Connections Pre-K Sampler

Whole-class activity. Teacher demonstrates thenew concept or operationwhile students observeand followalong. Here students are directed toplace four cubes on their fingers (as they count out loud) and then toplace the cubes on aDot PatternCard. Hands-onactivities like this one allow students todiscovermath concepts through experiences that addressmultiple senses andmultiple learning styles. MatchingDot PatternCards toObjects Provide 6 cubes andmaterials for dot pattern cards to each student. Showme exactly 4 cubes on your fingers. Say theword “four” as you look at the cubes. Now put your cubes on one of your cards. Place a dot on the card for each cube. 10 S tructured L essons Introduce theconcept 1 step LessonStructure: Lessons are structured to followa gradual release instructionalmodel. Every lesson startswitha teacher- directedactivity and thengradually releases the student toengage in progressivelymore independent work. All lessons encourage responsive teacher-student interactions. The use of manipulatives provides a shared workspace and introduces numerous opportunities for observation, praise, and encouragement.