Using counters

I have been spending way too much time on pinterest lately. 

I am always looking for ways to use counters and these are adding to how we use them in our lessons. 

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Hands on materials

Never underestimate the need to get out the counters and counters of all types. 

These photos are of kids sequencing cards 0-10 and then making collection to match. Then a buddy checks and gives feedback. 

Even with older kids they need to get the manipulatives out. 

Every classroom should have a store of must haves. 

Blair Turner has put together a comprehensive list of what we should have - check out her blog post by clicking here

Using counters

Welcome back to Term Four!

We hope that you have all had a safe and enjoyable holiday. 

They always seem so short, however it will be Christmas before we know it. 

I have posted below some photos where we used counters to represent groups of ten. 

but before you scroll down - here are two memes to make you smile...

Now to the subject of counters

They have endless uses and I am just not talking about the round variety - the more you have the more your kids will use them and want to use them.

I use small pegs, unifix, animals, dinosaurs, cars - use anything really. i like my kids to work in pairs in groups that way they can do the check in and give feedback.