CDO Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hello, I am delurking because I could use some assistance in choosing manipulatives for Singapore math. I am new to homeschooling this year. My oldest is in kinder and almost six years old. We have completed Singapore Earlybird and I am waiting for the 1a standards edition to arrive. Can anyone shed some light on which math manipulatives would be the best to have on hand, at least to start? I have been searching through the board, but there are so many threads and so many suggestions, I am a bit overwhelmed. In your opinion, what are the tried and true manipulatives/games for the early years, especially in conjunction with Singapore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iona Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 bump:001_smile:i hope you get some answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I have a lot of manipulatives, since I tutor math, and what I've used for Singapore from 1A-2B are: Cuisinaire Rods to visualize number bonds Base 10 blocks Poker chips (for base practice, especially past 1000) A scale and weights A ruler and a yard/meter stick Various measuring cups and cylinders-I recently found myself in Home Depot buying a set of various paint buckets because I needed pints, quarts and gallons. A movable Judy Clock. And really, that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 If you get the home instructor's guide, there is a list of manipulatives used in games etc. There is a discussion forum at the Singapore math site. You could ask there and I am certain someone will tell you. The other participants and the mod esp is very helpful. I believe the mod also wrote the home instructor's guides. that said, I am in year 5 of singapore math and I didn't ever really buy any manipulatives. If we had to count things we used acorns or dried beans or whatever was handy around the house. Oh, I do have some counting bears that a friend gave me. I prob used those in year 1 and 2. I do have a set of base 10 blocks but I don't remember being directed to use them by the Singapore program. I know we used them quite a bit years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I have a lot of manipulatives, since I tutor math, and what I've used for Singapore from 1A-2B are: Cuisinaire Rods to visualize number bonds Base 10 blocks Poker chips (for base practice, especially past 1000) A scale and weights A ruler and a yard/meter stick Various measuring cups and cylinders-I recently found myself in Home Depot buying a set of various paint buckets because I needed pints, quarts and gallons. A movable Judy Clock. And really, that's about it. These will be good. If you could only get one manipulative, I'd go with base 10 blocks. I didn't get Cuisinaire rods until I started with Miquon in 2nd grade and I really like them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDO Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks so much for your responses. I won't have the new math books until next week, so I appreciate having an idea of what to start gathering so I'm prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I have a lot of manipulatives, since I tutor math, and what I've used for Singapore from 1A-2B are: Cuisinaire Rods to visualize number bonds Base 10 blocks Poker chips (for base practice, especially past 1000) A scale and weights A ruler and a yard/meter stick Various measuring cups and cylinders-I recently found myself in Home Depot buying a set of various paint buckets because I needed pints, quarts and gallons. A movable Judy Clock. And really, that's about it. :iagree: We've done without buying any containers because there are plenty in my kitchen and we haven't bought or used any weights. The only thing I'd add is play money (that looks like real $). It's cleaner and cheaper than real money and gets a lot of use at our house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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