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Math - Stringing Beads
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Location: San Diego
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 6:44 pm
Post subject: Math - Stringing Beads
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Curriculum Area
Math (Patterns, Functions, and Algebra)
Developmental Goals
This activity is intended for the following:
To become familiar with patterns
To develop fine motor skills
Behavioral Objectives
Achievement of goals is indicated by the following actions in children:
By creating a pattern using beads
By describing or reading a pattern on a necklace
By stringing beads to make a necklace
Materials Needed
1.Multiple foam beads of varying shapes and colors
2.Medium-sized, transparent, plastic container
3.Strands of elastic thread or lacing strings each measuring 12 inches long (at least one strand per child)
4.Round paper plates (one per child)
5.Child-sized table (accommodates 4-6 children)
6.Child-sized chairs (for 4-6 children)
Procedure
1.Set-up – A clear container which holds different foam beads is set at the middle of the table. Depending on the number of children, round paper plates with strands of elastic thread or lacing strings are placed around the table.
2.Hook – To capture the interest of the children, the teacher shows the necklace she is wearing. She informs the group that she made the necklace herself. She continues by asking the children questions like “What do you notice or see in my necklace?” “Can you describe the pattern I made?” and “What patterns can you make with these beads?” Then, she directs their attention to the container with foam beads and to the strands of elastic thread or lacing strings.
3.Visuals – These will include the multiple foam beads of varying shapes and colors as well as the necklace worn by the teacher.
4.Open-ended questions – Among the questions the teacher may ask are “What are the different shapes you see?” “What are the different colors you see?” “How did you use these shapes (or colors) to make a pattern?” and “What pattern does your necklace have?”
5.Participation – The children will be allowed to get foam beads from the container and to put these on their respective paper plates. They will create their own patterns by stringing the beads through the strands of elastic thread or laces. Each child will have at least one strand of thread to use, but he/she can request for more. The teacher will assist the children in tying the ends of the string. Once finished with their necklaces, the children will read the patterns they have created.
6.Variations – The type of beads used for stringing can be varied according to the interest of the children. Beads come in several forms, such as animals and flowers. The teacher may also opt to use uncooked pasta. There is a wide variety of pasta to match different themes.* Some of the children may prefer to make bracelets. Thus, the teacher can provide short laces in addition to the foot-long laces or allow the children to cut the latter. With regard to abilities, a younger child may find it difficult to create a pattern and, therefore, would benefit from pairing with an older classmate. The older child can start a pattern which the younger child can follow. For children who are adept with repeating patterns, the teacher can introduce growing patterns and encourage the children to string beads using their own growing patterns.
*The website www.pastashoppe.com shows a broad selection of pasta
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