TASK 6: Mathematical resources in the Classroom

Mathematical Resources found in the preschool classroom:	Mathematics Skill / Concept that can be developed with it.	Exploring on possible activities to develop mathematical skills and concepts using these materials
Unifix cubes	Counting, calculating including ‘more / less than;’ addition, subtraction Comparing size and ordering – ‘bigger / longer, smaller, shorter;’ Sorting, matching according to colour; patterns; copying patterns. Estimating / Measuring length & weight– how many bricks long, tall, wide? How many bricks will balance a pencil, book etc?	Describe how this activity will be conducted using these resources Numbers as Labels and for Counting: Calculating Shape, space and measures: -        Patterns – colors -        Counting -        More and less
Abacus	Counting, calculating including ‘more / less than;’ addition, subtraction Comparing size – ‘bigger / more, smaller, less;’	Numbers as Labels and for Counting Touch counting Calculating: + red beods - White beods Shape, space and measures: Longer & shorter Less & more