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Goal

STEAM manipulatives and centers play a crucial role in the classroom, offering a wealth of benefits for student’s development and learning. Here are some reasons why we would like to incorporate these STEAM manipulatives and centers into our classroom:
1. Problem Solving: Building toys encourage problem-solving skills. Children learn to plan, experiment, and find solutions as they construct and deconstruct structures.
2. Imagination: Through building, children can follow their own plans or collaborate with peers to create something beyond their individual imagination. It fosters creativity and innovation.
3. Self-Expression: Blocks and other building materials provide avenues for self-expression. Dual language learners can explore and demonstrate their understanding across languages.
4. Mathematics: Concepts like length, measurement, comparison, number, symmetry, and balance are practiced during block play. It’s a hands-on way to reinforce mathematical skills.
5. Continuity and Permanence: Block creations can stand for an indefinite period, engaging spatial sense and motor abilities.
6. Creativity: Children freely combine and recombine loose parts, fostering creativity. The open-ended nature of building materials allows for endless possibilities.
7. Science Exploration: Blocks provide opportunities to test hypotheses and build scientific reasoning. Children learn through hands-on experimentation.
 

 

Category

Learning Aids - Sunshine state book sets, robotics kits, puzzle boards, science models, engineering supplies, etc. 

 

What will be done with my students

Math- Students will be able to show the following standards through use of working with these STEM bins.

MA.K12.MTR.2.1-Demonstrate understanding by representing problems in multiple ways.
MA.K12.MTR.4.1- Engage in discussions that reflect on the mathematical thinking of self and others.
MA.K12.MTR.5.1- Use patterns and structure to help understand and connect mathematical concepts.
MA.K12.MTR.6.1- Assess the reasonableness of solutions.
MA.K12.MTR.7.1- Apply mathematics to real-world contexts.
MA.K.DP.1.1-Collect and sort objects into categories and compare the categories by counting the objects in each category. Report the results verbally, with a written numeral or with drawings.
MA.K.GR.1.1- Identify two- and three-dimensional figures regardless of their size or orientation. Figures are limited to circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, spheres, cubes, cones and cylinders.
MA.K.GR.1.5- Combine two-dimensional figures to form a given composite figure. Figures used to form a composite shape are limited to triangles, rectangles and squares.
MA.K.M.1.1- Identify the attributes of a single object that can be measured such as length, volume or weight.
MA.K.M.1.3- Express the length of an object, up to 20 units long, as a whole number of lengths by laying non-standard objects end to end with no gaps or overlaps.
MA.K.NSO.1.3- Identify positions of objects within a sequence using the words “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth” or “fifth.”


English Language Arts- Students will be able to show the following standards through use of working with these STEM bins.

ELA.K12.EE.4.1- Use appropriate collaborative techniques and active listening skills when engaging in discussions in a variety of situations.
ELA.K12.EE.6.1- Use appropriate voice and tone when speaking or writing.
ELA.K.C.1.5- With guidance and support from adults, improve drawing and writing, as needed, by planning, revising, and editing.
ELA.K.C.2.1- Present information orally using complete sentences.
ELA.K.V.1.1- Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.

Science- Students will be able to show the following standards through use of working with these STEM bins.

SC.K2.CS-CS.2.2-Solve age-appropriate problems (e.g., puzzles and logical thinking programs) with or without technology (i.e., computational thinking).
SC.K2.CS-CS.2.3-Solve real life issues in science and engineering using computational thinking.
SC.K.N.1.1- Collaborate with a partner to collect information.
SC.K.N.1.4- Observe and create a visual representation of an object which includes its major features.
SC.K.N.1.5- Recognize that learning can come from careful observation.


Visual Arts- Students will be able to show the following standards through use of working with these STEM bins.

VA.K.H.1.3- Explain how art-making can help people express ideas and feelings.
VA.K.S.1.1- Explore art processes and media to produce artworks.
VA.K.S.2.1- Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media. e.g., media-specific techniques, eye-hand coordination, fine-motor skills
VA.K.S.3.1- Develop skills and techniques to create with two- and/or three- dimensional media.
 

 

Benefits to my students

STEAM lessons help prepare students to take on real-world challenges using science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. STEAM also helps with development across areas such as: Fine and gross motor skills are engaged whiles using STEAM manipulatives. They enhance problem-solving abilities, language skills, and encourage feelings of success.
In summary, STEAM manipulatives and centers promote holistic development, foster creativity, and provide a joyful learning experience for children in the classroom. They are powerful teaching tools that supports cognitive, social, and emotional growth. So, incorporating these materials is essential for a well-rounded educational experience!
 

 

Budget Narrative

The materials listed below will provide five Kindergarten classes with manipulatives to foster creativity and exploration opportunities. During different subject areas, students will engage problem solving skills, communication skills, and fine motor skills.

Design and Build Engineering Centers 159.00
Design Builders 49.99
Stack & Crate Builders 59.99
Waffle Builders 59.99
Stretch & Connect Builders 59.99
Nuts & Bolts Builders 59.99
Pipe Builders 49.99
Shipping - 6.99
Total - 505.93
 

 

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