Math Learning Centres

Here is the summary the learning centres we observed in Audra's Full Day Kindergarten Classroom:

1.  Patterning
This centre reviewed previous concepts taught.

Students used different templates to identify and extend patterns using patterns blocks.

2.  Patterning and Money

This centre reviewed previous concepts taught.  

Students used money stamps to create patterns on strips of paper.

3.  Measurement

This centre was focused on the current unit.  The ECE in the classroom was present to scaffold the learning.

Students used string to determine the order of height of students at the centre.

Once students used the string to make their decision, each of them recorded what they found out:

Some students chose the snap cubes to confirm what they found out:

4.  Sorting

This centre focused on new concepts.  Audra was present at this centre to support and scaffold the learning.  

Students used a sorting mat to sort the different materials at the table.

colour

type of animal

walk, jump

After students sorted the objects, Audra asked them to share their sorting rule.  She then recorded these rules on the anchor chart.  

This was repeated several times.

We were really fortunate to see how math centres can be used for different purposes: review, introduction to a new concept, problem.

Thanks, Audra!