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15. Required Materials
- 10-frames
- 5-frames
- Bags
Gallon bags for collections and materials
- Bags
- Bags (brown paper)
Any non-see-through bag to hold objects or cards
- Cardstock
- Chart paper
- Clay
- Clipboards
- Collections of 6–10 small objects
- Collections of up to 10 small objects
- Collections of up to 20 small objects
There are various times when students will use collections of objects. Objects can include buttons, two-color counters, linking cubes, paper clips, pattern blocks, square tiles, or any other small items.
- Colored pencils, crayons, or markers
- Colored pencils or crayons
Connecting cubes1 inch multifix cubes, often called linking cubes
Connecting cubes or countersConnecting cubes or two-color countersConnecting cubes (red and blue)Construction paperContainers of different sizesContainers provide teachers and students a way to organize sets of objects that will be used in multiple lessons
CountersCounting matsCounting matsCrayonsCupsAt least 8 ounces, not transparent
Dry erase markersEgg cartonsErasersGeoblocksGeoblock sets typically include rectangular and triangular prisms. They do not typically include spheres, cones, or cylinders. When these additional shapes are required, solid shapes are indicated alongside geoblocks in the required materials. The tool is still called geoblocks to keep things simple for students.
GlueSince many of the uses of glue involve paper, glue sticks may work better than liquid glue.
Glue or tapeMarkersMaterials from a previous activityMaterials from a previous lessonMaterials from previous centersNumber Cards 0–10PaintPaperPaper platesPattern blocksPattern blocks (at least 5 of each block)PencilsPicture booksThroughout the year, books that are read to students or used by students in centers are referred to as picture books in these materials. The term picture book refers to books with only pictures or books with both pictures and words.
Pipe cleanersPlay dough or modeling clayScissorsSheet protectorsSheet protectors are used to make centers and other visuals reusable.
Solid shapesStandard geoblock sets do not include cylinders, spheres, and cones. When these shapes are required, solid shapes are indicated in the required materials. The tool is still called geoblocks to keep things simple for students.
SticksSticky notesQuantity is measured in individual sticky notes, not packages.
StrawsStringTapeTools for creating a displayAny way for students to create work that can be easily displayed to the class. Examples: chart paper and markers, whiteboard space and markers, shared online drawing tool, access to a document camera.
Two-color counters