The Pencil activity is intended as a pair or trio assignment. Regular items around the classroom could be compared or contrasted to the length of the pencil. Finally, the Steps Around activity could be a partner or trio activity as well. The activities in this kit allow students to practice distinguishing between shorter and longer, as well as larger and smaller. The students are able to measure using nonstandard units as well.
Students learn about geometric shapes as well as color names in the Shapes and Sizes activity.
Picnic Pals could be used in conjunction with a Health unit on nutrition. Students also learn about estimation in Steps Around, as well as incorporate large muscle movements. Finally, students learn social skills through working with others on most of the projects. Learning Center Collection, TEC 2574. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.