emcap Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Our small group is getting a co-op together and I'll be teaching math to K-3 for a half hour in the afternoon. This is not a math class, but more a fun, simple reinforcement time while the older kids are working. I'm getting nervous because we start tomorrow. This is a pretty varied range as far as math abilities, so can someone give me some ideas at what goes on in other co-ops? Or advice? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcap Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Math story books? You can find lists online. The easiest suggestion is the Stuart J Murphy books. Math walk? Where you walk around and find patterns, shapes, count things, look for symmetry, etc. Math art projects - many possibilities for patterns, shapes, symmetry, early graphing skills, etc. Math building - projects with blocks, etc. Math games - this has so many possibilities - you could have a box of bought games for kids to play - like Sequence for Kids, Rat-a-Tat-Cat, etc. or you could play games together... Does that get you started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcap Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Thanks so much. That does get me started for sure. I was stuck past math games. Super! thanks again, I'll definitely check into the story books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarmom4 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 It might help to divide into smaller groups (perhaps based on age/ability)--especially for the math games part. What about doing jumping jacks while skip-counting? Or sit ups and count by fives? etc. Or finding some math facts music to dance to? You could do patterning--using colors of fruit loops, buttons, etc. The kids who understand more could have more of a challenge assigned, the youngers could just kinda play with it. Using gumdrops and toothpicks you could make geometric shapes They could make their own number books--on page 1, draw one object; the older kids could do higher numbers or multiples of ten. It might help to establish a routine of some kind that you follow each time--could help with the planning of it for you, too. For example, the first five minutes is spent reading a math storybook; then you do something physical; then you play a game/art project/craft; end with a fun type of worksheet (secret code or color by number type of thing) Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Is this going to be at your house? Bake cookies or a cake! Measuring and fractions! Measure each other heights- measurment Measure your yard Play addition bingo or something similar. Make geometric figures. Have fun with this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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