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  • Carpenter Elementary School
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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In order for students to be successful in Young Fives, they must be able to recognize, create, and extend various patterns. Since they must meet this goal by the Spring, we begin to practice identifying and extending patterns in the Fall. Currently, we use pattern blocks and a limited number of cubes to make patterns. Students must also be able to identify 2-D shapes by the spring. Due to our limited supply of 2-D shapes, we can only do shape sorting games as a class rather than as a center where all students have access to the shapes. These new materials will help students create various patterns, sort 2-D shapes, and strengthen their fine motor skills so that they can be successful in Young Fives. For example, students can use the math link cubes, plastic links, and colored chips to make ABAB, AABB, ABBA, and BAAB patterns. The shape center games would allow me to work with students in a small group on how to identify, sort, and measure 2-D shapes. The games would help students see how shapes are represented in everyday life as well. These fun hands-on materials will help students meet our Spring math goals while keeping them engaged in learning.

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In order for students to be successful in Young Fives, they must be able to recognize, create, and extend various patterns. Since they must meet this goal by the Spring, we begin to practice identifying and extending patterns in the Fall. Currently, we use pattern blocks and a limited number of cubes to make patterns. Students must also be able to identify 2-D shapes by the spring. Due to our limited supply of 2-D shapes, we can only do shape sorting games as a class rather than as a center where all students have access to the shapes. These new materials will help students create various patterns, sort 2-D shapes, and strengthen their fine motor skills so that they can be successful in Young Fives. For example, students can use the math link cubes, plastic links, and colored chips to make ABAB, AABB, ABBA, and BAAB patterns. The shape center games would allow me to work with students in a small group on how to identify, sort, and measure 2-D shapes. The games would help students see how shapes are represented in everyday life as well. These fun hands-on materials will help students meet our Spring math goals while keeping them engaged in learning.

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