQRZG7D8ZVkW6F45cdL6_EQb80/s1004/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20foam%20cubes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Orange Foam Math Cubes as Fish in Ponds: Interactive One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="1004" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmp3O27WJXuliiQhzMSLfMF4TIFjwoqwsAIBLxqfzvTApvRnf9dSmYMZ0ZtIiQFKUyr4jAp1uJ-M6xjg5_qmYDpUhBE3qE4liEjdyAcgc0bpRWGgY0vhgwKhlN6UBtHaQ2aOGy9vao_QSgnvyDpcU4T6j3UQbAUMEHjFQRZG7D8ZVkW6F45cdL6_EQb80/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20foam%20cubes.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">3. <u>Paper Tents</u>: In the digital PDF file, you'll find convenient paper tents included. These tens can be easily printed and utilized as placeholders, offering a simple yet effective option for practicing one to one correspondence. Perfect for classroom with limited physical materials or those seeking a low-prep and low-cost alternative.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpg2evFZ-kQ-vZMj8WbFP2w6DFqRXfL8dunzC90i4oQeeMqbh6Pw_pcFprf8sMUJJWnJ2ubM2fVhciUi3eCKVwJ1cl84nlVqQFl4HorPUyqNoa05NJM-9g0JvxpMuYpE5rJ9NEJ-XQgqWxJpV_sytgsF-rTh7cVHlEyyQ0KY-Fke4LUi3-r-boIFj14tI/s1078/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20paper%20tents.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cute Paper Alien Tents on Flying Saucers: Imaginative One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="1078" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpg2evFZ-kQ-vZMj8WbFP2w6DFqRXfL8dunzC90i4oQeeMqbh6Pw_pcFprf8sMUJJWnJ2ubM2fVhciUi3eCKVwJ1cl84nlVqQFl4HorPUyqNoa05NJM-9g0JvxpMuYpE5rJ9NEJ-XQgqWxJpV_sytgsF-rTh7cVHlEyyQ0KY-Fke4LUi3-r-boIFj14tI/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20paper%20tents.JPG" /></a></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilTyRQXyaM0FsBhqyB8aOG8Rf-MnT7abdQEjG4xKUsUlvbYLK6CnEbnOZw4R4CkBm0hxzUe3GY6dIK5PkMMUObKj36SjgKAltImiKIl_N2NPAr3jm_TJDoRp4R0URGUfKgzL4PK-N1goT8BhDc3oQOlHNZoYtz-nhProQxgC8rxW2ftsol4_qyFf4Wqzk/s1078/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20paper%20tent%20spiders.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cute Purple Spiders (Paper Tents) on Spider Webs: Whimsical One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1078" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilTyRQXyaM0FsBhqyB8aOG8Rf-MnT7abdQEjG4xKUsUlvbYLK6CnEbnOZw4R4CkBm0hxzUe3GY6dIK5PkMMUObKj36SjgKAltImiKIl_N2NPAr3jm_TJDoRp4R0URGUfKgzL4PK-N1goT8BhDc3oQOlHNZoYtz-nhProQxgC8rxW2ftsol4_qyFf4Wqzk/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20paper%20tent%20spiders.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZVbkQA-6DBVLyxX7NMgMQx5IHV_nU39oQ_H5i-yQg885tEl2KZ-Io3t7CnrjW6AzSWntRlTfQQZC7dxNkUnOWAiqpbkITHS4bAWkYZk72t9mB2ZUGU6a_Ql3gt-sk1IL9Cg1Q65li3-piv3W2rpIwd-w9yB_AqoIwgBhjZD42FnAXwpvxO9Kq9BwXXM/s1077/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20paper%20tent%20frog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Green Paper Frog Tents on Rocks: Playful One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="1077" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZVbkQA-6DBVLyxX7NMgMQx5IHV_nU39oQ_H5i-yQg885tEl2KZ-Io3t7CnrjW6AzSWntRlTfQQZC7dxNkUnOWAiqpbkITHS4bAWkYZk72t9mB2ZUGU6a_Ql3gt-sk1IL9Cg1Q65li3-piv3W2rpIwd-w9yB_AqoIwgBhjZD42FnAXwpvxO9Kq9BwXXM/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20paper%20tent%20frog.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguvQUHhPVZr9mh4_e7MTQDhVi-iu5-qyLGgmDX_atKhlgunEr62Eg9R1YQRUEoqnqsJRNHzARRtcY1UpgnWMc9sy1rqnTGZOH91Aj3Z49VO5HhX8n--x9xHX2_TsZx2fhrpkJr9KqGsATbB7ova8XbmfYGSa91M3udLlMeFPMYUnnSF5We59sUnTnbRUQ/s964/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20paper%20tent%20fish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Paper Fish Tents in Ponds: Delightful One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="964" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguvQUHhPVZr9mh4_e7MTQDhVi-iu5-qyLGgmDX_atKhlgunEr62Eg9R1YQRUEoqnqsJRNHzARRtcY1UpgnWMc9sy1rqnTGZOH91Aj3Z49VO5HhX8n--x9xHX2_TsZx2fhrpkJr9KqGsATbB7ova8XbmfYGSa91M3udLlMeFPMYUnnSF5We59sUnTnbRUQ/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20paper%20tent%20fish.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">4. <u>Snack Foods</u>: You can even
incorporate edible treats that align with the mats' themes. Consider
graham snacks, goldfish crackers, or gummy treats as delightful options
that make learning even more engaging and delicious! The extra element
of food will satisfy both the mind and the taste buds! Cover your mats
using plastic sleeves with any food items used. The plastic sleeves
ensure proper hygiene and separate the mats from food items. They're
also easy to clean up by simply wiping with a clean cloth.</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_OJ5NkjvHs9xiCxk8be0F23BdH6Nn4UnAKoTitzyNlBBJa9JwLAxu7iYXtmQImVdjT5FdOcCqeGzCiuHmO1XmF1S3gldhp_thUTl9n5s5DCVA2UwAILqpTk-AaYsLug1Lxes3svQG7sx4HfEQbl5j2Bqrh-23dZjoNB7AH4kzBq3YGtD-JxuCs_QqaZc/s896/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20snack%20foods.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Little Graham Teddy Bear Snacks in Caves: Tasty One-to-One Correspondence Math Activity" border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_OJ5NkjvHs9xiCxk8be0F23BdH6Nn4UnAKoTitzyNlBBJa9JwLAxu7iYXtmQImVdjT5FdOcCqeGzCiuHmO1XmF1S3gldhp_thUTl9n5s5DCVA2UwAILqpTk-AaYsLug1Lxes3svQG7sx4HfEQbl5j2Bqrh-23dZjoNB7AH4kzBq3YGtD-JxuCs_QqaZc/s16000/one%20to%20one%20correspondence%20with%20snack%20foods.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">With these four material options, you can customize your one to one correspondence centers to suit your teaching style and available resources. </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Use as an individual center, and only ten objects per student are needed for their designated them. But if you use one theme as a group center, you must acquire at least 30 theme-aligned things for all students to have enough materials. <br /></span></p><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3"><div class="min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4"><div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Let's dive into the world of one to one correspondence and ignite a love for math in your classroom! This no-counting, no-reading, and no-number-symbol knowledge required activity is a remarkable addition to your math centers collection. </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Finally, an independent math center! Grab your bundle today and witness the joy of one to one correspondence unfolding in your classroom! Explore the COMPLETE BUNDLE: click the image below to discover all EIGHT ENGAGING themes available at my store. Stock up your independent math centers with these versatile resources. Keep your students engaged and learning!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/One-to-One-Correspondence-Mats-for-Math-Centers-Bundle-9476388" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Vibrant One-to-One Correspondence Mats: Explore Eight Engaging Themes at a Glance" border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiRgqe-CThfkCkjyMRL0pwR3Q0mzdvnuzcCNPWdvsD2c75wgCSwggjFbMNIkGbNQQYZG1G1GpyAZ-74MYollxlcaUiLfQLhWCh_1hNbGgsohqLxdKyQ76uCA0BQE9xGB_JzQfJumECZUH4mpT_M4MtP41cZDnjIy_f-zbgHQGRf7TOVFkAHNFDxsrfR8/w640-h640/one%20to%20one%20correspondence.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Learn more about the importance of independent math centers. Follow the link below.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/04/the-value-of-independent-math-centers.html" target="_blank">The Value of Independent Math Centers for Young Children</a> <br /></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 31.3867px;"> </span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 31.3867px;">©</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1728865451"><span> </span>2023 Molly McMahon, Lessons by Molly</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span></p>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-68526957694193905132023-07-02T22:28:00.000-04:002023-07-02T22:28:55.855-04:00Repeating Patterns in Kindergarten: Ten Tips for Educators<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><u>Introduction</u>: Hello, dear readers! Today, I briefly summarize the main points covered in my previous blog posts on repeating patterns. If you haven't had a chance to read them yet, don't worry! I've included links at the end of this post for your convenience. However, there's one key takeaway you should remember above all else. Before venturing into other pattern types, ensure mastery of the five components within the ABABAB pattern. I'll reveal why this is crucial in the final point, so keep reading! <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Before we dive in, let me assure you that the Virginia 2016 Standard of Learning K.13, specifically focused on patterning, has been our guiding star throughout these discussions. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">1. <u>Stick to the Standard</u>: To effectively teach patterns, creating lessons plans centered on the objective is crucial. The VDOE Curriculum Framework serves as a detailed guide, ensuring alignment. Only purchase or create educational resources after first checking their alignment. Start by examining the patterning standard. Then find activities that specifically address the component you plan to teach.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">2. <u>Verify Claims of Alignment</u>: Beware of claims that educational products are "fully aligned with the standard." Conduct your research to confirm if these activities truly align. Remember, there are five different skills to cover with the patterning standard: identifying, describing, extending, creating, and transferring repeating patterns. Neglecting any of these components means the standard has yet to be fully taught.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">3. <u>Create Inclusive Activities</u>: Consider students with color vision deficiencies when designing patterning activities. Avoid relying solely on color. For instance, instead of using alternating colored craft sticks, use different sizes and colors. This approach ensures engagement for all students.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78GsebPL7Qk1xHEalmXoLPX8ZZu7iiAQRD58QlwQGxCfiDMh7GXsi7vqZcbH5Kw3PVuHuaBVpQpxj9m7Mc30fu4HLgZapFjq6_SY5QhH1ZvEzgeXFvhoVHnMLpKdlWFRLjTTNEjHbnveOmIerGFUOoTl79MdCgke6xyjTrRlz1G-embcqC8-brYPFvBU/s1070/repeating%20abab%20pattern%20with%20craft%20sticks.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="1070" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78GsebPL7Qk1xHEalmXoLPX8ZZu7iiAQRD58QlwQGxCfiDMh7GXsi7vqZcbH5Kw3PVuHuaBVpQpxj9m7Mc30fu4HLgZapFjq6_SY5QhH1ZvEzgeXFvhoVHnMLpKdlWFRLjTTNEjHbnveOmIerGFUOoTl79MdCgke6xyjTrRlz1G-embcqC8-brYPFvBU/s16000/repeating%20abab%20pattern%20with%20craft%20sticks.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">4. <u>Explore Various Mediums</u>: Encourage students to express patterns using a variety of attributes such as colors (when combined with other characteristics), sizes, shapes, and spatial orientation. By introducing different mediums, you create a richer learning experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">5. <u>Collaborate with Fellow Educators</u>: Utilize the expertise of your school's music, physical education, and art teachers. They can provide additional opportunities for exploring sound patterns, movement patterns, and representation with artistic designs. Ensure all educators working with your students know the required pattern types for kindergarten. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">6. <u>Find Patterns in Nature</u>: Nature can be a fantastic teacher of patterns. Encourage students to observe and identify cyclical patterns like day and night. They can also describe the design patterns such as the stripes on a zebra's fur or the shell of an ornamental gourd. These real-life examples help them understand natural designs on animal coverings and parts of plants.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">7. <u>Tap into Manufactured Patterns</u>: Seize everyday habits like weekly mealtime routines (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Look for manufactured designs on fabric such as students' clothing or the repeating pattern of stripes on the American flag. By making connections to familiar patterns, students grasp the concepts more effectively.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">8. <u>Integrate Patterns Across Core Subjects</u>: Incorporate patterns into core subjects. For instance, during a science unit on plants and animals, provide picture cards and ask students to arrange them alternately: animal, plant, animal, plant. Apply the same method to literacy activities using initial sounds and pictures. This cross-curricular approach saves time and reinforces multiple skills.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">9. <u>Assess Student Progress</u>: Use an analytic rubric that addresses all the components of the patterning standard. Evaluation helps determine appropriate independent patterning activities and groupings. Tailor math centers based on individual student abilities. Ensure students have mastered each component before progressing to the next pattern type.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">10. <u>Stay in the Lane of Mastery</u>: Above all, remember this crucial takeaway: Stay within the ABABAB patterning lane until students have mastered all five components. Students needing help identifying, describing, extending, transferring or creating an ABABAB pattern, are unprepared for other pattern types. Moreover, avoid prematurely using worksheets or online educational products that mix tasks with multiple pattern types. Instead, provide students with focused activities that solely concentrate on the ABABAB pattern until they achieve mastery. Once they have demonstrated proficiency in the ABABAB pattern, introduce activities that isolate the ABCABC pattern, followed by the AABBAABB pattern. Then introduce the AABAAB and the ABBABB patterns. Only when students have confidently mastered each pattern type in isolation should varied tasks, combining different pattern types, be presented. This sequential approach ensures students build a strong foundation in each pattern type.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><u>Conclusion</u>: As we conclude this summary, I hope you find these key points valuable for your teaching journey. Please explore the complete series for further details and insights. The links are shown below.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">1. <a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/05/kindergarten-repeating-patterns.html" target="_blank">Kindergarten Repeating Patterns Objective: Unveiling the Five Components</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">2. <a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-magic-of-patterns-how-young.html" target="_blank">The Magic of Patterns: How Young Children Express Repeating Patterns with Objects, Pictures, Sounds, and Movement</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">3. <a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/06/repeating-patterns-in-kindergarten-many.html" target="_blank">Repeating Patterns in Kindergarten: The Many Layers of a Learning Objective</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">4. <a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/06/exposing-gap-between-alignment-claims.html" target="_blank">Exposing the Gap Between Alignment Claims and Objective: Repeating Patterns</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">5. <a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/06/repeating-patterns-worksheets-aligned.html" target="_blank">Repeating Patterns: Worksheets Aligned with a Kindergarten Standard</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">6. <a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/06/patterning-with-practical-situations.html" target="_blank">Patterning with Practical Situations and in Nature</a> <br /></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 31.3867px;">©</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1728865451"><span> </span>2023 Molly McMahon, Lessons by Molly</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">(References:
1. Virginia Department of Education, Standards of Learning, 2016.) </span></span></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> <br /></span></p>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-81725502547585257212023-06-25T23:44:00.005-04:002023-06-29T23:19:13.536-04:00Patterning with Practical Situations and in Nature<h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Introduction<br /></span></b></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">In today's blog post, we focus again on the <u>Virginia Standard of Learning</u> (2016) for kindergarten math (K.13). It says, <i>"The student will describe, extend, create, and transfer repeating patterns</i>.<i>"</i> The <u>Curriculum Framework</u> provided by the Virginia Department of Education suggests analyzing patterns in practical situations like calendars, seasons, and days of the week. We encounter challenges when the actual patterning exceeds the recommended maximum repetition of four elements - AB, ABC, AABB, ABB, and AAB and with only three unique components - A, B, and C. This post addresses this issue and provides alternative solutions to engage students in pattern exploration.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Analyzing Patterns of Time<br /></span></b></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Traditionally, the days of the week and the months of the year are examples of practical situations for pattern analysis. However, both present a challenge as the number of unique elements exceeds the recommended maximum of three individual components in the patterning structure. The days of the week, consisting of seven parts (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), are not represented by the suggested pattern types. Neither are the months of the year due to the presence of twelve unique elements. This time pattern exceeds the guideline of a maximum of three distinguishable features and a maximum of four parts of the core. Most kindergartners will need help analyzing patterns at this level of intricacy. Considering the natural progression of time, it would take a full year to complete, which may not align with the desired learning time frame in the curriculum. Similarly, the seasons also have difficulty fitting into a pattern, as they, too, require a full year to complete the cycle before the occurrence of a natural repeat.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Exploring Alternative Patterns of Time<br /></span></b></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">We can consider alternate situations that align with the recommended pattern structures to address this challenge. One such example is the pattern of day and night, which we observe repeatedly in our daily lives. By representing it as an ABABAB pattern, students can analyze and describe the alternating sequence of day and night, fostering their pattern recognition skills.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvLOQJSLllJ0mkH5IELHH1z3su8Np_z5P0yqkWKuj-J7YU0n4SfyCQIeOhTF1wen2Ud9pt5haUprIrf1kP1PtF2pPjRGPGYCL9zsCHLtF8AZtMpsarLu7vIqHfz9Mx7WBQyUq9CiraR5NM1XGTt0WF7yhSV1gIIHNtHnDGKWLJ55YdFCK-EJZuXea2_s/s1074/day%20and%20night%20repeating%20pattern.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="1074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvLOQJSLllJ0mkH5IELHH1z3su8Np_z5P0yqkWKuj-J7YU0n4SfyCQIeOhTF1wen2Ud9pt5haUprIrf1kP1PtF2pPjRGPGYCL9zsCHLtF8AZtMpsarLu7vIqHfz9Mx7WBQyUq9CiraR5NM1XGTt0WF7yhSV1gIIHNtHnDGKWLJ55YdFCK-EJZuXea2_s/s16000/day%20and%20night%20repeating%20pattern.JPG" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br />Another example is the pattern of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mealtimes repeat in an ABCABC pattern throughout the week. By engaging students in an activity where they draw one food they ate for each meal and repeat these three times a day, they can actively observe and analyze the ABCABC pattern in their meal schedules on a weekly recording sheet. This experiential approach aligns with the pattern types for kindergarten and promotes awareness of their daily routines.