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This activity | This activity introduces the child to the concept of fractions. | ||
== Presentation == | == Presentation == | ||
# | # Carry the fraction skittles one at a time to a mat or table. Place them in the upper right corner. | ||
#:[[File:Fraction Skittles 1.JPG|300px|center]] | #:[[File:Fraction Skittles 1.JPG|300px|center]] | ||
# | # Take the whole fraction skittle and hold it upside down. Trace the edge of the base with two fingers. "This is one whole." | ||
#:[[File:Fraction Skittles 2.JPG|300px|center]] | #:[[File:Fraction Skittles 2.JPG|300px|center]] | ||
# | # Take the halves fraction skittle and hold it upside down in the other hand to show that the two skittles are the same size. | ||
#:[[File:Fraction Skittles 3.JPG|300px|center]] | #:[[File:Fraction Skittles 3.JPG|300px|center]] | ||
# | # Set them side-by-side on the mat. | ||
#:[[File:Fraction Skittles 4.JPG|300px|center]] | #:[[File:Fraction Skittles 4.JPG|300px|center]] | ||
# | # Take the halves fraction skittle and show that it comes apart in two equal pieces. "One, two. There are two halves." | ||
#:[[File:Fraction Skittles 5.JPG|300px|center]] | #:[[File:Fraction Skittles 5.JPG|300px|center]] | ||
== Points of Interest == | == Points of Interest == | ||
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== Variations and Extensions == | == Variations and Extensions == | ||
There is a very different and separate presentation for this work at the elementary level. AMI albums do not have a primary level presentation on this material. | |||
In elementary, children work with dividing fractions by fractions using these fraction skittles. They are quickly introduced to the concept of which is which (what is described here as the "primary presentation", and they catch on quickly. The primary presentation does not seem necessary. | |||
== Material == | == Material == | ||
===Make Your Own=== | |||
[[Category:Make_your_own]] | |||
*Fraction circles could be made from different colors of felt: | |||
*: [[File:Counting Coconuts felt fractions.JPG|300px]] | |||
*: (For a description of how these were made, see [http://countingcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/08/felt-fractions.html Counting Coconuts].) | |||
==Printable Cards== | |||
*: [[Fracciones Montessori.pdf]] | |||
*: (For a description of the Fraction Skittles Cards, see [http://manualidadeseducativas.blogspot.com.es/2012/11/peones-fraccionados-sensorial-y.html Manualidades Educativas].) | |||
===Where to Buy=== | ===Where to Buy=== | ||
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[http://www.montessoriresources.com/Fraction-Skittles-with-Box-P587.aspx Albanesi] $298.00<br> | |||
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Fraction_Skittles_p/m29.htm Alison's] $60.00<br> | |||
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[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/fraction-skittles-tray/ Thinkamajigs] $125.95 (AMI)<br> | |||
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Revision as of 20:35, 18 July 2018
Introduction to the Fraction Insets | |
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Math - Fractions | |
Level | Primary Elementary |
Age | 5.5+ |
Materials | four fraction skittles |
This activity introduces the child to the concept of fractions.
Presentation
- Carry the fraction skittles one at a time to a mat or table. Place them in the upper right corner.
- Take the whole fraction skittle and hold it upside down. Trace the edge of the base with two fingers. "This is one whole."
- Take the halves fraction skittle and hold it upside down in the other hand to show that the two skittles are the same size.
- Set them side-by-side on the mat.
- Take the halves fraction skittle and show that it comes apart in two equal pieces. "One, two. There are two halves."
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
There is a very different and separate presentation for this work at the elementary level. AMI albums do not have a primary level presentation on this material.
In elementary, children work with dividing fractions by fractions using these fraction skittles. They are quickly introduced to the concept of which is which (what is described here as the "primary presentation", and they catch on quickly. The primary presentation does not seem necessary.
Material
Make Your Own
- Fraction circles could be made from different colors of felt:
- (For a description of how these were made, see Counting Coconuts.)
Printable Cards
- Fracciones Montessori.pdf
- (For a description of the Fraction Skittles Cards, see Manualidades Educativas.)
Where to Buy
Adena $33.41
Affordable Montessori $49.00
Albanesi $298.00
Alison's $60.00
Best Montessori Toys $27.74
Bruins $140.00
Cabdev $153.00
Caliber $40.99
Creative Learning $29.95
E & 0 $88.00
Grandpas $59.00
Juliana Group $268.80
Kid Advance $34.99
Montessori Concepts $30.00
Montessori Land $49.00
Montessori N' Such $49.95
Montessori Outlet $39.95
Nienhuis $180.50
Thinkamajigs $45.95
Thinkamajigs $125.95 (AMI)
Meroco Montessori $23 (Large Wooden Fraction Skittles with Stand)