February was "I Love to Read" month...so March must be for math! We are building a strong foundation for addition. We started the month with decomposing numbers into pairs. We played the game "Spill the Counters" to discover the many combinations for the numbers 5 through 10. We also built a number wall to record our discoveries. Each kinder brought home some beans and recording sheets so he/she can show you at home!
Spill the Counters
Objective: To explore and identify addition combinations for certain numbers.
Materials: small cup, two colored counters (beans), recording sheet
How to Play
1. Put specified number of beans in the cup. For example if you are making five, put in five counters.
2. Shake the cup and spill the counters onto the table.
3. Sort the counters by color.
4. Say the combination that was spilled. For example, five is three and two.
5. Mark on recording sheet.
6. Continue procedure to find all the combinations. Try with other numbers.
Discussion Questions
-What were the combinations for 5 (or number chosen)?
-What is 2+3? 4+1? 5+0?
-What combination was easiest to get?
-What combination was the most difficult to spill? Why?
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