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjBHaDys50Z2OFKGadUWF4PnsISAUyiWMqsBdT70h7jVr0u_gUk1XQ-PNOI5o3Ew0imd9lXQBYMCG5C2U-1ieA7ijP5VfWWqNUGWahkO0j1kXySTgTxOdNBR_nvT3ti9iyNasueN1am6FagIAxY2TtqKwO-doYnZaH1Z3-VDplvm0uYhkCLpqgBHfF6Ek/s819/weekly%20meals%20log.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="819" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjBHaDys50Z2OFKGadUWF4PnsISAUyiWMqsBdT70h7jVr0u_gUk1XQ-PNOI5o3Ew0imd9lXQBYMCG5C2U-1ieA7ijP5VfWWqNUGWahkO0j1kXySTgTxOdNBR_nvT3ti9iyNasueN1am6FagIAxY2TtqKwO-doYnZaH1Z3-VDplvm0uYhkCLpqgBHfF6Ek/s16000/weekly%20meals%20log.JPG" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Exploring Concise Cyclical Patterns for Young Children<br /></span></b></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Explore short cyclical events that align with five and six year olds level of understanding. For instance, a traffic light can teach children about patterns through the colors (red, yellow, and green) and positions (top, middle, and bottom). The repeating pattern starts with red at the top, followed by yellow in the middle, and green at the bottom. Children can learn to recognize and predict the next color and position, fostering pattern recognition skills and critical thinking. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZB19k7jQhSOEtZZjo-dGRi5U6pfpYPIIw2lxFqQzSFJlz1HaQC2e0ZqQXRaMFqA-F3pW2JO91D6AsAPt9JsK_j0XxFbFuwvnrikccWWBAjzMHIUNr92RKErDS2pzTXT4pDZ4KSwGXN1VP-WvEO_Ioc30p_I3jIYXK7uxS4HKSvcAnf0pRWvdd0kN0ckA/s1033/traffic%20lights%20photograph%20pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="1033" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZB19k7jQhSOEtZZjo-dGRi5U6pfpYPIIw2lxFqQzSFJlz1HaQC2e0ZqQXRaMFqA-F3pW2JO91D6AsAPt9JsK_j0XxFbFuwvnrikccWWBAjzMHIUNr92RKErDS2pzTXT4pDZ4KSwGXN1VP-WvEO_Ioc30p_I3jIYXK7uxS4HKSvcAnf0pRWvdd0kN0ckA/s16000/traffic%20lights%20photograph%20pic.jpg" /></a></span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Natural and Man-Made Patterns<br /></span></b></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">To further expand students' pattern exploration, we can encourage them to observe natural patterns. Nature offers a wealth of examples, such as the stripes on a zebra's fur or by viewing the tail of a ring-tailed lemur.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyxDK9O--ghtmxe9ighfjLFDbYQ0VK8h-d5ztYIv7b2M8L4O1SMh-SkllllKCqhokZbPHvJ1IYIHu6y-tXk8mIb3WjI8K9umP-3hhC973hurb7XuHmrMGm6j6d2XkMcLT_rMKcHDf8QrnTDsJs67QziupzRTlCJv1c1vI1ZbH4CcU_OP3twYcILv5U26A/s1083/zebras%20mother%20and%20baby.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="1083" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyxDK9O--ghtmxe9ighfjLFDbYQ0VK8h-d5ztYIv7b2M8L4O1SMh-SkllllKCqhokZbPHvJ1IYIHu6y-tXk8mIb3WjI8K9umP-3hhC973hurb7XuHmrMGm6j6d2XkMcLT_rMKcHDf8QrnTDsJs67QziupzRTlCJv1c1vI1ZbH4CcU_OP3twYcILv5U26A/s16000/zebras%20mother%20and%20baby.jpg" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">These stripe designs can be analyzed using the ABABAB pattern Students can also examine patterns in everyday objects such as the stripes on their shirts, the design on the American flag, or even the striped patterns found on watermelons or gourds.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhYMzuzq2X_Xu4iDrQWieYNICZh-NXredj-BfLtDa-lzrecrgY0ihKmTP9Y-B9LlVCm2MN-inpqgV1AjGZo2Uu4_m1uwnhhEZ7ic8NXrbSseL4tZbA0lz5Hwb7ZGVIHqSgTfMc597bXMbkm8Zspfmk1dj6rTMq21TAZHkxEug8vdFEPxlmnoHeU6Cu-g/s1093/watermelon.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="1093" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhYMzuzq2X_Xu4iDrQWieYNICZh-NXredj-BfLtDa-lzrecrgY0ihKmTP9Y-B9LlVCm2MN-inpqgV1AjGZo2Uu4_m1uwnhhEZ7ic8NXrbSseL4tZbA0lz5Hwb7ZGVIHqSgTfMc597bXMbkm8Zspfmk1dj6rTMq21TAZHkxEug8vdFEPxlmnoHeU6Cu-g/s16000/watermelon.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Natural and manufactured patterns allow students to extend their understanding of repeating patterns beyond the limitations presented by days of the week, the months of the year, and seasons.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWRn4PAAjwOvGdqHqw3_3UclRhiJz0H8-r1zN74l_MQrtMruBqDPSvnBGgRpMss-JvJcOuYfauAw7bFRJoA9TvWQltFLhLmbFMelOdVl0T4ZCjHpG4kFUbMxwluyOXFSrUFFgnuBMLBr_Wj5DAG0tdOdRAxk-Gw94mfp5QM9lPmmfuOCrNHvmdOhebVY/s896/patterns%20on%20paper%20shirts.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWRn4PAAjwOvGdqHqw3_3UclRhiJz0H8-r1zN74l_MQrtMruBqDPSvnBGgRpMss-JvJcOuYfauAw7bFRJoA9TvWQltFLhLmbFMelOdVl0T4ZCjHpG4kFUbMxwluyOXFSrUFFgnuBMLBr_Wj5DAG0tdOdRAxk-Gw94mfp5QM9lPmmfuOCrNHvmdOhebVY/s16000/patterns%20on%20paper%20shirts.JPG" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Conclusion<br /></span></b></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">While the <u>Curriculum Framework</u> encourages exploring patterns in practical situations like calendars, seasons, and days of the week, the challenges posed by their structure often exceed the recommended core patterns of AB, ABC, AABB, ABB, and AAB. We can offer engaging activities by introducing alternative practical problems like day and night. We can encourage students to observe patterns in nature, in everyday objects and in events. This approach broadens students' pattern recognition skills and nurtures their ability to identify, describe, extend, create, and transfer repeating patterns in contexts that are not contrived.</span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 31.3867px;">©</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1728865451"><span> </span>2023 Molly McMahon, Lessons by Molly</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">(References:
1. Virginia Department of Education, Standards of Learning, 2016.) </span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-66818862742750828302023-06-19T20:05:00.003-04:002023-06-25T23:40:26.821-04:00Repeating Patterns: Worksheets Aligned with a Kindergarten Standard<h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Design with the Standard in Mind<br /></span></b></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Do you prioritize activity creation? Or do you apply accurate, objective alignment when planning lessons? Today, we look at specific worksheets aligning with a <u>Virginia Standard of Learning</u> for kindergarten math. <i>(K.13, 2016)</i> When used together, these worksheets effectively fulfill the standard's requirements in terms of <u>identifying</u>, <u>describing</u>, <u>extending</u>, <u>creating</u>, and <u>transferring</u> repeating patterns. </span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Worksheet One - <u>Identify</u> Repeating Patterns<br /></span></b></span></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">The first worksheet showcases a seasonal theme, with rows of pictures forming repeating patterns. Students identify the core of an ABABAB or ABCABC pattern. They need to circle the core in each row. Examples include alternating right-side-up and upside-down ice cream cones and a row with a repeating butterfly, turtle, and frog.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQMbEaXODpOrC1-IFHhr9G2uQUzBEQUvhbXo4s2OdQpau9AHa6V-6msBFFQJXsNUTXdFfWu7SUsREivxWetpQrzpt7qW80wQAoucEZmn21LcMSn9uBlEP6uPgO24ENf9uV0UJZvoBXNmHmWsHdwXy-eZRPFxBoFckdA-1WvZSFP7E9IzAtp3GAF0fWc9Q/s749/identify%20the%20core%20pattern.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="identify the core pattern" border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="583" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQMbEaXODpOrC1-IFHhr9G2uQUzBEQUvhbXo4s2OdQpau9AHa6V-6msBFFQJXsNUTXdFfWu7SUsREivxWetpQrzpt7qW80wQAoucEZmn21LcMSn9uBlEP6uPgO24ENf9uV0UJZvoBXNmHmWsHdwXy-eZRPFxBoFckdA-1WvZSFP7E9IzAtp3GAF0fWc9Q/s16000/identify%20the%20core%20pattern.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Worksheet Two - <u>Extend</u> Repeating Patterns and <u>Describe</u> Repeating Patterns </span></b></span></h4><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">The second worksheet requires students to extend an ABAB pattern using images of whole apples and apple cores. The pattern consists of four full repeats and one partial repeat. Students cut and glue additional pictures to complete the pattern, achieving three full repeats of the core and two partial repeats. Students describe the pattern regarding the material used, choosing between sounds, objects, pictures, and movements.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3GUzm_YiOGTrLTajAuFoH_dFHvQbD1BkhjSa1Hss89ggmf-N4AP6t6knzLytqVvfA6VXV5DN2yTA67Vq9-by8CKKdD6Q_IhedA4wh6JMoc_mlAbOe1tB0nHx5W3WhdJQc_q5X9131dCUl-tcB7cBXHdIzjOzRA8PTuEPbvNbMUWOtdVvL2hWdUYyXu4/s751/extend%20a%20repeating%20pattern%20with%20pictures.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="extend a repeating pattern" border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="583" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3GUzm_YiOGTrLTajAuFoH_dFHvQbD1BkhjSa1Hss89ggmf-N4AP6t6knzLytqVvfA6VXV5DN2yTA67Vq9-by8CKKdD6Q_IhedA4wh6JMoc_mlAbOe1tB0nHx5W3WhdJQc_q5X9131dCUl-tcB7cBXHdIzjOzRA8PTuEPbvNbMUWOtdVvL2hWdUYyXu4/s16000/extend%20a%20repeating%20pattern%20with%20pictures.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Worksheet Three - <u>Transfer</u> Repeating Patterns</span></b></span></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">The third worksheet is dedicated to pattern transfer, requiring students to recreate an ABAB pattern and an ABCABC pattern using pictures. I recommend that students first engage in activities focused on practicing the ABABAB and ABCABC repeats separately. Once they have mastered both individually, they can advance to this integrated worksheet, allowing them to use pattern transfer skills with the ABABAB and the ABCABC patterns.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mRm3mx-lyWkgkoERvkB04_MBvJ8qa1hLje7Nf1YQHwKGQcyUWfWkWEYADNx0uAY9eda6ax6e4KEp3mfk76SAUo4rFwe0YEDm5KCX99-gQypcoahzKP377Hj-DZjjHa7goMuutqdO-QjMj1SU9_Z_9I68YQd5mv7piDQ5Ddpm6f8ONVbRdf4PbDMaKVs/s875/transfer%20a%20repeating%20pattern%20with%20pictures.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="transfer repeating patterns" border="0" data-original-height="685" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mRm3mx-lyWkgkoERvkB04_MBvJ8qa1hLje7Nf1YQHwKGQcyUWfWkWEYADNx0uAY9eda6ax6e4KEp3mfk76SAUo4rFwe0YEDm5KCX99-gQypcoahzKP377Hj-DZjjHa7goMuutqdO-QjMj1SU9_Z_9I68YQd5mv7piDQ5Ddpm6f8ONVbRdf4PbDMaKVs/s16000/transfer%20a%20repeating%20pattern%20with%20pictures.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><p></p><p></p><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Worksheet Four - <u>Create</u> Repeating Patterns</span></b></span></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Finally, the fourth worksheet encourages students to create a pattern by cutting and gluing various images along a designated path. The range of pictures allows students to design many pattern types, making the outcome open-ended. View the possibilities at the end of this post.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGPvmKfSeJ-c_BEurRnjRJaxdnDRdXbzkU8xaHqHSioOD9afy9gHv4PIZbt8QvW3EI9eSN5l5PvSoB1Ti2EPNazNld39ne9d50zzYGRSzCOdGWERM5YAwdPZcLtYmM8capP7KW8YY7REn74hkbAhiUsUZRieYuqyR3cGySwC4kdSpyBxENR2feEYRolAc/s876/create%20repeating%20patterns%20with%20pictures.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="create a repeating pattern" border="0" data-original-height="684" data-original-width="876" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGPvmKfSeJ-c_BEurRnjRJaxdnDRdXbzkU8xaHqHSioOD9afy9gHv4PIZbt8QvW3EI9eSN5l5PvSoB1Ti2EPNazNld39ne9d50zzYGRSzCOdGWERM5YAwdPZcLtYmM8capP7KW8YY7REn74hkbAhiUsUZRieYuqyR3cGySwC4kdSpyBxENR2feEYRolAc/s16000/create%20repeating%20patterns%20with%20pictures.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><p></p><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Building Complexity: One Pattern at a Time<br /></span></b></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">The showcased worksheets primarily focus on the ABAB pattern and the ABCABC pattern. It is essential to note that by incorporating additional worksheets, such as those featuring the AABBAABB, ABBABB, and AABAABAAB patterns, the curriculum's suggested pattern types would be fully addressed. This approach ensures that students explore a variety of repeating pattern structures.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Beyond Pictures: Expanding Pattern Exploration<br /></span></b></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">It is crucial for educators to
incorporate activities that encompass a broader range of materials than pictures. Incorporate objects, sounds, and movement into
patterning exercises. Objects can help students connect abstract patterns to tangible items in their environment. Sounds and movement patterns adds a multi-sensory element to the learning experience.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Objective Alignment: Meeting the Standard's Criteria<br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Before incorporating an educational resource activity, assessing whether it aligns with the objective we aim to teach is crucial, despite its apparent fun and creative nature.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Upcoming Blog Post<br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">In the upcoming blog post, we will explore natural patterns and assess their alignment with the VDOE <u>Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework</u>, analyzing how they align and where deviations may occur.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Open-Ended Outcomes<br /></span></b></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Featuring a single worksheet, four distinct patterns are created.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheTqcftqdRZfd4_GzPHvnKxwrZgsg01B5ceKUSoY5-2c66wtI_z7fWGP1oihISAR4rKiimDQD1B9u5LVYToXeCfSg8xtB8HvzXIT0WEERiGiEAGjsgcKhD7J_ADE9Sle4Jy_IHO-i5OQf5pWqk1gjrnK_oeG7PBMs5Dfu4Walz4dZ5LVYn4jL9gTRo6SY/s851/create%20an%20abab%20repeating%20pattern.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="create an ababab repeating pattern" border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="851" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheTqcftqdRZfd4_GzPHvnKxwrZgsg01B5ceKUSoY5-2c66wtI_z7fWGP1oihISAR4rKiimDQD1B9u5LVYToXeCfSg8xtB8HvzXIT0WEERiGiEAGjsgcKhD7J_ADE9Sle4Jy_IHO-i5OQf5pWqk1gjrnK_oeG7PBMs5Dfu4Walz4dZ5LVYn4jL9gTRo6SY/s16000/create%20an%20abab%20repeating%20pattern.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 31.3867px;">©</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1728865451"><span> </span>2023 Molly McMahon, Lessons by Molly</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">(References:
1. Virginia Department of Education, Standards of Learning, 2016.) </span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-20515927289749073642023-06-11T18:36:00.001-04:002023-06-13T16:11:48.597-04:00Exposing the Gap Between Alignment Claims and Objective: Repeating Patterns<div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">An</span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Eyebrow-Raising Experience</span></b> <br /></span></h4></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Several years ago, a group of first-grade teachers, including myself, attended a presentation by a math textbook company vying for the textbook adoption contract in our school district. The presenter proudly emphasized that a first-grade teacher created the curriculum. The following day, I found myself in another meeting with the same presenter, this time for the kindergarten textbook adoption. Unbeknownst to her, I had been present at the previous day's presentation. Assuming all attendees were kindergarten teachers, she made a similar pitch asserting that a kindergarten teacher developed the curriculum. If only she had been consistent! She would have maintained her credibility. It's not that I want to be skeptical, but when it comes to educational products, it's crucial to approach them with discernment. Companies trying to make a sale may only sometimes be forthcoming about their products. I have realized the importance of carefully examining any educational resource, and I will raise my eyebrows if the claimed alignment with an objective doesn't align with the provided activities.</span></p><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Buyer Beware!<br /></span></b></span></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">In the vast world of educational resources, there is a barrage of claims of alignment to specific standards. Textbooks, online learning websites, and countless printable worksheets all boast about their alignment with the standards we must teach. With such a wealth of options at our disposal, it is crucial that we carefully analyze each resource and determine for ourselves whether they truly support our desired objectives. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">The Learning Objective<br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Let us take a moment to examine the objective at hand: <i>K.13 - The student will identify, describe, extend, create, and transfer repeating patterns</i>. While this objective may seem straightforward, it is essential to delve deeper and explore the additional insights offered by the Virginia Department of Education <u>Curriculum Framework</u>. Observe these details, as they provide valuable guidance in our instructional decision-making.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">"Fully Aligned"???</span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Image we stumble upon an online learning program that claims complete alignment with our objective. We envision using it as a math center to reinforce the standard. The program advertises various patterning activities that align with our goal, presenting subsets focused on colors, sizes and shapes. The activities instruct students to copy the pattern shown by choosing a shape, color, or size and dragging it into the appropriate space on the screen.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">First Set of Activities and Its Insufficiency<br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Pause and reflect on the objective again: <b>K.13 - The student will identify, describe, extend, create, and transfer repeating patterns.</b> Copying a pattern does not fulfill these requirements. It does not involve identifying, describing, extending, creating, or transferring a pattern. Merely replicating a given pattern does not encompass the objective we strive to teach. The photo of the activity shown below does not have the students extend the pattern. They merely copy the pattern shown above their work space. <br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjmp5GbBnm00sfhUhLiGjjH7bKc1MmZeR_7_CfY1APtqEfdgm9q9WYY9nNdo8TyvoaSzTY9Wh7oagAjhD-S6O6iSaEuYoU_V7Goyq3D3B3zoOFFYw1f5PXacLg9GViak0Cn0mqe5NBye08GMPiHWNZH8tPGvfgAqWEL0BM0Yrb4VIqtCGiGVO_qJ0/s3579/fully%20aligned%20-%20Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Example of copying a repeating pattern." border="0" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3579" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjmp5GbBnm00sfhUhLiGjjH7bKc1MmZeR_7_CfY1APtqEfdgm9q9WYY9nNdo8TyvoaSzTY9Wh7oagAjhD-S6O6iSaEuYoU_V7Goyq3D3B3zoOFFYw1f5PXacLg9GViak0Cn0mqe5NBye08GMPiHWNZH8tPGvfgAqWEL0BM0Yrb4VIqtCGiGVO_qJ0/w899-h584/fully%20aligned%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="899" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Furthermore, we find some significant gaps when we assess the activities provided by this online program. The images used are shapes of varying sizes and colors, neglecting the inclusion of sound or movement. The repeating patterns used are limited to AB, ABC, and ABB, omitting the practice of AABB or AAB patterns. Additionally, there is no progression or leveling between the three patterns used (AB, ABC, and AAB) jumping from one problem to another without allowing focused practice on a specific pattern. This misalignment contradicts the examples cited VDOE <u>Curriculum Framework</u> for kindergarten. Upon closer examination, we also realize that there are statements in <b>bold print</b> to indicate alignment with the curriculum framework. Such as, this statement: <b>"Identify and describe the core (the part of the sequence that repeats) found in repeating patterns of common objects, sounds, movements, and pictures." </b>But the activity does not have students identify or describe the core. <br /></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Another Set of Activities - Not Enough to Fulfill the Objective<br /></span></b></span></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">The next set of activities has a statement that says, <b>"Extend a repeating pattern by adding at least two complete repetitions of the core to the pattern."