Center
Math Fingers (K)
Stage 1: Show and Say
Narrative
Students choose a card. One partner shows the same number of fingers as the card and the other partner says the number of fingers shown.
Stage 2: Fewer or More
Narrative
Students choose a card. One partner uses their fingers to show a quantity that is fewer than the fingers on the card. The other partner uses their fingers to show a quantity that is more.
Stage 3: Add 2 Hands
Narrative
Each partner holds up some fingers on one hand. Partners work together to figure out how many fingers are up altogether.
Stage 4: Make 10
Narrative
One partner rolls the cube on the mat and shows that number of fingers. The other partner determines how many more fingers are needed to make 10. Both partners fill in an equation to show the 2 parts that make 10.