What Else Can I Do With 'Links'?
MATH CENTER IDEAS
In my last post, I discussed possible ways to use Links with patterning activities. When I use a manipulative, I try to think of other skills in which teachers can use it to cut down on additional cost and storage space.
I also love to use Links at Math Stations or small group work in areas other than patterning. Let's talk about building concrete experiences with 1 to 1 counting, beginning addition, subtraction and multiplication skills also using the Links. If you do not have that material in your classroom, select another material that is readily available, which will serve the same goal.
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1 to 1 Matching |
1 to 1 Counting With Objects and Links
I found these 1-20 Numerals Flash Cards at The Dollar Tree, one of my favorite places to find inexpensive items for the classroom. Use Links or any counting material to represent 1 to 1 representation of that numeral. To represent the 5 objects on the card shown here, I used the Links in no particular color or order and your students may see a different way to show that number. On my second number 8, I used 2 red, 3 blue, and 3 yellow links. If you wanted a simple follow-up assessment, ask them to write that numeral in their journal.
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Using Links for 1 to 1 object matching |
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Using Links to match number and objects |
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Both types of card usage |
Another simple differentiation activity for children not quite ready to associate a numeral with 1 to 1 counting, uses a different set of number cards. Cut off the numeral on the top of the cards you want to use and students could match 1 to 1 Links to an object.
There are several examples of each number in the card deck so you can make a set with the number and the objects.
ready to associate
More Number Matching
These free digit cards and the number sheet are available at the bottom of this posting? Just click on each sheet and print. Please leave a comment about how it works for you and also follow me if you want to be friends!
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Free digit cards |
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Row of sequential numbers |
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Number Sheet Used |
These free digit cards and the number sheet are available at the bottom of this posting? Just click on each sheet and print. Please leave a comment about how it works for you and also follow me if you want to be friends!
A tip--When you run off the numerals and number sheet, be sure to use stiff paper, such as cardstock, so it won’t be too bendable. On my initial use of these, my paper was not sturdy enough so when the Links were applied it was too weak to support the weight of the material.
Beginning Addition Idea
These Dollar Tree’s Addition Flash Cards were perfect for how I wanted to use addition facts. Select the facts you wish students to review and use only those cards. I like to have them select 2 different color Links (or other materials, if no Links available), to demonstrate their understanding of putting together 2 addends to make that total sum.
Beginning Subtraction Idea----
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String together Links to represent The high number |
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Then take away or remove The smaller number. How many Links are left? What is the difference between the two numbers? |
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Count by 2's-multiply by 2's. |
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Multiply by groups of 3's |
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Multiply by groups of 4's |
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