</b> However, upon closer examination, we discover that the activities do not require THE STUDENTS to add two full repeats of the core.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3AkwxvnSp_pH_lsoKYlpsazJeaUwlQJTYMNvBHGHxmfVRDTDZKAF55AChuzAKhi-7qzqTRsxqy6CcatJguVFZqGlawTLMBfMrunJq3BX_i-_7Qmjz6KANMmzncyLsJkIxWERsKN88LT5ZoT1PBgGp5Hlhe2L0-8kCij74YPdjDwBLk39YEeUV2OG/s3294/example%20of%20extending%20a%20pattern%20with%20only%20one%20repetition%20of%20the%20core.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Extend repeating pattern one repetition" border="0" data-original-height="2814" data-original-width="3294" height="777" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3AkwxvnSp_pH_lsoKYlpsazJeaUwlQJTYMNvBHGHxmfVRDTDZKAF55AChuzAKhi-7qzqTRsxqy6CcatJguVFZqGlawTLMBfMrunJq3BX_i-_7Qmjz6KANMmzncyLsJkIxWERsKN88LT5ZoT1PBgGp5Hlhe2L0-8kCij74YPdjDwBLk39YEeUV2OG/w911-h777/example%20of%20extending%20a%20pattern%20with%20only%20one%20repetition%20of%20the%20core.jpg" width="911" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">This misalignment further highlights the disconnect between the claimed alignment and the actual practice. The activity in the photo shown above allows the student to complete one repetition of the core - not two repetitions of the core.<br /></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">The End-Users are Children</span></b></span></h4><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Educational websites that assert alignment to specific standards are misrepresenting their products. Their clients, often school systems with limited budgets, invest in division-wide subscriptions for access. However, it is the children who are the end-users. Kindergarten children are not sophisticated enough to understand the substandard quality of the educational materials delivered to them. As responsible adults, we must speak up on our students' behalf and voice our concerns. Let companies know that their deceptive claims of alignment are fooling no one. It is important to note that just because a website displays the Virginia flag does not necessarily mean the Virginia Department of Education approves it. View the VDOE website for vetted materials and carefully evaluate products you find that they do not endorse. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Need for Legislation</span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">While we await potential legislation to prevent such false claims, educators must remain vigilant when selecting educational resources. Let us advocate for the best interests of our students and strive for accurate alignment with the standards we teach. Together, we can ensure that our students receive the quality products they deserve and avoid doing business with companies who attempt to deceive us.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Future Blog Post<br /></span></b></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">In my next blog post, I will showcase products that authentically teach the standard, providing indisputable evidence of their alignment with the objective.</span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Past Blog Posts About Repeating Patterns for Kindergarten<br /></span></b></span></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">View more about repeating patterns from my past posts and grab a free rubric! Here are the links:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/06/repeating-patterns-in-kindergarten-many.html" target="_blank">Repeating Patterns in Kindergarten: The Many Layers of a Learning Objective</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/05/kindergarten-repeating-patterns.html" target="_blank">Kindergarten Repeating Patterns Objective: Unveiling the Five Components</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-magic-of-patterns-how-young.html" target="_blank">The Magic of Patterns: How Young Children Express Repeating Patterns with Objects, Pictures, Sounds, and Movement</a></span></p><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">YouTube Video<br /></span></b></span></h4><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Watch me demonstrate the activities mentioned in this post on my YouTube channel. Watch it here: <a href="https://youtu.be/d-PINZvnz98" target="_blank">Repeating Patterns in Kindergarten: Activities That Miss the Mark</a> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Get notifications when I post new content on YouTube. Subscribe to my channel here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mollymcmahon8912" target="_blank">Lessons by Molly @ YouTube</a> <br /></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 31.3867px;">©</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1728865451"><span> </span>2023 Molly McMahon, Lessons by Molly</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">(References:
1. Virginia Department of Education, Standards of Learning, 2016.) </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-35393826516189139172023-06-05T00:48:00.002-04:002023-06-13T16:56:10.842-04:00Repeating Patterns in Kindergarten: The Many Layers of a Learning Objective<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">In my previous post, I explored the various ways to express repeating patterns and discussed those that require thoughtful consideration. In an earlier post, I also explained the five essential components and their alignment with Bloom's Revised Taxonomy (2001): <i>Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create</i>. Let's revisit the kindergarten objective from the Virginia Department of Education <u>Standards of Learning</u> (2016): <i>K.13 - The student will identify, describe, extend, and transfer repeating patterns</i>. While the aim emphasizes the importance of repeating patterns, it does not specify which patterns to teach. Fortunately, the VDOE <u>Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework</u> (2016) provides us this five patterns to explore. I have listed them and highlighted the core.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">1. <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">AB</span>ABABAB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">2. <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">ABC</span>ABCABCABC</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">3. <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">ABB</span>ABBABBABB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">4. <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">AABB</span>AABBAABBAABB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">5. <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">AAB</span>AABAABAAB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Among these, the most straightforward repeating pattern is the AB, making it an ideal starting point for instruction. Before progressing to more complex patterns, students must master all five components (identify, describe, extend, create, and transfer) of the objective. A solid understanding of these domains within the AB pattern sets the foundation for comprehending more intricate patterns. Once students have mastered the AB pattern, the next step is to select one of the remaining four repeating patterns. The ABC pattern is particularly suitable, as kindergartners can effectively mimic it through movement or sound.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDxmqFAskciEhLc0M8Jmp27nBDxKbKnQ2MwtU7g4xTWoFN51_S3AvMBgV5PAVldqbRhCmOB-S6kvEVwAE0MSkxmziO9jhHi9QEgPkqtXyCJcb59SwoEAdzM091gS18qYThTMWKzdlMQoh1EMy2-y8d0dbAKsAViEuJ7H8BTcZnffz8N6E8--rcZy7/s3278/photo%20of%20repeating%20patterns%20expressed%20with%20mini%20erasers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mini erasers of various fruits representing five distinct repeating patterns: ABABAB, ABCABCABC, ABBABBABB, AABBAABBAABB, and AABAABAAB" border="0" data-original-height="2391" data-original-width="3278" height="644" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDxmqFAskciEhLc0M8Jmp27nBDxKbKnQ2MwtU7g4xTWoFN51_S3AvMBgV5PAVldqbRhCmOB-S6kvEVwAE0MSkxmziO9jhHi9QEgPkqtXyCJcb59SwoEAdzM091gS18qYThTMWKzdlMQoh1EMy2-y8d0dbAKsAViEuJ7H8BTcZnffz8N6E8--rcZy7/w883-h644/photo%20of%20repeating%20patterns%20expressed%20with%20mini%20erasers.jpg" width="883" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">When considering the five types of repeating patterns and the five components, 25 performance tasks emerge! Furthermore, this objective requires using different media types, including objects, pictures, sounds, and movements. However, there's more to this objective than meets the eye. The VDOE <u>Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework</u> (2016) describes identifying the core pattern. The core pattern represents the beginning and end of the pattern without any repetitions. For example, in the pattern <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">ABB</span>ABBABB, the core pattern is highlighted. Upon careful examination of the details outlined in the VDOE <u>Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework</u> (2016), it becomes evident that identifying the core pattern aligns with the "identify and describe" component. However, it is essential to note that "identify" and "describe" should not be used interchangeably. We can employ "identify" to name the core pattern and reserve "describe" for elaborating on its repetitions and the media used, such as objects, pictures, sounds, and movements. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPYp3artl47HgdUjUCtiRGlb44pIE6jE0B2VUrjndLQXsgYN8yr5_EAVx3Qsf-p-zxti3i4nE7PibwzH_BfNEZslO-siWsNIjxJYRi_CpbbfRRFHJeONdqILBRwFpeSHkdpjhjd22tJmY-GWjKp8I5Kamjdagw5VCE5z4jPaTxYHyQ7lLbjG6lyLus/s3273/Examples%20of%20repeating%20patterns%20expressed%20with%20mini%20erasers.%20The%20core%20is%20underlined.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Examples of repeating patterns with the core pattern underlined." border="0" data-original-height="2501" data-original-width="3273" height="718" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPYp3artl47HgdUjUCtiRGlb44pIE6jE0B2VUrjndLQXsgYN8yr5_EAVx3Qsf-p-zxti3i4nE7PibwzH_BfNEZslO-siWsNIjxJYRi_CpbbfRRFHJeONdqILBRwFpeSHkdpjhjd22tJmY-GWjKp8I5Kamjdagw5VCE5z4jPaTxYHyQ7lLbjG6lyLus/w938-h718/Examples%20of%20repeating%20patterns%20expressed%20with%20mini%20erasers.%20The%20core%20is%20underlined.jpg" width="938" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Although not explicitly mentioned within the five components of the objective, the VDOE <u>Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework</u> (2016) also mentions comparing similarities and differences among repeating patterns. This aspect introduces a sixth component to the standard, despite not being explicitly stated in the objective. Furthermore, when given a complete repetition of the core, students are required to replicate the pattern a minimum of two times. Additionally, students must replicate the pattern at least two times when provided with an incomplete repetition of the core. </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzZcTGlstR8Wj97TppmBodx8Gt1dJtZV2KkpsbCIYrI5-HlHbO40nq0xUO_2Vrqq_Pmnl--UxW3DEOOJ9Z1inZGStrXj_aXH6j1f_LGUlaysm9ZIqDRp9tcurozxuzAt8RuQw6OpiM6GKKSx-V2V1_8r3-4R3Ublke9GfGStb6uKgsR85LWWoEKv1F/s4200/repeating%20patterns%20performance%20tasks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Examples of repeating patterns with the core pattern highlighted. Image showcases a standard of learning required of kindergarten students." border="0" data-original-height="2363" data-original-width="4200" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzZcTGlstR8Wj97TppmBodx8Gt1dJtZV2KkpsbCIYrI5-HlHbO40nq0xUO_2Vrqq_Pmnl--UxW3DEOOJ9Z1inZGStrXj_aXH6j1f_LGUlaysm9ZIqDRp9tcurozxuzAt8RuQw6OpiM6GKKSx-V2V1_8r3-4R3Ublke9GfGStb6uKgsR85LWWoEKv1F/w969-h546/repeating%20patterns%20performance%20tasks.jpg" width="969" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Regarding the five types of repeating patterns, it is worth noting that first grade does not reintroduce them. The repeating patterns specified in the VDOE <u>Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework</u> for first grade are more complex.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Feel free to utilize the analytic rubric provided below for repeating patterns. However, kindly note the the VDOE does not endorse it. Just tap the image to access it or use the QR code show below.</span></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15RCv6sXrr4HI3rTM15CcFcotKWgl7aIx/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Analytic rubric for repeating patterns aligned with Bloom's revised taxonomy - identify, describe, extend, create, and transfer." border="0" data-original-height="1980" data-original-width="3228" height="583" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihrKAasZSSldsJZr_SIKEdzyxxS1AQJh9whFPZvK8MRtgZE1lEhIsCFO3MG5sQNSzSQBQUSzxaPSAxUYteY4ei0oOLY3ZRvsIrOya7pqmRk4RJKA2lAAASQ4TFgbYfEtwGK3AWf58A4a0tWuJBTYL8GO6oPPpRKDDOX_xM7gqBCW64ilpa_3OYp3Rf/w950-h583/analytic%20rubric%20tool%20for%20repeating%20patterns%20kindergarten%20level%201.jpg" width="950" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg39uz6v9LEpdEl5L7sQ2yHlpqEcLB4GMTHiQCB9Xzb4kMhUmJ25EhEXNO8auiHBkgV_ImsNBocmT5E0YA3uPwIUW_BYCngjB7MuMgli2RtEOtNz9t9qslNcOIOf6kwjUArRZqoYPcW1WINMEaZoSXPDtstmLMxLSgd5EEipZNOKUVoKDzwpZ_S0Jz_/s656/analytic%20rubric%20repeating%20patterns%20qr%20code.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="656" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg39uz6v9LEpdEl5L7sQ2yHlpqEcLB4GMTHiQCB9Xzb4kMhUmJ25EhEXNO8auiHBkgV_ImsNBocmT5E0YA3uPwIUW_BYCngjB7MuMgli2RtEOtNz9t9qslNcOIOf6kwjUArRZqoYPcW1WINMEaZoSXPDtstmLMxLSgd5EEipZNOKUVoKDzwpZ_S0Jz_/w320-h320/analytic%20rubric%20repeating%20patterns%20qr%20code.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">While the objective of K.13 - <i>identifying, describing, extending, and transferring repeating patterns</i> - provides a clear focus, it is crucial to consult the VDOE Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework (2016) for a complete picture of what children need to know. The framework expands upon the objective, offering specific examples of patterns and highlighting additional aspects like identifying the core pattern and comparing similarities and differences. Relying solely on the objective may limit our perception of the required depth and breadth of knowledge and skills. Embracing the curriculum framework as a companion empowers us to design comprehensive and practical lessons that support students in mastering the complexities of repeating patterns</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">While exploring educational resources that claim to be fully aligned, we often encounter some that raise our eyebrows. These resources boast alignment with the repeating patterns standards, yet upon closer examination, they may fall short of delivering on their promises. A future blog post will delve into this matter, presenting evidence that sheds light on the accurate alignment of these resources. Stay tuned as we uncover the truth and separate the truly aligned from the mere claims. </span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">If you missed the previous two posts on repeating patterns, view them here: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/05/kindergarten-repeating-patterns.html" target="_blank">Kindergarten Repeating Patterns Objective: Unveiling the Five Components</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-magic-of-patterns-how-young.html" target="_blank">The Magic of Patterns: How Young Children Express Repeating Patterns with Objects, Pictures, Sounds, and Movements</a></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 31.3867px;">©</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1728865451"><span> </span>2023 Molly McMahon, Lessons by Molly</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">(References:
1. Virginia Department of Education, Standards of Learning, 2016. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>2. <u>A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching and Assessing; A Revision of Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives</u>,
Lorin Anderson, David Krathwohl, Peter Airasian, Kathleen Cruikshan,
Richard Mayer, Paul Pintrich, James Raths, Merlin Wittrock.</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>)</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-88675633365825465752023-05-28T22:50:00.002-04:002023-06-13T17:02:10.393-04:00The Magic of Patterns: How Young Children Express Repeating Patterns with Objects, Pictures, Sounds, and Movements<div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">The Virginia <u>Standards of Learning curriculum Framework</u> outlines various methods of expressing repeating patterns, encompassing <u>objects</u>, <u>pictures</u>, <u>sounds</u>, and <u>movements</u>. However, making thoughtful choices is crucial to ensure inclusive and practical learning experiences. This post will discuss attributes that express repeating patterns and highlight some important considerations. Let's dive into the attributes and address some challenges regarding a few of them.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">1. <u>Colors</u>: While colors can be visually appealing, it's important to consider individuals with color vision deficiencies. Approximately 1 out of 12 males of Northern European ancestry have a color vision deficiency gene. (Females can also have color vision deficiency although not nearly as common as observed in males.) To accommodate all learners, avoid relying solely on color distinctions. Instead, use visually distinct objects with different colors, such as red cubes and green bear counters to represent the pattern.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7XMdE7I7gtls17qRk0AoqxRru645A6fLsx7j3VE31Ro5liNVe_2Oo1ZyUqFh6QsBzL02HavzGvLHILwR-uSzhfWXrHJ_FwZmoZxUSgeudNNABMyL2zJKusdwoJTunOYeROpWLeLnouzgTL5Edo55xT-lMlWpv2qc48c-7hYqiYEAiaXm6e9tZLe2/s2638/ababab%20repeating%20patterns%20expressed%20with%20colors%20and%20shapes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="In the photo, there are two examples of ABABAB repeating patterns. One pattern showcases red and green cubes, which may pose challenges for children with color blindness. However, the other pattern demonstrates a more inclusive approach by using bear counters and cubes, ensuring the pattern is expressed through the objects rather than relying solely on colors." border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="2638" height="710" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7XMdE7I7gtls17qRk0AoqxRru645A6fLsx7j3VE31Ro5liNVe_2Oo1ZyUqFh6QsBzL02HavzGvLHILwR-uSzhfWXrHJ_FwZmoZxUSgeudNNABMyL2zJKusdwoJTunOYeROpWLeLnouzgTL5Edo55xT-lMlWpv2qc48c-7hYqiYEAiaXm6e9tZLe2/w736-h710/ababab%20repeating%20patterns%20expressed%20with%20colors%20and%20shapes.jpg" width="736" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">2. <u>Sizes</u>: When using proportions to express patterns, ensure the differences are easily discernible. Unless there is a significant difference, avoid using small/medium or large/medium, as children may miscalculate these sizes and will create a mismatched pattern. Instead, opt for noticeable differences like small and large. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNSpT79nEhTHhDDzWiQJL2L2vobrJjIBKDNkYsDwVSAwnsqEe9-Mekl-79gKJHmfMIhi4UPIT9OPxy3t6PsxUY8mj5HoX2mRwL78VpwBCDXfY4aUz3p-1xBCwRKSXvsUzWaphgvoroVaAP9SIK4bD40IwsK6cOSeMwXqaPvDzy42Ocxxwj7wk1ST7z/s3281/ababab%20repeating%20pattern%20expressed%20using%20size%20with%20large%20and%20small%20red%20squares.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The photo displays a pattern of small and large red squares arranged in an ababab sequence. The distinct difference in size between the squares makes it a suitable example for showcasing patterns based on size." border="0" data-original-height="2422" data-original-width="3281" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNSpT79nEhTHhDDzWiQJL2L2vobrJjIBKDNkYsDwVSAwnsqEe9-Mekl-79gKJHmfMIhi4UPIT9OPxy3t6PsxUY8mj5HoX2mRwL78VpwBCDXfY4aUz3p-1xBCwRKSXvsUzWaphgvoroVaAP9SIK4bD40IwsK6cOSeMwXqaPvDzy42Ocxxwj7wk1ST7z/w822-h606/ababab%20repeating%20pattern%20expressed%20using%20size%20with%20large%20and%20small%20red%20squares.jpg" width="822" /></a></span></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQ3uQt8M8_v4jopRYve-r7tiJW_JamrRIusaY3P7IckgXo-uzGi8VnLlm0TYr9hEhuFrcX3Tcu0RvRauh7YodwkIg1Ld2twL6f6ioCHFYpavaaZHbvys12ZbTqVsbVjFWHckgAQmZFZ2mj0ipIr2Qj1sBy2i_ZYuOKsK2pPY1ayKE51SdNI3rv7vc/s3300/ababab%20repeating%20pattern%20expressed%20with%20insufficient%20size%20differences%20using%20bear%20counters.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The photo displays an ababab pattern using small and medium-sized blue bear counters. This example is not ideal as the sizes of the bears are too similar, which can make it challenging for children to distinguish the pattern accurately." border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQ3uQt8M8_v4jopRYve-r7tiJW_JamrRIusaY3P7IckgXo-uzGi8VnLlm0TYr9hEhuFrcX3Tcu0RvRauh7YodwkIg1Ld2twL6f6ioCHFYpavaaZHbvys12ZbTqVsbVjFWHckgAQmZFZ2mj0ipIr2Qj1sBy2i_ZYuOKsK2pPY1ayKE51SdNI3rv7vc/w828-h639/ababab%20repeating%20pattern%20expressed%20with%20insufficient%20size%20differences%20using%20bear%20counters.jpg" width="828" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Use attributes such as width or thickness. One engaging activity is to use paintbrushes with varying bristle widths. During circle time, line up a row of paintbrushes, alternating between wide and thin bristle brushes while reciting the pattern.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbW_6rAtkLFc5UNsLW0zl7KkkDgFItbhpXDxgzwjzPNZC-9VLrNx-O4ChlymaFZGZ2ZJldM6hWd0UVShFrMHlhmVn3RfOKI2_vfyeNqNdDbqnvWKPg7dxmgb2nanZeRIOJu0ZzjY3Mji6SEXSlVRT2MIN_1vyHI-RDmpl9izvM-SQ75mdH43kAkA8/s3160/ababab%20repeating%20pattern%20expressed%20using%20levels%20of%20thinkness%20with%20paintbrushes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="An ababab repeating pattern is created using wide and thin paintbrushes." border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3160" height="664" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbW_6rAtkLFc5UNsLW0zl7KkkDgFItbhpXDxgzwjzPNZC-9VLrNx-O4ChlymaFZGZ2ZJldM6hWd0UVShFrMHlhmVn3RfOKI2_vfyeNqNdDbqnvWKPg7dxmgb2nanZeRIOJu0ZzjY3Mji6SEXSlVRT2MIN_1vyHI-RDmpl9izvM-SQ75mdH43kAkA8/w822-h664/ababab%20repeating%20pattern%20expressed%20using%20levels%20of%20thinkness%20with%20paintbrushes.jpg" width="822" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Then provide</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> each child with a thick and a thin bristle
