Accelerate Minds

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson to introduce or review the concept of writing numerals using a variety of materials. Materials Included: Full lesson planAssessment: Anecdotal NotesSmall Number Card Set (1-9)Large Number Mats (1-9)Arizona Early Learning Standard: M.S1.C2.c- Uses a variety of materials (i.e. clay, sand, shaving cream) to write and form numerals and numeral-like symbols.

Use this detailed lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of comparing quantities using the symbols greater than ( > ), less than ( < ), or equal to (=). Full lesson planQuantity FlashcardsGreater Than, Less Than, Equal To WorksheetAssessment: Anecdotal NotesArizona Kindergarten Learning Standard: K.CC.C.6- Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of object

Arizona Early Learning Standard:M.S1.C4.a- Identifies quantities of three to five objects without counting using visual approximation (Subitize). This game is designed to promote children’s ability to subitize quantities of objects in a hands-on, fun activity. The teacher can act as the children’s partner, or two children can play the game together. Included: Directions for preparing, setting up, and playing the memory gameVisual representation of how to set up the gameGame cardsEnjoy!

Use these color puzzles to enhance a fine motor or manipulatives center. Each puzzle can be cut out and laminated for long-term use. Colors included: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink, Gray, Black, and White. Enjoy!

As the children review the picture cards in this activity, they will identify the shape of each item and determine which category the item should be placed in. In order to complete this activity, the children will use scissors to cut out the picture cards, then they will place them under the appropriate category on the sorting paper. Early Learning Standard: Compares, describes, analyzes, and sorts two-dimensional objects using formal and informal mathematical language with prompting and support