kindergarten math activity: fill the chute (algebra; number sense)

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Kindergarten Sample Kindergarten Sample LessonLesson

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• All 12 x 12 x 18 crates are made of wood with hand grips for easy carryingAll 12 x 12 x 18 crates are made of wood with hand grips for easy carrying• Each crate comes with 20 individually packed lessons.Each crate comes with 20 individually packed lessons.• All lessons follow standards set by the NCTMAll lessons follow standards set by the NCTM• Lessons cover all 5 core math strands: measurement, algebra, number Lessons cover all 5 core math strands: measurement, algebra, number

sense, geometry, and odds & order. sense, geometry, and odds & order.

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• All lessons come in a sturdy 10 x 12 eight mil vinyl envelopeAll lessons come in a sturdy 10 x 12 eight mil vinyl envelope• All supplies are reusable and included in the envelopeAll supplies are reusable and included in the envelope• Lessons are set up to be played by 2 to 4 (or more) studentsLessons are set up to be played by 2 to 4 (or more) students• Fun and creative activities promote repetition and understanding of Fun and creative activities promote repetition and understanding of

core math conceptscore math concepts


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Parts of the LessonParts of the LessonObjectives adhere to the NCTM grade level standards

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Fill the ChuteFill the Chute


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Object of the game is for students to correlate the number rolled with the number of counters needed. Students will be adding counters to reach a total of 10.

Game board, counters and numbered die are included for up to 4 players.

Yellow Player Green Player Blue Player Red Player

Fill the ChuteFill the Chute

Yellow Player

Rolls 5

Green Player

Rolls 3

Blue Player

Rolls 1

Red Player

Rolls 3

How many more counters do you think you need to reach the top?

How many counters does it take to fill the chute?

Who has the furthest to go to reach the top?


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Guided questionsHelps with problem solving skills and deeper understand of math concepts.

Fill the ChuteFill the Chute Playing Fill the Chute along with the guided questions Playing Fill the Chute along with the guided questions

helps develop students’ understanding of the correlation helps develop students’ understanding of the correlation between a numeral and an amount.between a numeral and an amount.

Playing Fill the Chute begins the formation of the basic Playing Fill the Chute begins the formation of the basic concept of addition. concept of addition.

Repeated play will help students develop skills Repeated play will help students develop skills necessary to succeed in math.necessary to succeed in math.

Studies consistently show that success in math at a Studies consistently show that success in math at a young age is an indicator of future success.young age is an indicator of future success.


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Fill the Chute is just one of theFill the Chute is just one of the games in the Kindergarten games in the Kindergarten crate. Below is a full list of all 20 game/activities.crate. Below is a full list of all 20 game/activities.

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kindergarten math activity: fill the chute (algebra; number sense)

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