paintbrush, allowing them to create an ABABAB painted pattern with
alternating strokes of different widths on paper. Display the work on
a bulletin board for children to observe.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJ3UVj04ukH4Poo7rLCzVel5d76iq4i2upqM19Rm6eJJuUexJIIfnlVsEBKJQpkGTJluoW_xF5ui5yOwnsLpFLDDHjZJ1p0iWprZ-EQjH98luaGvxUkYzGOwl1hnI5vRy4hKwvAty_AqQGKCDvwflRGd5eyGPKuEi7dn40VE9PdJIuAYsWyLUnbVo/s3299/ababab%20pattern%20expressed%20with%20strokes%20of%20paint%20using%20thick%20and%20thin%20paintbrushes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A photo of an ababab repeating pattern created with wide and thin brush strokes on paper." border="0" data-original-height="2849" data-original-width="3299" height="673" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJ3UVj04ukH4Poo7rLCzVel5d76iq4i2upqM19Rm6eJJuUexJIIfnlVsEBKJQpkGTJluoW_xF5ui5yOwnsLpFLDDHjZJ1p0iWprZ-EQjH98luaGvxUkYzGOwl1hnI5vRy4hKwvAty_AqQGKCDvwflRGd5eyGPKuEi7dn40VE9PdJIuAYsWyLUnbVo/w780-h673/ababab%20pattern%20expressed%20with%20strokes%20of%20paint%20using%20thick%20and%20thin%20paintbrushes.jpg" width="780" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">3. <u>Geometric Figures</u>: Use geometric figures for expressing patterns, but be mindful of potential confusion, especially among young children. Squares and rectangles, for instance, can be easily mixed up. To avoid this, consider using shapes like squares and circles that are less likely to be confused.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlLWYLT-OlMcPctt27r4tEzPDGs_3wRIwT9VwMOrYJRLFLcIOEe92UuvgDSnsAY1h0RldKiKCd52rG8BAmsdLzoHle1cireXkncGx8vMSqxsrjsAhkX-9AJ0aw4dk7g6IJVRg5n-RxIgLYYCr_v3tv6EDrVrRUvwrBN9EwMNeY9OwFdmeb2LNvXc4r/s3586/ababab%20pattern%20expressed%20with%20basic%20shapes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The photo showcases an ababab repeating pattern on a magnetic calendar, using magnetic circles and squares, with alternating arrangements of squares and circles." border="0" data-original-height="2341" data-original-width="3586" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlLWYLT-OlMcPctt27r4tEzPDGs_3wRIwT9VwMOrYJRLFLcIOEe92UuvgDSnsAY1h0RldKiKCd52rG8BAmsdLzoHle1cireXkncGx8vMSqxsrjsAhkX-9AJ0aw4dk7g6IJVRg5n-RxIgLYYCr_v3tv6EDrVrRUvwrBN9EwMNeY9OwFdmeb2LNvXc4r/w909-h594/ababab%20pattern%20expressed%20with%20basic%20shapes.jpg" width="909" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">4. <u>Orientation in Space</u>: Orientation arrangements offer a hands-on approach to patterns without requiring additional materials. Select six student volunteers to line up against a wall. Have every other child face the wall while the others face the front of the class. Recite the pattern as "Front, back, front, back, front, back". Then invite two more students to join the volunteers and extend the pattern. This activity allows students to perceive the pattern based on orientation. Develop the orientation in space feature with objects on desks or tables, having students position objects as right side up and upside down.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKa3Ld-dIraB2birQuLA10ge6z_XCgFJYaq6RmnXV6qoBM4sMH3Bs0nOV1U4BgoDz72uhYtsHjOrafL9qHWNwEMTaw-UMfsckZZ8EH1pZ8sbs4Zh3a4WOgHaxxH6qpnS81BjmKnKD7FkQwV0fjYDljgqxEbu1UMJpfKskVO467x3KnqnwnjAxAwd9y/s3219/ababab%20repeating%20pattern%20using%20position%20of%20bear%20counters.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The photo showcases a orientation in space ababab pattern created with yellow bear counters positioned as upside down and right side up. This serves as a great example of an orientation pattern, where the alternating positions of the bears effectively express the ababab pattern." border="0" data-original-height="2151" data-original-width="3219" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKa3Ld-dIraB2birQuLA10ge6z_XCgFJYaq6RmnXV6qoBM4sMH3Bs0nOV1U4BgoDz72uhYtsHjOrafL9qHWNwEMTaw-UMfsckZZ8EH1pZ8sbs4Zh3a4WOgHaxxH6qpnS81BjmKnKD7FkQwV0fjYDljgqxEbu1UMJpfKskVO467x3KnqnwnjAxAwd9y/w744-h498/ababab%20repeating%20pattern%20using%20position%20of%20bear%20counters.jpg" width="744" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Ht9Zc5nSoKN3qCqXuWKb9K_k09bks32bNtolbBYGZ_g635qsGrowTBF7vdjPQqyQfh6LAYR3T_BxYw7e8xSYDT_F00QqgzLmrngstvBAjH9tNpHw7UQMeM4eD0D3fLwMgNiHmflj5fse09LQjli3_68E-wBr229SkjqZkLSprnDUPN4-Ug465IAh/s3495/ababab%20pattern%20expressed%20with%20positon%20using%20triangless.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The photo showcases a positional ababab pattern with red triangles positioned in two different orientations. This serves as another excellent example of a positional pattern, where the triangles alternate between two distinct arrangements to express the ababab pattern." border="0" data-original-height="2145" data-original-width="3495" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Ht9Zc5nSoKN3qCqXuWKb9K_k09bks32bNtolbBYGZ_g635qsGrowTBF7vdjPQqyQfh6LAYR3T_BxYw7e8xSYDT_F00QqgzLmrngstvBAjH9tNpHw7UQMeM4eD0D3fLwMgNiHmflj5fse09LQjli3_68E-wBr229SkjqZkLSprnDUPN4-Ug465IAh/w741-h454/ababab%20pattern%20expressed%20with%20positon%20using%20triangless.jpg" width="741" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Create repeating patterns using orientation cards and objects.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4avOeUv6Srm8Yc8Lemodr1WTCD1Mu_9nZsKlJchzy2ggapxip1r0f-v68DMpANBpXpRdyzh0L__wd72xs_sQMNTYfGeFn0pzhjXdnic0MHhgsEN5mHX7TDcowLgq1UfQqoiGwycqqsET2lpaD4ttVKEmMaidnWLecEQ1jmvi8s_uJ4l1pQFlGSmuZ/s3584/ababab%20pattern%20expressed%20with%20positonal%20cards%20and%20bear%20counters.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="In the photo, orientation cards with a horizontal line dividing them in half are displayed. Bear counters are positioned either in the top or bottom half of each orientation card, creating an ababab pattern. This activity encourages children to recognize and explore patterns based on the positioning of the bear counters on the cards." border="0" data-original-height="2239" data-original-width="3584" height="499" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4avOeUv6Srm8Yc8Lemodr1WTCD1Mu_9nZsKlJchzy2ggapxip1r0f-v68DMpANBpXpRdyzh0L__wd72xs_sQMNTYfGeFn0pzhjXdnic0MHhgsEN5mHX7TDcowLgq1UfQqoiGwycqqsET2lpaD4ttVKEmMaidnWLecEQ1jmvi8s_uJ4l1pQFlGSmuZ/w798-h499/ababab%20pattern%20expressed%20with%20positonal%20cards%20and%20bear%20counters.jpg" width="798" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4uj-MILsp6wuJTQzZhGYWuXNZUfskud_L7Yfg00L5R1tu7YH1ntWB02-nfvmMY1-zpG0tzCkXh9g-IZftDoAB5woCQ1OhpW1Q3w7AiwY1bOMjfix16IHe0Wm6TXdx-fi9sNrtiUL4jfMwuRHSR16b9SZvYrSOk0ob_URGSJMnkmTcgMHOrFvcZbw/s3581/ababab%20pattern%20expressed%20with%20positonal%20cards%20and%20bear%20counters%20-%20Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="In the photo, orientation cards with a horizontal line dividing them in half are displayed. Bear counters are positioned either in the top or bottom half of each orientation card, creating an ababab pattern. This activity encourages children to recognize and explore patterns based on the positioning of the bear counters on the cards." border="0" data-original-height="2410" data-original-width="3581" height="547" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4uj-MILsp6wuJTQzZhGYWuXNZUfskud_L7Yfg00L5R1tu7YH1ntWB02-nfvmMY1-zpG0tzCkXh9g-IZftDoAB5woCQ1OhpW1Q3w7AiwY1bOMjfix16IHe0Wm6TXdx-fi9sNrtiUL4jfMwuRHSR16b9SZvYrSOk0ob_URGSJMnkmTcgMHOrFvcZbw/w814-h547/ababab%20pattern%20expressed%20with%20positonal%20cards%20and%20bear%20counters%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="814" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">5. <u>Movements</u>: Using movements is a convenient approach to introducing repeating patterns. The "stand/sit" ABABAB pattern, requiring only chairs, is particularly engaging. Students can vocalize the actions as they perform them, reinforcing the pattern through verbalization.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">6. <u>Sounds</u>: Engaging students with sounds adds an auditory dimension to pattern recognition. However, it's crucial to consider the abilities and limitations of young children. For example, snapping fingers may be challenging for many kindergartners. To an ensure inclusive learning situation, substitute the "snap" with a "pat". Model hands on a table or desk, followed by a clap. this modification allows for a clear sound pattern within the ABABAB sequence.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxY2pEgq2A47DpIwjJV6VLmmcNilmwusJt05LoXvaUstWTJj2nRm62eSU9JjY80nIWgtyKcTI4nBxpHNLwuqg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br />7. <u>Numerical Sequences</u>: It's important to distinguish between numerical sequences and growing patterns. Growing patterns increase predictably. Let's explore an example of a numerical sequence demonstrating a repeating pattern. The example below uses real numbers to create the pattern instead of symbols.<br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz4tXuXfSsPQTB2GPTpnZknEzwqsk4696EKnX0N1jSfg425jQLxZdn-KnV3LGkUJ4aFu6LZ7HKQ_mqMCPRuI--5K-CsE8o31h2fPM63Bke5Of3TPeZkRZteuUSIuEYKofDrjJoBwep-XN0iHB8KgbALpEwjffcaPVgij4_6IfSP_FEwAEC9tE2RjDa/s2983/ababab%20pattern%20expressed%20numerically%20using%20cubes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The photo showcases a numeric sequence ababab pattern using green cubes. The pattern starts with one cube, followed by three cubes, then repeats with one cube and three cubes placed in a row. This visual representation helps children grasp the concept of repeating patterns through the arrangement of the green cubes." border="0" data-original-height="2840" data-original-width="2983" height="817" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz4tXuXfSsPQTB2GPTpnZknEzwqsk4696EKnX0N1jSfg425jQLxZdn-KnV3LGkUJ4aFu6LZ7HKQ_mqMCPRuI--5K-CsE8o31h2fPM63Bke5Of3TPeZkRZteuUSIuEYKofDrjJoBwep-XN0iHB8KgbALpEwjffcaPVgij4_6IfSP_FEwAEC9tE2RjDa/w857-h817/ababab%20pattern%20expressed%20numerically%20using%20cubes.jpg" width="857" /></a></div><p><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">8. <u>Pictures</u>: It is essential to remember that the Virginia <u>Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework</u> encourages the use of <u>objects</u>, <u>pictures</u>, <u>sounds</u>, and <u>movements</u> to express repeating patterns. You can develop diverse and engaging classroom activities by incorporating the attributes suggested to represent patterns. Using photographic picture cards is a fantastic way to enhance your repeating patterns activities. Manipulate photographic picture cards to provide visual representations that create patterns. They are effective in teaching patterning concepts, and they integrate with other subjects. For example, if you are studying animal groups in a science unit, you can use picture cards representing an ABABAB repeating pattern with mammals and birds. You can create an ABCABCABC pattern with mammals, birds, and fish. This cross-curricular approach adds depth and relevance to your lessons while reinforcing the concept of repeating patterns.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ZoFQGJcBx2f9ehzTL2_-rt-gD3o8Bo5yCi2ku8OISBtHzBx-DIrVaApVqyV3pK6541fLlNUSub_hBBtNS4BqlStJubwx5v4PsWh_9JQOp8exwI4ZBE0vLzXNsxOElW9KVLty2NjhSWciHj8Hlrnf4PigKLN1OG56gz_lUARBuKvVHzgd5ObYhCPx/s3292/ababab%20repeating%20pattern%20expressed%20using%20photograph%20cards%20of%20a%20dog%20and%20a%20wolf.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="In the photo, a small group of photo cards displays an ababab pattern using images of a wolf and a dog. The pattern alternates between a photo card of a wolf and a photo card of a dog, creating a visually engaging repeating sequence." border="0" data-original-height="2012" data-original-width="3292" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ZoFQGJcBx2f9ehzTL2_-rt-gD3o8Bo5yCi2ku8OISBtHzBx-DIrVaApVqyV3pK6541fLlNUSub_hBBtNS4BqlStJubwx5v4PsWh_9JQOp8exwI4ZBE0vLzXNsxOElW9KVLty2NjhSWciHj8Hlrnf4PigKLN1OG56gz_lUARBuKvVHzgd5ObYhCPx/w888-h544/ababab%20repeating%20pattern%20expressed%20using%20photograph%20cards%20of%20a%20dog%20and%20a%20wolf.jpg" width="888" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjraXeGhp4Zx56Vt5aY5iawxMkj-6_QqNhrLaxcTf9evaqqJh77RZdty2cZfvEDGseY3Iwnh3P3175Ip8fapo7IxI3xLCKvnqT9V3WYnnE0OMlipLaD_F1Qz8Y2BUzBep0sv_E4wzhMz0D00YLikAZtI9y4y0P3XWrki29LKIwjwUNrNkl4oAAFq366/s3295/ababab%20repeating%20pattern%20expressed%20using%20photograph%20cards%20of%20birds%20and%20mammals.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="In the photo, a set of photographic cards featuring birds and mammals showcases an ABABAB pattern. The pattern alternates between a bird card and a mammal card, providing a seamless integration of a science unit on animals with the math unit on patterns. It offers an engaging and cross-curricular approach to learning." border="0" data-original-height="1928" data-original-width="3295" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjraXeGhp4Zx56Vt5aY5iawxMkj-6_QqNhrLaxcTf9evaqqJh77RZdty2cZfvEDGseY3Iwnh3P3175Ip8fapo7IxI3xLCKvnqT9V3WYnnE0OMlipLaD_F1Qz8Y2BUzBep0sv_E4wzhMz0D00YLikAZtI9y4y0P3XWrki29LKIwjwUNrNkl4oAAFq366/w908-h530/ababab%20repeating%20pattern%20expressed%20using%20photograph%20cards%20of%20birds%20and%20mammals.jpg" width="908" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">A well-rounded approach to expressing repeating patterns ensures inclusiveness, engagement, and stimulating learning experiences. By expanding their repertoire of patterns, students will develop a deeper understanding of this mathematical concept.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Lastly, it's important to note that while the ABABAB pattern is the first one to teach in kindergarten, it is not the only one to learn. In my upcoming post I will introduce five types of repeating patterns aligned with kindergarten standards. Additionally, I will provide a helpful rubric to evaluate student progress and success in working with repeating patterns. Stay tuned for the next installment, where we'll explore more exciting patterns and assessment strategies! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">If you missed the previous post, view it here: <a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/05/kindergarten-repeating-patterns.html" target="_blank">Kindergarten Repeating Patterns Objective: Unveiling the Five Components</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 31.3867px;"> <br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 31.3867px;">©</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1728865451"><span> </span>2023 Molly McMahon, Lessons by Molly</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">(References:
