Chapters 1 & 2

1.  How do you (or will you) differentiate your math stations? {I added this from the bookmark...sorry} This is something I will need to make sure is happening when I start math stations in the fall. I liked the idea of color coding - so the kids would know what items they would need.
2.  How and where do you keep your math stations? I think after I reorganize all my math materials, I will be able to use a rolling cart with 2 shelves for this. It holds some of my math materials now. I know I have enough bins or containers to make the stations. :)
3.  How do you keep your math materials organized.? Well, I have a very small cabinet with some materials. I have a rolling cart with containers of materials. I have some other containers on top of another cabinet. These were mostly for math stations. I often thought "wow, these are great but there is some wasted space in the containers." I know that we will be looking at some of the materials this week in school. I will be getting the kiddos to help me reorganize! They will love it and I will benefit! Win Win! I'm off to read that chapter again before tomorrow at school!

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  1. Deedee WillsJune 5, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Thank you for linking up!!!!
    Mrs. Wills Kindergarten

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  2. Kinder BearsJune 6, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    I like your idea of using the rolling cart. I have one and didn't want to get rid of it. Now I think I have a new and useful idea for it. Thank you.

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  3. KrissyJune 6, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    No problem for the idea! Glad I could help!

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