Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Sort and Count Ii
The purpose of this task is for young scholars to sort the same set of objects according to different attributes and to practice counting to tell the number of objects in a set. The teacher should accept any way the child wants to sort...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Sort and Count I
Young scholars will have fun moving around the room and comparing items using sorting cards. They will become familiar with the math vocabulary more/less/same and most/least.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Goodie Bags
Pairs of students will compare 3 quantities and order them from least to greatest. Students will select a pre-filled baggie and sort and count the contents. They will then arrange each group in order from least to most. This activity can...
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Better Lesson: Fall Sorting Fun
Students color seasonal images and sort them 3 different ways.
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Better Lesson: Fruit Loop Fun
Using Fruit Loops, students sort by color, count, and enjoy a yummy snack!
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Better Lesson: Who Will Choose the Sorting Rule?
A flip chart on the Promethean board and laminated shapes keep student engagement high as they demonstrate their sorting skills.
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Better Lesson: Tasty Apple Sorting
In the past, we made apple tasting graphs. Since graphing isn't big in terms of Kindergarten Common Core, this is a great way to update an old tradition with a CCSS-aligned activity!
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Better Lesson: Introduction to Sorting by Color
Kindergarteners find classifying and ordering fascinating. For this lesson, students learn to sort by color.
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Better Lesson: Math Centers Review Previous Skills
Students will be able to independently practice graphing, teen numbers, and addition.
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Better Lesson: The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School Sorting
Students will be able to sort pictures that are alike and determine which group has more and fewer pictures.