1. Virginia Department of Education, Standards of Learning, 2016. 2. National Institute of Health, National Eye Institute, Color Blindness 2019)</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> <br /></span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><br /><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> <br /></span></p></div>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-70443397459115563982023-05-21T19:44:00.003-04:002023-06-13T17:05:37.668-04:00Kindergarten Repeating Patterns Objective: Unveiling the Five Components<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Introduction</b>: This blog post delves into a kindergarten math standard focusing on repeating patterns. This standard is from the state of Virginia. I break down the objective into five distinct components and provide examples. Let's explore each piece and its practical application in the classroom.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Breaking Down the Objective:</b> The kindergarten math standard reads: <i>"The student will identify, describe, extend, create, and transfer repeating patterns."</i> To simplify and clarify, I reframe the objective as follows:</span></span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Identify repeating patterns.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Describe repeating patterns.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Extend repeating patterns.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Create repeating patterns.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Transfer repeating patterns.</span></span></li></ol><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Component Examplars:</b><span> To better understand each component, I provide concrete examples for clarity:</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>1. <u>Identify</u>: Presenting two rows of objects, such as bear counters and shapes; the student correctly identifies the row with the ABABAB pattern. </span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinUIoX9D2c1SSajws8rjJhmFXZujecndxj4sD9kMWpyuIjDTBjWJRAuC0xgqiUzhj7BxtqW8Y5hHFM5diQoBqkyTHEdV2SkUynr-vJB8WYVimeVfzB63RsG6Gav7SiWWRRYk4uHYniRMKEG091CL97uwVFgN1Ol_5WodH5ow9k8BsYTZGp-90O_61W/s4800/virginia%20standard%20of%20learning%20kindergarten%20math%20identify%20the%20pattern.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The photo displays a row of blue bears arranged in two different sizes, following an ABABAB pattern. Below it, there is a row of red shapes, including squares, rectangles, and triangles, forming an abcabcabc pattern. A question on the photo prompts viewers to identify the pattern that follows the ababab sequence." border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="4800" height="561" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinUIoX9D2c1SSajws8rjJhmFXZujecndxj4sD9kMWpyuIjDTBjWJRAuC0xgqiUzhj7BxtqW8Y5hHFM5diQoBqkyTHEdV2SkUynr-vJB8WYVimeVfzB63RsG6Gav7SiWWRRYk4uHYniRMKEG091CL97uwVFgN1Ol_5WodH5ow9k8BsYTZGp-90O_61W/w998-h561/virginia%20standard%20of%20learning%20kindergarten%20math%20identify%20the%20pattern.jpg" width="998" /></a></div> </span></span></span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>2. <u>Describe</u>: The student describes the ABABAB pattern of bear counters and distinguishes it from the ABCABC pattern of shapes.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>3. <u>Extend</u>: Extending the existing pattern, the student adds more bears or shapes in the appropriate sequence to continue the repeating pattern. </span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHCJdox44cJelWhRl_4hsClQtefloQFlxonXLdx6Psl-ocHGdxFkBEv8FX2_xFHjBJU_NkHSEqjPb-leO9Vs7h_zTD7Jh6-e1X0PTT_r6oF7pp_8-YblTSRrHhjRFk0T65b8dp6qkcbullrtTl-6Y_UUpAjbFc7RKwf7kYQzEGB3EOESI7MEACYQo/s3803/kindergarten%20math%20extend%20a%20repeating%20pattern.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The photo showcases a set of square tiles with green and yellow bears arranged in an ababab pattern. The pattern starts with a green bear, followed by a yellow bear, and so on. There are empty square tiles, waiting to be filled. Adjacent to the pattern, there is a pile of additional green and yellow bears. A prompt on the photo instructs to extend the pattern by placing more bears in the empty squares, ensuring the ababab pattern continues." border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3803" height="653" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHCJdox44cJelWhRl_4hsClQtefloQFlxonXLdx6Psl-ocHGdxFkBEv8FX2_xFHjBJU_NkHSEqjPb-leO9Vs7h_zTD7Jh6-e1X0PTT_r6oF7pp_8-YblTSRrHhjRFk0T65b8dp6qkcbullrtTl-6Y_UUpAjbFc7RKwf7kYQzEGB3EOESI7MEACYQo/w919-h653/kindergarten%20math%20extend%20a%20repeating%20pattern.jpg" width="919" /></a></div></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9kbNz8dlwrRmxeCgzoDFvGzKqLDH6g6dF5XsXc-VBtSiB9ATwcQi_OtzfHE21hb-KSi1xLI66NnUnqcywirMN0YkzGfwKw6aq_nvz5Dy1gg1qHAynrgvXgc772FskJLUG0lgzft_RI1rWIK6Y5hP0fR2kd5G-O3VNw48x_dBI0BvVcTQ_K6KoU0q/s4361/the%20student%20will%20extend%20a%20repeating%20pattern.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The photo displays the previous pattern with the vacant squares filled in. The green and yellow bears have been placed in the empty squares, extending the ababab pattern. The alternating sequence of green and yellow bears continues consistently throughout the entire row of square tiles." border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="4361" height="569" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9kbNz8dlwrRmxeCgzoDFvGzKqLDH6g6dF5XsXc-VBtSiB9ATwcQi_OtzfHE21hb-KSi1xLI66NnUnqcywirMN0YkzGfwKw6aq_nvz5Dy1gg1qHAynrgvXgc772FskJLUG0lgzft_RI1rWIK6Y5hP0fR2kd5G-O3VNw48x_dBI0BvVcTQ_K6KoU0q/w920-h569/the%20student%20will%20extend%20a%20repeating%20pattern.jpg" width="920" /></a></div></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>4. <u>Create</u>: Using paint daubers, the student creates the ABABAB pattern by alternating between green and pink colors. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBuw7MS1jwx5RmYVfnYlIayYgPhDrRA37DZGD42tNH4yS4tkJ3WWeGkf0bBpRwhDyK9XOXPMRBUv8un7FKqN8MQ7sUgMguYw1LfFZZ8dql3GySPjK_ULrHCjsWPCP5rfyEZqSxRvvQpRJe4zTPy-0WkHw1I3nEEjg7Inup7xwG9NeZI9FjcfDLfEcg/s4622/kindergarten%20math%20create%20a%20repeating%20pattern.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A strip of white construction paper is displayed, showcasing a creative expression of an ababab pattern using color. The pattern has been formed by a child (although not visible in the photo) using pink and teal paint daubers. The alternating sequence of pink and teal dots creates a visually appealing and clearly discernible pattern along the length of the paper strip." border="0" data-original-height="2697" data-original-width="4622" height="539" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBuw7MS1jwx5RmYVfnYlIayYgPhDrRA37DZGD42tNH4yS4tkJ3WWeGkf0bBpRwhDyK9XOXPMRBUv8un7FKqN8MQ7sUgMguYw1LfFZZ8dql3GySPjK_ULrHCjsWPCP5rfyEZqSxRvvQpRJe4zTPy-0WkHw1I3nEEjg7Inup7xwG9NeZI9FjcfDLfEcg/w922-h539/kindergarten%20math%20create%20a%20repeating%20pattern.jpg" width="922" /></a></div><br />5. <u>Transfer</u>: The student replicates an existing pattern with different objects or mediums, such as recreating the ABABAB pattern shown with the squares and triangles and then using large and small circles.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5OTBvgYQYlDBGHkDiLX64SBQD-kI187lihIDIJvnVyY3kTK8S6kA2-uqPiPLirseS_hhNq0SmyhubTTE1V74LRBSJoLUNa2MOXIfSC4vFzFRcd4_A8P1lqBlIqJ4z0DpIRI-cmsM67pzKvAdRUS4pO1DufJcVnf2c4a98V63FiXNC_gnizNmmmV9B/s4800/transfer%20a%20repeating%20pattern%20with%20a%20new%20attribute.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="An example of transferring a pattern from red triangles and squares (ababab) to large and small purple circles (ababab)." border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="4800" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5OTBvgYQYlDBGHkDiLX64SBQD-kI187lihIDIJvnVyY3kTK8S6kA2-uqPiPLirseS_hhNq0SmyhubTTE1V74LRBSJoLUNa2MOXIfSC4vFzFRcd4_A8P1lqBlIqJ4z0DpIRI-cmsM67pzKvAdRUS4pO1DufJcVnf2c4a98V63FiXNC_gnizNmmmV9B/w920-h518/transfer%20a%20repeating%20pattern%20with%20a%20new%20attribute.jpg" width="920" /></a></div><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><b>Conclusion</b>: Teaching repeating patterns in kindergarten allows educators to engage students at the highest level of cognitive processes, as aligned with Bloom's Revised Taxonomy (2001): <i>Remember</i>, <i>Understand</i>, <i>Apply</i>, <i>Analyze</i>, <i>Evaluate</i>, and <i>Create</i>. The five components of the math standard (identify, describe, extend, create, and transfer) encompass five of these six cognitive levels, enabling educators to deliver instruction that encourages critical thinking and creativity. This approach empowers students to reach the pinnacle of Bloom's Taxonomy by creating original patterns.<br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>Stay tuned for my next blog post. I will delve into the five types of repeating patterns introduced in kindergarten, emphasize the key attributes to prioritize when teaching repeating patterns and shed light on things to avoid. Read it here: <a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-magic-of-patterns-how-young.html" target="_blank">The Magic of Patterns: How Young Children Express Repeating Patterns with Objects, Pictures, Sounds, and Movements</a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 31.3867px;">©</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1728865451"><span> </span>2023 Molly McMahon, Lessons by Molly</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span> <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>(References: 1. Virginia Department of Education, Standards of Learning, 2016. 2. <u>A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching and Assessing; A Revision of Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives</u>, Lorin Anderson, David Krathwohl, Peter Airasian, Kathleen Cruikshan, Richard Mayer, Paul Pintrich, James Raths, Merlin Wittrock.</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>)</span></span></span><span class="bold-text word-break" data-details-label="title" title="Title"></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span></span></span></div>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-14134457790259244832023-05-14T15:18:00.005-04:002023-05-28T23:33:42.125-04:00Ensuring Fidelity: The Key to an Effective Assessment in Kindergarten Mathematics<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">This blog post will examine three fictitious examples of teachers checking students' understanding of a math standard highlighting the importance of adhering to the standard's guidelines. Can you identify the teacher who accurately administered the assessment to align fully with the intended standard shown below?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><i>"The student, given no more than three sets, each set containing 10 or fewer concrete objects, will compare and describe one set as having more, fewer, or the same number of objects as the other set or sets."</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdt-0Y5r4fByoLknKdHt-o8AyUSowTbyDcGaKVbXCZXi5lVNlMJzAAIH64ed5Ox8sNtCAyeSzI7mHaR3EfnP44Q3ZvNkT369skm69EshmAwrU7dR7YnJda21d-QPHRK5kLm_3hAdQmOH1G2sdIgX8Factx_2txFjT0s1QsF8XcB562fdOdioV1ErfO/s4800/math%20assessments%20must%20align%20fully%20to%20the%20given%20objective.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Four large wooden dice with dots, carefully balanced on a tree branch. The caption prompts a thought-provoking question about fidelity in math assessments: "Spot On or Out On a Limb?"" border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="4800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdt-0Y5r4fByoLknKdHt-o8AyUSowTbyDcGaKVbXCZXi5lVNlMJzAAIH64ed5Ox8sNtCAyeSzI7mHaR3EfnP44Q3ZvNkT369skm69EshmAwrU7dR7YnJda21d-QPHRK5kLm_3hAdQmOH1G2sdIgX8Factx_2txFjT0s1QsF8XcB562fdOdioV1ErfO/w640-h360/math%20assessments%20must%20align%20fully%20to%20the%20given%20objective.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">The three educators mentioned below plan to assess the concepts of "more" with their students. They know that conducting multiple problems with different number combinations is essential to verify the students' understanding of "more." For this blog post, each scenario offers one problem. </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Fewer and same are omitted in these scenarios, but the
underlying principles remain relevant in each case. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>Mrs. Seegar's Approach</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Mrs. Seegar evaluated her students' comprehension of comparing two sets by employing images of butterfly groups in her assessment. She presented two picture cards, one with six butterflies and the other with two butterflies. Some students correctly identified the group with six butterflies as having more. <u>How did Mrs. Seegar perform with her assessment?</u> Mrs. Seegar stayed within the number range, but her assessment fails to meet the standard's requirements since it utilizes images on picture cards instead of concrete objects.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMLYKmbX1kDF80ZUgsWjZwOut9yDOSnJWDxQ08QUSmqqHEUZY0o6CWwGpjnbl9tnXQIzxfcg-OvVtCaQj1W2ujI7vy5RQh2nQzy1zy7eE70XUqWlLUOvCbWeWurcn-b5QiqMGkjf366kJyXaKDEvHwUGHd7HeD9eCDTFvrPW0ArVeLV3UPkyTb9ux/s4800/comparing%20quantities%20with%20picture%20cards.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="There are two picture cards displayed side by side. One card features six butterflies, while the other card displays two butterflies. A question on the photo prompts, "Which has more?"" border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="4800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMLYKmbX1kDF80ZUgsWjZwOut9yDOSnJWDxQ08QUSmqqHEUZY0o6CWwGpjnbl9tnXQIzxfcg-OvVtCaQj1W2ujI7vy5RQh2nQzy1zy7eE70XUqWlLUOvCbWeWurcn-b5QiqMGkjf366kJyXaKDEvHwUGHd7HeD9eCDTFvrPW0ArVeLV3UPkyTb9ux/w640-h360/comparing%20quantities%20with%20picture%20cards.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>Mr. Bishop's Approach</b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Similarly, Mr. Bishop evaluated his students' understanding of comparing two sets of numbers and their proficiency in describing the larger quantity as "more". He used cubes as concrete objects. He presents two groups of cubes, one with five and the other with seventeen cubes. Some students correctly identified the group with seventeen cubes as having more. <u>How did Mr. Bishop perform with his assessment?</u> This assessment falls short of the standard's expectation by exceeding the specified range of ten or fewer objects. Mr. Bishop employed concrete objects, but he failed to align his assessment with the specific requirements of the standard. Although the assessment appears to exceed the goal, the objective does not explicitly require counting the exact number of objects. Comparing the quantities of five and seventeen cubes visually may offer an advantage compared to closely aligned numbers, such as five and seven. Consequently, Mr. Bishop's testing method is insufficient for the standard's requirements within the given field of numbers.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp-3lI-UGBOAYT9tkvmLYDB_zXJT8BxVVphKzj_WqUqrBduMJUri9lXYMEqMaSmexGMD3tGK6yOUJRufYCXrBgmtBi2vTdgnvxj9xy2N8RvYl9N3w-W_PH8wDX4R4XnqPwh-_Q_dxYjSPdLF6L0iUP6Z3hQET2MObcSq7fuzwOcqCpcM3T4GRqYnsp/s4800/using%20concrete%20objects%20to%20compare%20numbers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Two plates are shown. One plate contains five blue cubes, while the other plate holds seventeen blue cubes. The accompanying question asks, "Which has more?"" border="0" data-original-height="2627" data-original-width="4800" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp-3lI-UGBOAYT9tkvmLYDB_zXJT8BxVVphKzj_WqUqrBduMJUri9lXYMEqMaSmexGMD3tGK6yOUJRufYCXrBgmtBi2vTdgnvxj9xy2N8RvYl9N3w-W_PH8wDX4R4XnqPwh-_Q_dxYjSPdLF6L0iUP6Z3hQET2MObcSq7fuzwOcqCpcM3T4GRqYnsp/w640-h350/using%20concrete%20objects%20to%20compare%20numbers.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>Mrs. Riley's Approach</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">In contrast, Mrs. Riley conducted an assessment that targeted the desired learning objective. She placed eight small seashells on one paper plate and two larger seashells on another. Students correctly identified the group of eight seashells as having more. <u>How did Mrs. Riley perform with her assessment?</u> Mrs. Riley's assessment adhered to the standard by utilizing concrete objects and keeping the numbers within the specified range. Moreover, she effectively staged a potential cognitive conflict in the children's minds using the large seashells in the group with fewer objects. This strategy ensured that the students' responses were founded solely on the quantity rather than being influenced by the size of the objects.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikejb7lBBF1n6T7-9GintzwQw_AA-JRN6wWN_QNfjJlEWboHkMne4_rt_19CV01AqtTFXTIebWyI_u6Bu63nntFn53DmVBtTNcFGJi42kk5qU8RtJSXsFScqlOnE6xKaZ6EcDvSvT19sr2YDEa-cHErrEztd0HdO8Z0dM1PBdB4tLAr8OW363SGqod/s4800/comparing%20numbers%20with%20seashells.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="There are two plates. One plate is filled with two large seashells that occupy the entire space, while the other plate contains eight small seashells that do not completely fill the plate. The question posed by the photo is, "Which has more?"" border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="4800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikejb7lBBF1n6T7-9GintzwQw_AA-JRN6wWN_QNfjJlEWboHkMne4_rt_19CV01AqtTFXTIebWyI_u6Bu63nntFn53DmVBtTNcFGJi42kk5qU8RtJSXsFScqlOnE6xKaZ6EcDvSvT19sr2YDEa-cHErrEztd0HdO8Z0dM1PBdB4tLAr8OW363SGqod/w640-h360/comparing%20numbers%20with%20seashells.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>Conclusion</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Educators must ensure that their screening methods align fully with the intended standards they aim to measure. When assessing this standard, which focuses on comparing quantities, aligning assessments directly with the standard's guidelines is vital. The examples discussed above demonstrate the importance of using concrete objects, staying within the specified range, and ensuring that the assessments solely test the concept at hand. Mrs. Riley's approach is an accurate assessment that effectively measures the desired learning objective. By adhering closely to the standard, teachers can ensure that screenings provide a reliable measure of students' understanding. This data guides instructional decisions effectively and enables teachers to plan appropriate independent math centers, as discussed in the previous two posts. If you would like, view them here:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/04/the-value-of-independent-math-centers.html" target="_blank">The Value of Independent Math Centers for Young Children</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/05/common-misconceptions-about.html" target="_blank">Common Misconceptions About Independent Math Centers and How to Overcome Them</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 107%;">©</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1728865451"> 2023 Molly McMahon, Lessons by Molly</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> <br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>
Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-78557612852485518692023-05-07T23:29:00.004-04:002023-05-28T23:42:49.555-04:00Common Misconceptions About Independent Math Centers and How to Overcome Them<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Independent math centers are an excellent way for educators to provide students with learning experiences tailored to individual needs. However, many teachers neglect to provide their students with these centers for various reasons. This blog post will explore why educators struggle with independent math centers and offer ideas to overcome these issues.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">1. <b>"I teach kindergarten, there are no activities that are on my students' independent level."</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">It is important to remember that every student is unique, and each student has an independent level, even in kindergarten. Teachers must assess their students' abilities and provide appropriate centers for their students. Teachers can start with one-to-one correspondence, sorting, and number approximation. These concepts do not require rote counting, counting objects, or number-symbol identification. Activities that are open-ended or self-correcting are also great for independent math centers. These might include a book center with topic books such as colors, patterns, numerals, and comparisons, numeral-art, and self-correcting puzzles.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix6wVhIOz4rRWgbXfEtUmUh6Vk8kOlVpKn1BwpPitu0NJNBYfqgMds7Fw0TgY6MGE404I6MC6VlKOM4me8hzrY0LmXzN_7kd9S-Yk5Sr81s7-ELTpcWMKKf1ZokUSSvzEoIepxhbY5Hn9vd6OijJKu8gGK9eA6PuFacRt6UEqHbYvVyKkI5gGboflj/s4607/foam%20numbers%20puzzles.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Number symbols puzzle displaying the numbers one to nine, as well as a zero. The puzzle pieces are removed, and the challenge is to match each symbol with its corresponding shape." border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4607" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix6wVhIOz4rRWgbXfEtUmUh6Vk8kOlVpKn1BwpPitu0NJNBYfqgMds7Fw0TgY6MGE404I6MC6VlKOM4me8hzrY0LmXzN_7kd9S-Yk5Sr81s7-ELTpcWMKKf1ZokUSSvzEoIepxhbY5Hn9vd6OijJKu8gGK9eA6PuFacRt6UEqHbYvVyKkI5gGboflj/w640-h360/foam%20numbers%20puzzles.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">2. <b>"My students will find activities they have already mastered boring. They need to be challenged."</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Independent math centers do not have to be boring. Teachers can incorporate fun and engaging activities that align with students' interest into their centers. For example, teachers can use pretend play, artwork, or games to make the activities exciting and engaging.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">3. <b>"I teach the whole year and I do not have a sufficient supply of centers or materials to create enough independent math centers."</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Teachers can create independent math centers using dice, dominoes, playing cards, math cubes, and counters. They can also collaborate with other teachers to share and rotate materials. They can use online resources to find ideas for their centers. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARIJB57tPsQhG26OE5nG-dkYMB-evBvliUwXGWqnmR3NRdzgoqRGcISWqSeC9DGbQfl635-KdPBLlSKZEUdH2luJVlr88SQLEUdoB3X2zSb985xqpQnSvsZJli7QUIPYl6wHl0EAtLlBDbsseDlg7H4aBEv-Xn2zJdEvcOhkJtotS2NtKSdyr6_dV/s1184/dominos%20for%20a%20math%20center.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dominoes spread out on a surface. The dominoes display different combinations of dots on their halves, and they are arranged in a random and disorganized manner." border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="1184" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARIJB57tPsQhG26OE5nG-dkYMB-evBvliUwXGWqnmR3NRdzgoqRGcISWqSeC9DGbQfl635-KdPBLlSKZEUdH2luJVlr88SQLEUdoB3X2zSb985xqpQnSvsZJli7QUIPYl6wHl0EAtLlBDbsseDlg7H4aBEv-Xn2zJdEvcOhkJtotS2NtKSdyr6_dV/w640-h360/dominos%20for%20a%20math%20center.