Just as i thought math was only going to get boring. That we were just going to sit and listen to teacher talk for two or three hours, i went to math and our teacher had us learning with color tiles like we used in elementary. I am a visual learner so being able to learn with the color tiles on how to find ways to make perimeters of 20 and twelve in all kinds of different ways was fun. Being able to play with math made me feel like i could be able to do almost anything with it. Using the color tiles for making models of shapes with different perimeters was a good way of having a strategy for problem solving.
Color tiles is a fun way to use colors and shapes for young children to learn. here is a video i found on YouTube with making shapes with color tiles. This link will take you to a website with activities for hands on math for younger kids using spinners, colored tiles, color shapes and more.
I am more of a visual learner myself, as I think most people are. I think children especially work best with hands-on activities that they can actually play around with. Incorporating things such as color tiles into math activities are really going to help children understand the concepts much easier.
ReplyDeleteIn the video you posted I learned that they have jumbo color pattern blocks. Like the man said in the video, it is very good for younger students with small hands. It allows them to hold and play with them better. And I find this very helpful.
ReplyDeleteIf you had the option would you rather listen to lecture or do hands-on learning? I know I would definitely rather do hands-on activities as would most people. Children seem to have a hard time listening for long periods of time, but activities on the other hand are much more exciting! Blocks and different shapes are much more exciting to children than book work.
ReplyDeleteI found this helpful and agree with Desiree, it is good for younger students. The video was helpful in learning this as well and I would also prefer hands on learning.
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