Math Manipulative Activities
For more descriptions of activities using the math manipulatives you received to use at home, see the resources below. These resources include a variety of links to online activities and YouTube videos to help you better understand how to use math manipulatives while strengthening and enhancing your math experiences! Everything is organized according to grade level. We sincerely hope that you enjoy learning about mathematics as you use the manipulatives and activities that have been provided!
At Home Activities Handouts
Math Activities--Grades 1 & 2.pdfGrades 1 and 2
Math Activities -- Grades 3, 4, & 5.pdfGrades 3, 4 and 5
Math Activities--Grades 6, 7, & 8.pdfGrades 6, 7 and 8
Student Materials--Additional Information.pdfAdditional Activities
Additional Activities and Videos
1st - 2nd Grade - Unifix Cubes
UNIFIX CUBES are great for helping students count to 100 by ones, tens, and grouping. They are a great visual tool for students develop skills in shape identification, pattern recognition, matching, color identification, measurement, eye-hand coordination, and fine motor skills. They are also fun to build with!
Helpful Videos (we are not promoting you buy anything):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MnBWtSMRlI
1st - 2nd Grade - Place Value Flip Chart
The PLACE VALUE FLIP CHART introduces early learners to the concepts of counting and place value. It creates a visual representation of numbers to make them easier to understand. Each section of this sturdy, colorful chart contains flip cards for 0 to 9, and students can manipulate this set directly and freely to recognize place value. This chart is designed with a collapsible, flat base. It easily stores it in a desk, shelf or backpack. When it’s time to learn again, the chart quickly converts to standing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS32l5WhSuY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4FXl4zb3E4
**At Home Activities Included: The flip chart includes one set of 20 task cards that can be used to facilitate a game or quick review of the concepts covered at school.
3rd – 5th Grades - Pattern Blocks
PATTERN BLOCKS allows students to explore a large range of math concepts including counting, sorting, symmetry, design, area, measurement, fractions, and geometric shape attributes. The pattern blocks easily fit together in every possible shape, combination and pattern. Each set contains 6 different shapes and has 100 total shapes.
Helpful Videos (we are not promoting you buy anything):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bxEdrYmWh0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vymGh39oPOE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOpBj3nSZSU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIYSOHTT_fY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHg1Ofrzaj8
https://www.fairypoppins.com/pattern-blocks-activities/ (free download available at end)
3rd – 5th Grades - Fraction Tiles
FRACTION TILES are a fantastic visual way to learn fractions! Each set is a 51-piece set that comes in (and can be stored in) a 9” x 10” plastic tray. There are 9 different colorful proportional tiles representing 1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, and 1/12. These tiles are also a great way to teach measurement using a ruler.
Helpful Videos (we are not promoting you buy anything):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4Jyj5cBWIY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSdraeh1KQM
3rd – 5th Grades - Color Number Cubes
COLOR NUMBER CUBES (set of 12) are great hands-on visuals that can be helpful to teach math dice concepts to children such as place value, probability, and properties of cubes.
Helpful Videos (we are not promoting you buy anything):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLWUCnuoTiA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mURewZfiykY
https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/dice-games/
6th – 8th Grades - ANGLEGS
ANGLEGS (72 piece set) are an essential math geometry tool designed to teach shape identification, spatial reasoning, measurement, polygon properties, and more! These variety packs of colored Anglegs come in 6 different lengths and colors that allow kids to build polygons of their choice, as well as 2 protractors to designed for measuring angles. Anglegs are fun to work with and they help students understand geometric concepts!
Helpful Videos (we are not promoting you buy anything):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNW6iNixdmw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H69J0VHbnwo
6th – 8th Grades -Pattern Blocks
PATTERN BLOCKS allows students to explore a large range of math concepts including counting, sorting, symmetry, design, area, measurement, fractions, and geometric shape attributes. The pattern blocks easily fit together in every possible shape, combination and pattern. Each set contains 6 different shapes and has 100 total shapes. Pattern blocks also allow middle school students to explore definitions and properties of various polygons in greater detail.
Helpful Videos (we are not promoting you buy anything):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bxEdrYmWh0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGuY1MoO_4c