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">4. <b>"The school day should be spent on learning new content and not reviewing."</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Independent math centers can foster learning in a variety of ways. They can provide students with the opportunity to explore mathematical concepts on their own and develop problem-solving skills. Independent math centers can be designed to align with subjects other than math and provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in new ways. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">5. <b>"My first graders have mastered the kindergarten math standards. I use kindergarten standards centers; therefore, they are already at their independent level." <br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">It is not a good idea to assume that a class full of first graders has mastered all their kindergarten math standards. Some students may have forgotten over the summer break. Other students may be coming from another state with different kindergarten standards. Teachers must assess their students regularly to determine their independent and instructional levels. This information will help teachers provide appropriate activities for each student's level. Teachers can use various assessment methods such as observations, informal assessments, or standardized tests.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0E0WiQzlpGGkKHOtSfEvdBTgASyA3nfiJxVH1Ia3fw0Oo4ziB19HuUJdMDSOIV9D10lAIiWMTNSI4FFagoR5V1b9EYkwlcI21o2wFf4LH50s-d0bYH11tX8ecFOUGtQN5iu6w4m0lJca0Et8PVW3qVyLFJDxrYN2683mIp7yTmnb8aMuNl8BfSZ0/s4191/student%20numeral%20assessment%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Two identical assessments on a table. Both assessments aimed to test the students' ability to name numerals from zero to twenty. One assessment reveals that a student is encountering challenges in learning the number symbols, as evidenced by several incorrect responses. In contrast, the other student has performed well, with just one missed numeral." border="0" data-original-height="2357" data-original-width="4191" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0E0WiQzlpGGkKHOtSfEvdBTgASyA3nfiJxVH1Ia3fw0Oo4ziB19HuUJdMDSOIV9D10lAIiWMTNSI4FFagoR5V1b9EYkwlcI21o2wFf4LH50s-d0bYH11tX8ecFOUGtQN5iu6w4m0lJca0Et8PVW3qVyLFJDxrYN2683mIp7yTmnb8aMuNl8BfSZ0/w640-h360/student%20numeral%20assessment%20.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">6. <b>"I use heterogeneous grouping to build a class community where we support others. The children who have mastered the concepts can help the children that are at instructional level."</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">View the photo above. How will grouping Ethel and Bethany in a heterogeneous number symbols center be helpful to either child? While it is beneficial for students to work in small groups and collaborate with their peers, it is crucial to ensure that all students are receiving activities that are appropriate for their level. Students do not carry the burden of teaching other children. That is up to the adults! Think back to Ethel and Bethany. Placing the two girls in separate homogeneous groups allows Ethel to work independently with the numerals she knows (0 to 10). Ethel's teacher can structure small group instructional activities for numerals 11 to 20, and with the support of an adult, Ethel can learn to identify numerals beyond ten. Bethany can work independently with numerals 0 to 20, and she will quickly learn to determine the number symbol she missed.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/04/the-value-of-independent-math-centers.html" target="_blank">INDEPENDENT MATH CENTERS</a> provide students with an opportunity to explore mathematical concepts on their own and develop problem-solving skills. By using appropriate materials, providing engaging activities, and assessing students regularly, teachers can overcome challenges and provide students with meaningful learning experiences.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-70356615931747608002023-04-30T21:01:00.007-04:002023-07-31T19:04:55.498-04:00The Value of Independent Math Centers for Young Children<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">While some educators believe that math centers should be on a student's instructional level, staging them at a child's independent level is advantageous and essential. An independent-level math center involves tasks that a child can complete on their own without requiring the direct support of a teacher or assistant. These tasks should be appropriate for the child's current level of mastery and allow them to practice and reinforce skills they have already learned. For example, an independent math center that uses number cards from zero to five would be appropriate for a child that can count and recognize numbers within five (0 to 5). However, using number cards between 6 to 10 would not be suitable if the child has not yet mastered that level.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMi8u_36Tq4Y87cs0m4R8Fp2geEsZfgkm6IofliMrFsCHFb5OFav-Z-cL47q6AWOJlbaJCoxPeZ8p-qEjUnb6ZIQYSd0PPc5PjMolxQVLvA-x5icGfV0v47P2uCGqkvEdQwMaxoTV_a9r9r9aM-4a7-35MrNfcFe5r8mHafDeLWmozYZIqGRRBsfCC3E/s1070/independent%20math%20center%20number%20matching.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Four number cards designed as flowers with a circular center. Each flower contains a printed number on its center circle. Alongside the cards, there are mini flower-shaped erasers. Some of the number cards have these mini erasers placed on the empty spaces to match the corresponding number on the flower." border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="1070" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMi8u_36Tq4Y87cs0m4R8Fp2geEsZfgkm6IofliMrFsCHFb5OFav-Z-cL47q6AWOJlbaJCoxPeZ8p-qEjUnb6ZIQYSd0PPc5PjMolxQVLvA-x5icGfV0v47P2uCGqkvEdQwMaxoTV_a9r9r9aM-4a7-35MrNfcFe5r8mHafDeLWmozYZIqGRRBsfCC3E/s16000/independent%20math%20center%20number%20matching.jpg" /></a></span></div><p></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Below are four reasons educators should accumulate and use math centers within students' mastery levels. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">1. <b>Collaborative Engagements</b>: Firstly, independent math centers can foster cooperative learning among students. Children who work on independent activities can share their strategies, ask questions, and learn from each other's thought processes. This group interaction can enhance their understanding of math concepts and help them build positive peer relationships. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">2. <b>Growth Mindset</b>: Secondly, independent math centers can promote positive self-concepts in children. Children who complete math centers independently feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in their abilities. This positive view of self can boost their confidence and motivate them to continue learning and growing. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">3. <b>Positive Behavior</b>: Thirdly, working with independent math centers can help children develop good behavior and work habits. When children work independently, they learn to focus and concentrate on a task for an extended period. This curiosity in intellect can help them develop self-discipline and perseverance, essential academic success skills.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">4. <b>Does Not Require Direct Adult Support</b>: Independent math centers can reinforce skills and prevent them from being forgotten or weakened. While <u>instructional-level activities</u> are essential for learning new concepts, it's important to note that they are not <u>independent center activities</u>. Instructional-level centers require the support of an educator or a teacher assistant that is not busy with students in a small group. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">In summary, independent math centers are valuable and worthwhile for young children. They foster cooperative learning, promote a growth mindset, develop positive behavior and work habits, and reinforce skills. They allow children to practice and review skills they have mastered. Math skills require regular practice to maintain proficiency, and independent math centers can provide a fun and engaging way for children to check and strengthen their skills.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNWFFz1YD1ttg1TqDb8W-LiRYN1LvOVICUChsjSRQO4lvJyBUJhCvn3tqfa7qkZWWOpgQv8Z_3pVqwhhjNvdAO9_IPb3-XD-NKEYlmLVTFEW4xWNWRLkLiVTG3VrRaDHNZpjhp2bG1ZoO9OIohg9RrJSi7681yL7H-f8LLEZYsozW4fFwyE07DwcoZVn8/s1071/foam%20cubes%20and%20cylnder%20shapes.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="foam cubes and cylnders solid figures for learning about geometric shapes" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1071" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNWFFz1YD1ttg1TqDb8W-LiRYN1LvOVICUChsjSRQO4lvJyBUJhCvn3tqfa7qkZWWOpgQv8Z_3pVqwhhjNvdAO9_IPb3-XD-NKEYlmLVTFEW4xWNWRLkLiVTG3VrRaDHNZpjhp2bG1ZoO9OIohg9RrJSi7681yL7H-f8LLEZYsozW4fFwyE07DwcoZVn8/s16000/foam%20cubes%20and%20cylnder%20shapes.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Read more about independent math centers <a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2023/05/common-misconceptions-about.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /></span><p></p>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-21403301348005426062022-02-21T17:58:00.002-05:002022-04-19T13:51:38.854-04:00Eight Simple Manipulatives for Teaching Tens and Ones<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Students are actively engaged in math lessons when they handle and take charge of objects. Instead of waiting for one turn to solve a problem on the whiteboard, all students become problem-solvers with a hands-on approach to place value. Additionally, manipulatives offer concrete representations of numbers. This article offers eight ideas for developing a well-stocked supply of manipulatives for teaching tens and ones. The focus of this piece is not a methodology talk, although some strategies for teaching place value integrate into the explanation of materials.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. <b>Base Ten Blocks</b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Base ten blocks are a mainstay manipulative for teaching place value. The blocks include units for the one's place, rods for the ten's, and flats for the hundred's. There is also a cube to represent the thousand's place. Consider purchasing base ten blocks with the same color for tens, hundreds, and thousands. Uniform colors allow teachers to assess whether learning is taking place instead of memorizing the values by a color-coded system. Students can use base ten blocks on their desks with or without place value mats. The teacher can call out numbers from one to one hundred twenty while the students represent numbers with their base ten blocks. Base ten blocks are great for small group lessons, but whole group instruction requires large quantities. Purchasing enough base ten blocks for the entire class can be cost-prohibitive. Thankfully, there are economical paper versions of base ten blocks easily printed on colored cardstock paper. Download a <b>FREE </b>base ten blocks printable with five unique place value mats at the end of this post.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGGn3Ja0rDmHVZx-OqUuaht1OHBx8JspmZ-J5Kz-k6G0Dl4eW3gCJbBvtUXBeCCvSepp9310zbpuSSJ674y_6Tek1HKXga6wLs13x6nd8PViJid6ymHY1EWOtJBvQxVsD2rCwiBSORoL1Aa3g4hkejrwVJZlQTy3STXQrNsrw7ivNNR9X4d9MR9EVe=s3300" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="base ten blocks" border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="793" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGGn3Ja0rDmHVZx-OqUuaht1OHBx8JspmZ-J5Kz-k6G0Dl4eW3gCJbBvtUXBeCCvSepp9310zbpuSSJ674y_6Tek1HKXga6wLs13x6nd8PViJid6ymHY1EWOtJBvQxVsD2rCwiBSORoL1Aa3g4hkejrwVJZlQTy3STXQrNsrw7ivNNR9X4d9MR9EVe=w612-h793" title="manipulatives for place value" width="612" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />2. <b>Craft Sticks with Elastic Band Fasteners</b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Craft sticks and elastic band fasteners are another way to represent tens and ones. Find them at supercenter stores and craft shops. They are available in several sizes and colors. Unlike base ten blocks, students involve themselves in the process of bundling into groups of tens. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, BUNDLE!" Students use elastic band fasteners to bundle groups of tens. Children who cannot use elastic band fasteners can group the tens inside plastic cups. Children repeat the process to make several bundles of tens. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv0phY_DQFWHKu8aIZl-B7lF_MAVoZSUoygdpKzBqjAaoDkrArc6729TDkP875ABOH0GQb8iogQLS9Bgy3iEiM7ncSo4qhWlT0_WQbXOcMywAZAwXhBG7ZWIV6WLd9I35HRq1RWv04atK9sDisz0AbAjFxG4Typ7XYyGmWT5-Cya-0LMgiArtMAj0Y=s3115" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3115" data-original-width="2491" height="747" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv0phY_DQFWHKu8aIZl-B7lF_MAVoZSUoygdpKzBqjAaoDkrArc6729TDkP875ABOH0GQb8iogQLS9Bgy3iEiM7ncSo4qhWlT0_WQbXOcMywAZAwXhBG7ZWIV6WLd9I35HRq1RWv04atK9sDisz0AbAjFxG4Typ7XYyGmWT5-Cya-0LMgiArtMAj0Y=w598-h747" width="598" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. <b>Straws with Elastic Band Fasteners</b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There are all kinds of straws available in local grocery stores. Some varieties, such as paper straws, are more environmentally friendly than plastic straws. Straight straws (not flexible) can also be bundled similarly to craft sticks. Cut in half to double the number of manipulatives. Use the exact manner of activity with straws as with craft sticks. Count to ten, bundle, and repeat.<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhc-aXDaLbkaQ_r2jqan9hyealUFjEn0RiQWCsJ-_h45oddP0amtNkui2UgGb_u3_tf_hebDsmaOclX3cr31gZZCGApCsv_5g3SNjWx5X_tkNZ1VBM5ZsPkb3evIeXYE_99PBSwCEIN7eDUnnEvbP07y779v9vsjUB2d3rTr2mLb2zW6mX5uAYroJWe=s2863" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2525" data-original-width="2863" height="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhc-aXDaLbkaQ_r2jqan9hyealUFjEn0RiQWCsJ-_h45oddP0amtNkui2UgGb_u3_tf_hebDsmaOclX3cr31gZZCGApCsv_5g3SNjWx5X_tkNZ1VBM5ZsPkb3evIeXYE_99PBSwCEIN7eDUnnEvbP07y779v9vsjUB2d3rTr2mLb2zW6mX5uAYroJWe=w756-h675" width="756" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">4. <b>Cotton Swabs and Elastic Band Fasteners</b></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Perhaps one of the least expensive manipulatives to use are cotton swabs. Use them in the same manner as craft sticks and straws. Two large (500-count) cotton swabs packages may be sufficient for each child to solve place value problems within 50. An added benefit is that cotton swabs do not require as much space on a student desk or a place value mat as craft sticks or straws. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, BUNDLE!" Repeat until the students have several groups of tens. Then use on student desks or place value mats. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT3F444Ua-5s70tdRSbreqgRrc6U3dTY4SnJyWMnWDAHSLRkG3PoV8PGEhh8RN5CpIHsik-O7kXL4Jqg_-ecjYqP9XfOxcM3rXDh4FCPu9SGogwYA0h8oOwDA-0dRcijvu-pu0qHvbaiCAJUB9szVFTaEv4j9mTcYF4Hrj1Yg1luo69uXzXcYe2tFx=s2874" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2476" data-original-width="2874" height="652" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT3F444Ua-5s70tdRSbreqgRrc6U3dTY4SnJyWMnWDAHSLRkG3PoV8PGEhh8RN5CpIHsik-O7kXL4Jqg_-ecjYqP9XfOxcM3rXDh4FCPu9SGogwYA0h8oOwDA-0dRcijvu-pu0qHvbaiCAJUB9szVFTaEv4j9mTcYF4Hrj1Yg1luo69uXzXcYe2tFx=w755-h652" width="755" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. <b>Paper Clips and Mini Accent Papers</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bundles of tens are not suitable for students with visual closure difficulties. Children that demonstrate visual closure issues do not identify objects when only parts are visible. Bundles of craft sticks, straws, and cotton swabs offer an obscured view of each when bundled. Paper clips attached to mini accent papers can represent groups of tens, with each paper clip seen as a whole, two-sided object. <br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXniBDS9q67MiK94eodlOR8nVsmMO54uOQkqF8oB8RTu4uc6_rrdhE3iLEdmmAb2uvrhvEuToI4Vw7ntTpyOD8d5YGdWNGwtqOZ7iSMqrVbGuHb1kfduzcvhb8kb4JCygez3xn7CAi9NeaAp8vxzNwoV-sxGLRBgPiQ27vW49Y37LYl-pAcvPr7VWl=s2933" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2479" data-original-width="2933" height="593" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXniBDS9q67MiK94eodlOR8nVsmMO54uOQkqF8oB8RTu4uc6_rrdhE3iLEdmmAb2uvrhvEuToI4Vw7ntTpyOD8d5YGdWNGwtqOZ7iSMqrVbGuHb1kfduzcvhb8kb4JCygez3xn7CAi9NeaAp8vxzNwoV-sxGLRBgPiQ27vW49Y37LYl-pAcvPr7VWl=w702-h593" width="702" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">6. <b>Mini Stickers on Paper Strips</b></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Another way students can see whole objects at a glance is to use mini stickers. Mount ten stickers on strips of cardstock paper. Use paper squares to mount individual stickers representing ones. Purchase three packages (810-count) of mini stickers. This amount will provide enough materials for a class of 24 students. (Creating nine sets of tens and ten ones per student.) </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfIwGCTQFV0yd5zwkush0-e7Ejj7plpQYO_OOCLTWR_r1oC1uybSL5qD5za18oEo3IU6wCHvsC0Vu-VhTILwFKf4v0ZOwTIzk4ylP1avzKTZqooQsl9tqjU4n_2eXxEVdPiV0O58TiO-BPyjiV5EJPdxB5AvMgSt3jfpmAdQpQXSqttDwPZonUKFh1=s2899" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2360" data-original-width="2899" height="591" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfIwGCTQFV0yd5zwkush0-e7Ejj7plpQYO_OOCLTWR_r1oC1uybSL5qD5za18oEo3IU6wCHvsC0Vu-VhTILwFKf4v0ZOwTIzk4ylP1avzKTZqooQsl9tqjU4n_2eXxEVdPiV0O58TiO-BPyjiV5EJPdxB5AvMgSt3jfpmAdQpQXSqttDwPZonUKFh1=w724-h591" width="724" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />7. <b>Negative-Space on Paper Strips</b></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Teacher frugality extraordinaire! The gift of ingenuity is to be able to create something from nothing. When there is no budget for mini stickers or paper clips, use what is available. All that is needed are paper strips and a hole punch. This manipulative allows students to see and count whole obects from holes. Punch ten holes in a paper strip. Punch a single hole in a paper tent. Repeat until there are enough materials for students to practice combination of tens and ones represented as holes. <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKCgiEQ_pZhMuualADI-IrFKa_hhbq0qEqbMGT2cYEIelyrSw_w7Izt39nH9PdS6iqQrgRKqL8ZdVuyiFolPbkXcM4wQtQkAD1xAbyjiOOv24d8jSDhvsH8-d9QUOmVlVKODx2YuGttyb5J5j1hxWG2RLpzWp5YDFXzwTAcoN7USbpEToX9AxvCtdb=s3300" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="777" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKCgiEQ_pZhMuualADI-IrFKa_hhbq0qEqbMGT2cYEIelyrSw_w7Izt39nH9PdS6iqQrgRKqL8ZdVuyiFolPbkXcM4wQtQkAD1xAbyjiOOv24d8jSDhvsH8-d9QUOmVlVKODx2YuGttyb5J5j1hxWG2RLpzWp5YDFXzwTAcoN7USbpEToX9AxvCtdb=w600-h777" width="600" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;">8. <b>Mini Erasers in Containers</b></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Mini erasers are possibly the most appealing manipulative used with place value. They are not practical for numbers exceeding thirty but can be used to practice place value with teen numbers and numbers within the twenties. Each child participating in the activity will need thirty mini erasers and two small containers such as cupcake liners. Have the children count out ten mini erasers and place them in a container. Repeat so that the children have two groups of tens. Their remaining mini erasers represent the ones. Small containers will easily fit on a place value mat, as will the loose ones.