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Math Center

Children are naturally draw to patterns, colors, shapes and number concepts. The math center offers daily opportunities for playing with numbers, measuring, counting, and comparing.

 Goals:
  • Number Recognition
  • Counting
  • One-to-One Correspondence
  • Patterning
  • Estimating
  • Graphing
  • Sorting
  • Ordering
  • Measuring

Area:
The Math and Number center should be located in an area with nearby shelving to store games, counters, and other math items. 

Equipment:
A table for playing games and doing counting activities is an important feature of this area. Also, storage shelves and bins for holding counters and other math supplies is about all you will need. Optional equipment would be to have a dry erase board for children to write on.

Supplies: (Download a printable math supplies list)
Pattern blocks
Unifix cubes
Buttons
Various Counters
Dominoes
Number puzzles
Shape puzzles
Foam cubes
Dice
Scales
Balances
Tape measures
Counting games
Download the files below to help you plan and implement a successful Math Center!
Math Area Sign.pdf
File Size: 149 kb
File Type: pdf
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math___counting_supply_list.pdf
File Size: 408 kb
File Type: pdf
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cube_counting.pdf
File Size: 394 kb
File Type: pdf
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pom_pom_fun.pdf
File Size: 510 kb
File Type: pdf
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Activities: Encourage children to count, sort, compare, and pattern with math supplies like buttons, counters, pattern blocks, and more. Encourage children to play cooperative counting games that are fun and help them practice one-to-one correspondence.
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      • Newsletters
    • Curriculum Supplements >
      • Theme Enhancements
    • Learning Environment >
      • Classroom Management
      • Learning Centers
      • Classroom Decor
  • Outdoor and Nature-Based Learning
    • Research
    • Program Models
    • Instructional Practices >
      • Educator Role >
        • Getting Started
      • Curriculum >
        • Whole-Child
        • Program Characteristics Infants Toddlers
      • Observation and Assessment
      • Learning Environment and Materials >
        • Learning With Natural Materials
      • Diverstiy, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Implementation >
      • Safety and Risk
      • Equipment and Gear >
        • Gear List
      • Professional Development and Training
    • Environmental Literacy
    • Explorers Club
    • Reference List: The Outpost