Sunday, April 29, 2007

Math lessons using mirrors

Math objectives explored: symmetry, grouping, same/different, compare/contrast, categories

Practical Activities for teaching the concept of 'same' (image is conformed to) and categories. Emphasize while teaching that for one to be like Jesus, one has to have similar characteristics.

What makes each item belong to the group?

Vocabulary: belong, characteristics, symmetry, compare, contrast, groups, categories, same, different
  1. Classify blocks by size
  2. Sort crayons, markers, and pencils into containers
  3. Compare sets using more and less
  4. Sorting buttons, keys, coins, pasta, cereal, fabric or paper scraps, marbles, balls, stamps, postcards, jar lids, leaves, shells, playing cards, etc. and explaining why
  5. Sorting zoo and farm animals for storage
  6. Going on a shape or color hunt.
  7. Give children a small card with a number on it. Put a large number card on the floor and ask your child to hop. jump. etc.,to the matching card number, then place his/her small number card on top of the big one. Continue until all numbers are matched.

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