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgE0UFltwt_TdiPWuUy9dvVY4I08htlq2jVw_3vx3dRRhaBAiWqukENm7FFI-bESgVj6VLGo3wtEa5v1PgFQmObIEeHIylR67OmqgirkaIpHfwSd_cHXgOSq-_kCpbG5ZYkV4Ci6kLlcaLbpJOd4QQ_c5-9SZbywpBnJMXr4cgY8PTLA71gP3RiHrd=s2590" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2512" data-original-width="2590" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgE0UFltwt_TdiPWuUy9dvVY4I08htlq2jVw_3vx3dRRhaBAiWqukENm7FFI-bESgVj6VLGo3wtEa5v1PgFQmObIEeHIylR67OmqgirkaIpHfwSd_cHXgOSq-_kCpbG5ZYkV4Ci6kLlcaLbpJOd4QQ_c5-9SZbywpBnJMXr4cgY8PTLA71gP3RiHrd=w640-h620" width="640" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Diversifying the manipulatives used in place value lessons satisfies more than a few learning styles and abilities. It also keeps children interested in repeated practice at the same skill. The ideas listed in this post may inspire thinking about other materials that can become place value manipulatives. Each classroom situation is unique, and therefore, the eight suggested materials will have positives and negatives depending on the circumstances. The chart below evaluates five features of the materials used and rates each feature on a scale of one to five, with "five" being the most desirable. The chart does not include all features to consider. It does not evaluate a child's ease of handling the materials, the workable number of ones and tens, the available space required to store and use the materials, or the adaptability of use with other instructional content.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIrE79hEaMgd2iFgaue8rCg398ZKSlBPgOgEq3a1PMTiRQhAGKKXrRKei3XfkfgO7p997id3makxWdMvUCsgw1HHgcIVjokOwvDaxMQmQipkxPaw0C8k7-SXKHBr9xESAJ_s5sAqkd6v3LOpmi2SR_UaCjUMvm1Pg4dLwyR7rTNidaey8faIPNKZ52=s4200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="4200" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIrE79hEaMgd2iFgaue8rCg398ZKSlBPgOgEq3a1PMTiRQhAGKKXrRKei3XfkfgO7p997id3makxWdMvUCsgw1HHgcIVjokOwvDaxMQmQipkxPaw0C8k7-SXKHBr9xESAJ_s5sAqkd6v3LOpmi2SR_UaCjUMvm1Pg4dLwyR7rTNidaey8faIPNKZ52=w746-h452" width="746" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Once students have demonstrated mastery of tens and ones with concrete materials, they are ready to move on to the next step. As children develop new learning about place value, pictorial representations of tens and ones are ideal for the transitional phase before abstract (100% symbols) lessons can occur. Worksheets and electronic games are excellent models when the images are familiar to the children. Task cards also help strenthen place value skills and double as an assessment tool for educators. Here is a set of task cards for tens and ones that directs the learner to recall his/her own experiences with bundling craft sticks. Click on one of the images below to view at my shop.</span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Tens-and-Ones-Task-Cards-with-Craft-Sticks-Pictorials-7786689" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2682" data-original-width="3836" height="475" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhq86Wfjb5P4xRobv23hlkIVqn_xPwgOlIGeSzHaYQ6eyOG7-HYCAZ0J7niPmSMxBycD-q4jMTE2t0sb1MCYgSnWK2jcEzuYYeDjKNWgKk9DKl1FyewugT2tz6Zj85OdMHlrPH_roeaY5r8vYEeJSPa4ZqlhBc2xlsK1kRz7xNGUcML8Ef9J68lb_wG=w679-h475" width="679" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b> </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Tens-and-Ones-Task-Cards-with-Craft-Sticks-Pictorials-7786689" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>TENS AND ONES TASK CARDS - CRAFT STICK PICTORIALS</b></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b> </b><br /></span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Tens-and-Ones-Task-Cards-with-Craft-Sticks-Pictorials-7786689" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2860" data-original-width="3928" height="491" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrpL5w4JSIbnA_x8l99L30EOyeHikTxWVRQEUaf_Td12npWt0DGTXCpx4u-P9hEJQtRDwm2YUKDV1TOGxJthDjAb6tb7Cc-xSRyPhZgPCZsz7Ci5R8G8rO13wpnrQcBlJDZWxDE4qZhTnVgYfZgX1x757-wFgxt3dvVHSjsTNWIVCMHPwr3Zru1Dgr=w674-h491" width="674" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Get FREE <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FaQwZby03sTbov1JlE5PzN8jyVHBnhht/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">BASE TEN BLOCKS PRINTABLES</a>! 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You'll also get five unique place value mats! </span></span></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FaQwZby03sTbov1JlE5PzN8jyVHBnhht/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiaFQxDXte0BrCTvr6FmEoAWp8LAYEoMjZ-pCZclb6l68hBMiKAFQU_ihF3ScOX5bWnyRIskw93R6qBHpQha6hPQ5tWt1hxXH45aYvPzi6LMSmMyH8B2U3t4Svy2ZnO-bSZSoAGTh6xKGRKGTpL2i_gGOj_LbWZvCnbptV26dUZEbaVFRis-GrfD4d=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 107%;">Here is are some links to base ten blocks which include units (ones), rods (tens), and flats (hundreds). </span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Blocks-Childhood-Skills/dp/B00IJC7VLC/ref=asc_df_B00IJC7VLC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167127079184&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13273556086853680356&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008306&hvtargid=pla-314862864944&psc=1" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 107%;">BASE TEN BLOCKS - ASSORTED</span></span></span></span></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Blocks-Childhood-Skills/dp/B000F8VBB4/ref=asc_df_B00IJC7VLC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167127079184&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13273556086853680356&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008306&hvtargid=pla-314862864944&th=1" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 107%;">BASE TEN BLOCKS - FLATS</span></span></span></span></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Blocks-Childhood-Skills/dp/B000F8VBAK/ref=asc_df_B00IJC7VLC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167127079184&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13273556086853680356&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008306&hvtargid=pla-314862864944&th=1" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 107%;">BASE TEN BLOCKS - RODS</span></span></span></span></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Blocks-Childhood-Skills/dp/B000F8R5JG/ref=asc_df_B00IJC7VLC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167127079184&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13273556086853680356&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008306&hvtargid=pla-314862864944&th=1" target="_blank">BASE TEN BLOCKS - UNITS</a> <br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 107%;">©</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="goog_1728865451"> 2021 Molly McMahon, Lessons by Molly </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /> <br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-1881241886940499922020-01-13T16:34:00.001-05:002021-08-13T19:01:49.382-04:00Competent Spellers Count Syllables<p><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Identifying syllables in words is helpful for accurate spelling. Breaking words into syllables is a great strategy when taking a spelling test. It is something competent spellers do. Accurate spelling is not the only benefit of well-developed syllabication skills. It helps with decoding and reading new words. It also fosters good speech habits. Here are a few ideas of how to practice syllables with children.</span></span></p><p><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. <u>Name Clapping</u> - Clapping out (first names) is a high-interest activity because children are curious about the number of syllables in their own names and they love the sound of their classmates saying their names out loud in unison. Other than a pair of hands, no materials are needed! <br /></span></span></p><p>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. <u>Pocket Chart Center</u> - Counting the number of syllables in first names can be extended with a pocket chart literacy center. The pocket chart center is simple to set up. Write the children's names on cards using a different color marker . This is a very easy station to set up. Write the children's names on cards using a different color marker for each name. Put the name cards in one or two columns on the pocket chart. Place a bag containing several copies of the numeral cards for each name. Put the name cards in one or two columns on the pocket chart. Place a bag containing several copies of the numeral cards from 1 to 4 next to the pocket chart. When students are assigned the center, they position the appropriate numeral cards to the right of the students' names according to the number of syllables. (If there is a name with more than four syllable, add numeral cards for 5, 6, or however high needed.) Make an answer key so students can check their center work.</span></span><br /></p>
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<br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">3. <u>Syllable Puzzle Center</u> - The name cards can be repurposed and made into a puzzle center. Cut the name cards between syllables. For instance, if the child's name is "Julie", cut between the letters "u" and "l". Since each name card is assigned a different color, students will quickly sort the names and put their classmates' names back together syllable by syllable. Utilize the syllable puzzle center idea with weekly spelling lists. This additional practice may cause a significant improvement in spelling test scores with a student struggling to spell words. </span></span><br /></p><p>
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<br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. <u>Final Syllable Movement</u> - Everyone stands in front of their desks. The teacher determines an action such as jumping up and down. The teacher says the final syllable of a student's name. The student completes the action. More than one student could be involved in the action. For instance, saying, "lee" when "Mollie" and "Kelly" are in the class, they'll both be jumping! (Students that have single syllable names will listen for their full first names. During the activity, a child named "Lee", will be jumping with "Mollie" and "Kelly"!).</span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </span></span></span></p><p><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">5. <u>Connecting with Core Subjects</u> - Use science and social studies vocabulary words to practice breaking words apart into syllables. A unit on mammals could include a syllabication activity with relevant words such as dog, cat, elephant, dolphin, lion, tiger, or rabbit. The activity reinforces their knowledge of animals within the group while determining the number of syllables in words.</span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </span></span></span></p><p><br />
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<br />Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-67264215942543693952019-07-20T21:40:00.001-04:002021-08-14T10:39:37.165-04:00Learning Planet Names with Skills Practice<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here is a set of free printable worksheets for learning the names of the planets while practicing standards. The eight known major planets are the basis of the worksheets. Get the free printable worksheets at the end of this post. based on the eight major known planets.</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">First up is an alphabetical order cut and paste worksheet. Students will need to alphabetize to the second letter since both Mars and Mercury begin with the letter M. </span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Planet names have one, two, or three syllables. Can this fact be exploited to practice syllabication? Absolutely! Here is another cut and past worksheet for sorting one, two, and three-syllable words. </span></span><br />
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Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-86581250698035881792019-07-18T19:06:00.003-04:002021-09-21T09:19:26.097-04:00Eight Simple Activities to Commemorate the Moon Landing with Kids<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Over 50 years ago, astronauts landed on the moon. Those of us who are old enough to remember witnessed it on television. It's an event that you can never forget. On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. It was the day when the meaning of the word "impossible" lost some of its influence over us. We exceeded our own expectations for the twentieth century. We allowed our imaginations to lead us. And so they did - to the moon and back.</span></span><p style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Get a large empty box. (Household appliance boxes are great!) Make an opening in the box to represent a window or hatch. Cover the exterior of the box with aluminum foil or use silver spray paint. Write "Apollo 11" on the box. The children can play inside the box and pretend to be astronauts on a voyage to the moon. </span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Go to a local library and check out picture books about the moon. Schedule a storytime or a book browsing time on the anniversary of the lunar landing.</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Make a space capsule with gray construction paper or silver craft paper. Have the children decorate it with windows, gears, and a hatch. Click the image below to get a space capsule pattern.</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Watch a replay of the moon landing. Here is a website where you can see it happening: <a href="https://apolloinrealtime.org/11/">Apollo In Real Time</a></span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Schedule a trip to your local planetarium. Not sure about a planetarium in your area? Contact the science department at a nearby university. Check to see if they offer shows that are open to the public.</span></span><p style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Test your knowledge of the moon with online activities. Here's a quiz about the moon for older elementary children: <a href="https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/quizzes/quiz-whiz-moon/">Moon Quiz</a></span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Children pretend their bodies are Apollo 11. The teacher says, "We are go with Apollo 11. Twelve, eleven, ten, nine. Ignition sequence starts. Six, five, four, three, two, one, zero. LIFTOFF!" Children jump into the air at the phrase, "Liftoff."</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Purchase <a href="https://moonpie.com/">Moon Pies</a>. Have the children spread peanut butter or frosting on the top surface. Give each child a gumdrop. The gumdrop represents a space craft. Have children stick the gumdrop in the peanut butter or frosting.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Recently I was going through a hodge-podge of craft materials and I came across a collection of heart shaped boxes that I had been saving. This got me thinking about an inexpensive Mother's Day craft that children would enjoy making. Mother's Day is three months away but the heart shaped boxes are a seasonal item. They're only available at the stores a few weeks before Valentine's Day. They're not as expensive as buying the heart shaped boxes at a craft shop. Plus, there's the added bonus that they come with chocolate! If you send notes to families requesting items such a empty <a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2014/11/homemade-musical-instruments.html">oatmeal boxes</a>, you can also add small, empty heart shaped boxes to your request list. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">7. one 600 count package of plastic crafting gems (This quantity is enough to decorate 16-18 boxes) - from <a href="https://www.michaels.com/">Michael's</a></span></div>
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</span>Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-5139964251513582392018-12-06T14:14:00.001-05:002023-12-07T02:21:57.984-05:00I Have, Who Has Games<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">"I Have, Who Has?" games stand out due to their absence of winners or losers, making them inclusive for all students. These games revolve around a set of topic-related cards and follow a straightforward concept. Each student receives one or more cards; one card initiates the game, and another card concludes it. The game begins as the student holding the starting card reads a statement and an associated question. The student possessing the answer card responds accordingly, reading the answer and posing a new question. This pattern continues until the final card concludes the game. I've developed four sets of "I Have, Who Has?" cards for alphabet sequencing.</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Researchers have suggested that children more readily learn uppercase letters because they</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">are made of simpler lines and curves than lowercase letters. The fact that all capital letters are uniform in height and position on lined paper may cause them to be more <a href="https://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2012/10/brain-friend-or-brain-foe-how-does-your.html">Brain Pleasing</a> than their lowercase counterparts. Visualize the positions of the lowercase "b", "c", "g", and "t" on lined paper. No uniformity! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Environmental print that surrounds children also seems to give preferential treatment to capital letters. Children are exposed to words (in all caps) on a store front as well as road signs (that have every letter capitalized) long before their first day of kindergarten. One example of this are the letters on a "STOP" sign. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I taught uppercase letters along with their lowercase partners at the same time. It wasn't just a matter of believing that the pairs should be taught together. It was also a matter of time. If you are teaching one letter a week, it's going to take 26 weeks to teach the whole alphabet. A teacher that begins letter recognition (one letter per week) on Monday, September 3, 2018 will not have introduced all the letters until Friday, March 15, 2019. That's allowing two weeks off for holidays and no weeks off for snow days or for a review week. </span><br />
