#1 From day one, set ground rules for using manipualtives. Talk
about the similarities and differences between using manipualtives for
play and for using them as math tools.
#2 Talk with students about how manipulative helps them to learn math concepts.
#3 Discuss etiquette when using manipulatives if you need more green
triangles, how do you go about getting more. Interfering with another's
work is not acceptable.
#4 Set up a system for storing materials and familiarize students
with it. Some teachers designate and label a place for the
manipulatives. Others use zip-lock bags and portion out the
manipulatives for each student, pair, or group.
#5 Give students time to explore with manipulatives when introducing a
new tool. After children have explored a material, ask what they've
discovered and record observations on a chart.
#6 Post class charts about manipulative tools. It sends the message
that you value manipulatives, but also helps them to learn materials
names and how to spell them. This also reminds students of all the
possible tools available to them.
#7 Write about the use of manipulatives. Manipulatives provide a concrete objects for students to describe.
#8 Let parents work with manipulatives, it is important for them to
understand why using manipulatives is helpful in learning math.
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