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Math Discovery Salt Box

STEM Lesson Plans

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Lesson plan developed by Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed

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Activity:  

Math Discovery Salt Box

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Age Group:

• Toddler

Math Discovery Salt Box

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Objectives:  

• Children will discover math symbols, numbers, and shapes in a hands-on way
  

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CDA Competency Standard:

II.5.1a

• Activities and materials encourage curiosity, exploration and discovery.
  

a) Activities involve developmentally appropriate, hands-on experiences

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Materials: 

• Small plastic clear bin
• Salt
• Paintbrush
• Laminated paper with math symbols, numbers, and shapes
• Tape
  

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Procedure: 

To prepare materials:

• Draw or print out a page with mathematical symbols on it. Laminate the page and tape it to the outside bottom of the bin. Fill the bin with salt and place a paintbrush in it.
• Invite the child to use the paintbrush to sweep the salt away and discover the mathematical symbols.
  

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Assessment: 

Did the toddler discover the math symbols and recognize any of them? Observe and record any discoveries or new knowledge.

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