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Molly McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691552291664090949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73075861367560476.post-81726254913724076282017-10-29T13:49:00.000-04:002019-03-13T00:33:26.481-04:00Fire Prevention Teaching Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A part of my previous post included photographic resources that can be used when teaching children about common household items that can cause a fire and burn. There's a PowerPoint, a PDF, and a collection of photos that can easily be downloaded. Here's the link to the post where you can find these free resources: <a href="http://lessonsbymolly.blogspot.com/2017/10/fire-safety-and-burn-prevention-with.html">PREVIOUS POST</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today's post will describe the pieces that are included in my <u>Fire Safety and Fire Prevention</u> packet. The packet is designed to target preschool and kindergarten skills. It includes nine bingo cards that display common household items which can become hot and burn. The items I've chosen to use are a fireplace, iron, candle, matches, lighter, oven, light bulb, hair dryer, and a hot drink. In addition to the traditional calling cards, I've also included cue cards which can be used in place of the calling cards. The cue cards build language by describing the vocabulary words in the first person point of view. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Reviewing concepts is essential to long term memory development! There is a sheet for students to find and circle potentially hot things. This sheet can be used to recall information that the students learned through the bingo game.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"<u>Ff</u> is for <u>Firefighter</u>!" Building letter knowledge is a component of every preschool and kindergarten curriculum. A practice sheet is provided for the lowercase and uppercase <u>Ff</u>. This could be used during the week that the letter <u>Ff</u> is taught or it can be used as a review page afterward.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Preschoolers and kindergartners have immature auditory processing skills. Fortunately, this is a skill that can be strengthened with deliberate practice! The listening activity sheet is designed with this in mind. The teacher names one of the household items shown on the coloring sheet and verbally assigns a color to the object. The students color the item as directed by the teacher. Unless you are combining color recognition skills with listening skills (not recommended) it is important that the students know nine basic colors in advance of the activity. The colors are: red, yellow, blue, green, purple, orange, brown, pink, and black.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Children love destination games! The firefighter games require students to move one or two spaces on a path until they reach the end spot. The spaces on the path are small so you will need to use small game markers such as novelty erasers. This game is best played by pairing a student that needs support with a child that is strong in counting and strong in one to one correspondence. This will be helpful for accurately moving the game markers through the path. Additionally, I would not attempt paired partnerships with this game for levels below kindergarten.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you are interested in this <u>Fire Safety and Fire Prevention</u> resource, click the image shown below to view it at my shop.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Molly McMahon</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This account demonstrates a regretful fact. Children are not being educated about what to do when they are burned. Moreover, there is little or no fire safety or burn prevention program mandated. At best, fire safety and fire prevention is pushed into a single health standard which gives a vague mention of it. Many schools have no materials or curriculum for fire safety leaving it to the teacher to build a program herself/himself. Perhaps the best thing that educators can do in this situation is to share their ideas for fire safety and burn prevention with each other. Here's an idea:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Ever since the event with <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">my family member</span>, I knew that a fire safety unit needed to include a component that tells children how to react if they are burned by liquid or food instead of just how to avoid it. The number one thing I tell children to do is to report the burn to an adult IMMEDIATELY. I also reinforce the fact that hot liquids can burn. Many children find this to be counter intuitive because they have a visual image in their minds of water being used to put a fire out. Maybe it's something they've seen on television. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another</span> activity that I include in a fire safety and burn prevention unit is a teacher's "Show and Tell". I gather together some of my household items and bring them to class. Some items are passed around the circle for the children to touch. Items such as lighters are viewed but not passed around the circle. The point is made that th<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ose</span> items are too dangerous for children to touch.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I've created a picture file with photos that I've taken of items that can burn. Click <a href="http://bit.ly/firepreventionphotos">PICTURE FILE</a> to get it. Click <a href="http://bit.ly/firesafetypowerpoint">POWERPOINT</a> to get the PowerPoint version. Click the image shown below to get the PDF version. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">live</span> in the state of Virginia and are curious about <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">fire safety and prevention standards<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">,</span> you can find them <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">at the <a href="http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/index.shtml">Virginia Depart</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/index.shtml">ment of Education</a> website. Go to the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"Health" </span>standards<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. Here are the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">standard<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> numbers</span></span> </span></span></span>for kindergarten and first grade<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">: <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/health/2015/stds_2015_health.pdf#page=5">K.1 - p</a> and <a href="http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/health/2015/stds_2015_health.pdf#page=7">1.1 - e</a>. I could <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">not find a</span> curriculum framewor<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">k for the 2008 or 2015 <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">hea<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">lth stan<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">dards.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> It's <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">indicated </span>as "Not Applicable".</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Each of the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">COLOR by CODE</span> sheets has a sentence at the bottom of the page for students to read. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">T</span>he sentences are related to the pictures<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. Sight words are willfully included within the sentences so that students can apply word reco<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">gnition knowledge to reading whole sentences. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">F</span>irst graders may need help reading some of the words - - <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">such as the word "Pacific<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">".</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"Little Gal" has such a high energy level and she is practically <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ju<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">mping out of her</span> chair as she reads. None<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">theless she is soaking up every minute of the reading <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">exercise!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKJ5sqUYSXrM2nAY29Yv1Fsvr2Hy9ZtPnhJpFSWjw-42PKToJE_X327SqYmIbW_vlFUdzNSEmt7Elc5QLHe-ey8-6AR9j1r_ZVSDnKcufACrkYs8Vx7O3rhw1ksrRBCDEudGu4KviqViY/s1600/coloring+a+printable+sheet+with+color+by+code+sight+words.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="These color by code sight word printable sheets are suitable for first and second graders that are learning new high frequency words on a weekly basis. This color by code bundle contains 18 pages and included three themes. Each color by code page targets six to nine Fry words. There is a key for students to follow which directs them to color sections on a picture. Color by code sight words are a great way to allow students to work independently while increasing Fry word knowledge." border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="1600" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKJ5sqUYSXrM2nAY29Yv1Fsvr2Hy9ZtPnhJpFSWjw-42PKToJE_X327SqYmIbW_vlFUdzNSEmt7Elc5QLHe-ey8-6AR9j1r_ZVSDnKcufACrkYs8Vx7O3rhw1ksrRBCDEudGu4KviqViY/s640/coloring+a+printable+sheet+with+color+by+code+sight+words.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJj4yhiF7OK-AxXdrOl-j5jt3rXZdQG4KdCh1NRilfxBbFD45c0b2xrUimMqhndfn5FHM0Ac_X0GDeOEh_DZXFFmveNgzAf7BRrfXMs6cKeN930aUePxhzLkLtxPQmT64Dfaa6jS0f6bk/s1600/coloring+activity+for+color+by+code.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="These color by code sight word printable sheets are suitable for first and second graders that are learning new high frequency words on a weekly basis. This color by code bundle contains 18 pages and included three themes. Each color by code page targets six to nine Fry words. There is a key for students to follow which directs them to color sections on a picture. Color by code sight words are a great way to allow students to work independently while increasing Fry word knowledge." border="0" data-original-height="1154" data-original-width="1600" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJj4yhiF7OK-AxXdrOl-j5jt3rXZdQG4KdCh1NRilfxBbFD45c0b2xrUimMqhndfn5FHM0Ac_X0GDeOEh_DZXFFmveNgzAf7BRrfXMs6cKeN930aUePxhzLkLtxPQmT64Dfaa6jS0f6bk/s640/coloring+activity+for+color+by+code.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUI3MLVd2YLd0n3z9fBVbKSbbCVe-UFpkHNnTUxXkIyvDCX4BlWUcw4FlbvUFLpvoz4VLiiFW4j6y4YT6hwrj5GVFIbSIvjyVQoo5nt2YLRvIsy4IptBLiVr3mnE7U48UnvucLxl_lrI/s1600/proud+first+grade+student+with+a+color+by+code+printable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="These color by code sight word printable sheets are suitable for first and second graders that are learning new high frequency words on a weekly basis. This color by code bundle contains 18 pages and included three themes. Each color by code page targets six to nine Fry words. There is a key for students to follow which directs them to color sections on a picture. Color by code sight words are a great way to allow students to work independently while increasing Fry word knowledge." border="0" data-original-height="1171" data-original-width="1600" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUI3MLVd2YLd0n3z9fBVbKSbbCVe-UFpkHNnTUxXkIyvDCX4BlWUcw4FlbvUFLpvoz4VLiiFW4j6y4YT6hwrj5GVFIbSIvjyVQoo5nt2YLRvIsy4IptBLiVr3mnE7U48UnvucLxl_lrI/s640/proud+first+grade+student+with+a+color+by+code+printable.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">C</span>olor words </span></span>can be coded <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">with cr<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ayons<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> for students tha<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">haven't yet learned <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">to recognize them by sight. There</span></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">is </span>no previous word knowledge required to complete one of the C<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">OLOR by CODE</span> sheets. This helps minimize <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">incorrect</span> learning <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">w<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">hile increas<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ing <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">students' sight <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">word knowl<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">edge</span></span></span></span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4V6d87YPT2-8Ke1mo2zhRCTqjpNLo_5XZUI9PfvoGVNTDh1DN2NFhpBn0QEpYszRgEUO7qg7r-kgzG9_ry6dSeWLrSLGyVfTm0rpZVB53k6YSc4n7vKTmQnEt-d1MNlmWaagyAyT-eM/s1600/first+grade+reading.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="These color by code sight word printable sheets are suitable for first and second graders that are learning new high frequency words on a weekly basis. This color by code bundle contains 18 pages and included three themes. Each color by code page targets six to nine Fry words. There is a key for students to follow which directs them to color sections on a picture. Color by code sight words are a great way to allow students to work independently while increasing Fry word knowledge." border="0" data-original-height="1244" data-original-width="1600" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4V6d87YPT2-8Ke1mo2zhRCTqjpNLo_5XZUI9PfvoGVNTDh1DN2NFhpBn0QEpYszRgEUO7qg7r-kgzG9_ry6dSeWLrSLGyVfTm0rpZVB53k6YSc4n7vKTmQnEt-d1MNlmWaagyAyT-eM/s640/first+grade+reading.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I printed the 18 <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">COLOR by CODE</span> sheets and<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> wen<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t to my office supply store to have the pages b<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ou</span>nd as a book. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(T</span>hey can also be bound with a stapler.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HFu6Emc4Jx_VruxLSbuEsPriIbm7QHO9VNOWIessS47FMXWraJw-nc-56HB4F9ci5NEpL6WzAnuZKPglsmlc0tPr9wy7uvGpIDCuBP9KSeGNhTM-hI4iJrcOKjlfdJqj-OOycYBxufw/s1600/color+by+code+coloring+book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="These color by code sight word printable sheets are suitable for first and second graders that are learning new high frequency words on a weekly basis. This color by code bundle contains 18 pages and included three themes. Each color by code page targets six to nine Fry words. There is a key for students to follow which directs them to color sections on a picture. Color by code sight words are a great way to allow students to work independently while increasing Fry word knowledge." border="0" data-original-height="1352" data-original-width="1600" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HFu6Emc4Jx_VruxLSbuEsPriIbm7QHO9VNOWIessS47FMXWraJw-nc-56HB4F9ci5NEpL6WzAnuZKPglsmlc0tPr9wy7uvGpIDCuBP9KSeGNhTM-hI4iJrcOKjlfdJqj-OOycYBxufw/s640/color+by+code+coloring+book.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The "book" format allows students to ea<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">sily access their <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">COLOR by CODE</span> sheets for indepen<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">dent work ti<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">me. If you teach six to nine <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">new sight words per week, the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">COLOR by </span>C<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ODE sheets could be <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">one of your weekly assignments which would continue over a span of 18 weeks - - one sheet <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">per week. To ma<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ximi<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ze word knowledge <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">acquisition</span>, I recommen<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">d review<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ing each set of <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">words before the page is assigned.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPBirE5XpBEkyor-EjUuWLPCNmQaoFwEPJ4q22rzKIBWWMsy2dqGNdvUItAUkrzcuojtRJH8Ym-7VDm7jmMTPXMsSjh1uyQhllGVQEf4lCg8ht7ZwZ_0-Ier39eZE6WrICxQBkbLJq1Hc/s1600/high+frequency+words.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="These color by code sight word printable sheets are suitable for first and second graders that are learning new high frequency words on a weekly basis. This color by code bundle contains 18 pages and included three themes. Each color by code page targets six to nine Fry words. There is a key for students to follow which directs them to color sections on a picture. Color by code sight words are a great way to allow students to work independently while increasing Fry word knowledge." border="0" data-original-height="1252" data-original-width="1600" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPBirE5XpBEkyor-EjUuWLPCNmQaoFwEPJ4q22rzKIBWWMsy2dqGNdvUItAUkrzcuojtRJH8Ym-7VDm7jmMTPXMsSjh1uyQhllGVQEf4lCg8ht7ZwZ_0-Ier39eZE6WrICxQBkbLJq1Hc/s640/high+frequency+words.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHmMQbicIJLIynHwu7imdv_ld6tmaltJ1JofQ05Pd94REXtoIFpN3VX5dHFH242bvrguEkmwObEpfBWdyRZqIzE7azqmW8tsqw8LLW-s34aHJ-EVOaQAMOEuL9Q7a_1_dIz4bka1-ISE/s1600/color+by+code+ocean+theme.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="These color by code sight word printable sheets are suitable for first and second graders that are learning new high frequency words on a weekly basis. This color by code bundle contains 18 pages and included three themes. Each color by code page targets six to nine Fry words. There is a key for students to follow which directs them to color sections on a picture. Color by code sight words are a great way to allow students to work independently while increasing Fry word knowledge." border="0" data-original-height="1349" data-original-width="1600" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHmMQbicIJLIynHwu7imdv_ld6tmaltJ1JofQ05Pd94REXtoIFpN3VX5dHFH242bvrguEkmwObEpfBWdyRZqIzE7azqmW8tsqw8LLW-s34aHJ-EVOaQAMOEuL9Q7a_1_dIz4bka1-ISE/s640/color+by+code+ocean+theme.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiippzaVs25r_7RmcsMp36J85We6BwMTLIJpfuT5ixQxztXnYdKUid2DMlSyJEnqNOCGFUBQYtEPYvJp7PMKf3nXejlpzx5hYTD4riR583w5nYssCb4PrqYoWRBMd6VbpDHolX6fqHmZ6Y/s1600/reading.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="These color by code sight word printable sheets are suitable for first and second graders that are learning new high frequency words on a weekly basis. This color by code bundle contains 18 pages and included three themes. Each color by code page targets six to nine Fry words. There is a key for students to follow which directs them to color sections on a picture. Color by code sight words are a great way to allow students to work independently while increasing Fry word knowledge." border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="1600" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiippzaVs25r_7RmcsMp36J85We6BwMTLIJpfuT5ixQxztXnYdKUid2DMlSyJEnqNOCGFUBQYtEPYvJp7PMKf3nXejlpzx5hYTD4riR583w5nYssCb4PrqYoWRBMd6VbpDHolX6fqHmZ6Y/s640/reading.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzls6kXdZtkryp24WXd3ujqmb5e9j6svdwE76eIQV7vyId9_fXNwMqH9m3gIG-T2cmUArwSPIa_tvw5Mu5gip1nJpRiy61kd0PghXSkI_4mh8oGEZdnR6da5z54dvWxtX_Z86aoTcQSzc/s1600/morning+work+with+color+by+code.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="These color by code sight word printable sheets are suitable for first and second graders that are learning new high frequency words on a weekly basis. This color by code bundle contains 18 pages and included three themes. Each color by code page targets six to nine Fry words. There is a key for students to follow which directs them to color sections on a picture. Color by code sight words are a great way to allow students to work independently while increasing Fry word knowledge." border="0" data-original-height="1272" data-original-width="1600" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzls6kXdZtkryp24WXd3ujqmb5e9j6svdwE76eIQV7vyId9_fXNwMqH9m3gIG-T2cmUArwSPIa_tvw5Mu5gip1nJpRiy61kd0PghXSkI_4mh8oGEZdnR6da5z54dvWxtX_Z86aoTcQSzc/s640/morning+work+with+color+by+code.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORnBnxG9270p0Ed9zQ1Vu39ErognsFnckkGOMW5blkbGRlKMZqvFG-gPrsza3h51RSlNpgwpVMbhnfkWy6NvcFFDb6nU5GiNrHAiRfzpgzZ2S7FhO18NTTW0Ix8RtNDxh3OsVGSm9M80/s1600/first+grade+level+reading+with+fry+words.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="These color by code sight word printable sheets are suitable for first and second graders that are learning new high frequency words on a weekly basis. This color by code bundle contains 18 pages and included three themes. Each color by code page targets six to nine Fry words. There is a key for students to follow which directs them to color sections on a picture. Color by code sight words are a great way to allow students to work independently while increasing Fry word knowledge." border="0" data-original-height="1205" data-original-width="1600" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORnBnxG9270p0Ed9zQ1Vu39ErognsFnckkGOMW5blkbGRlKMZqvFG-gPrsza3h51RSlNpgwpVMbhnfkWy6NvcFFDb6nU5GiNrHAiRfzpgzZ2S7FhO18NTTW0Ix8RtNDxh3OsVGSm9M80/s640/first+grade+level+reading+with+fry+words.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></div>
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