Casie Mally

This math center is called Finger Counting. While in different math rotations each student
will come across this center while in rotation. Each student is to use the given work sheet as a
guide to create the problem with the large numbers that have been pre-made and hands that are
also pre-made. After they have set up the addition or subtraction problem they will use the hands
to show the the answer to the problem. One they have done those two steps they will record their
answer on to the provided worksheet.
Grade: Kindergarten
Length of Time: 25 Minutes
Materials Needed: Rice, construction paper ( or any paper that is cut into large squares), black
think marker, latex gloves, worksheet.
Instructions: There will be worksheet provided for the students. There will be laminated picture
examples at the center.
Common Core Standard:
CCSS.Math.Content.K.OA.A.3
Decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 into pairs in more than one way, e.g., by using
objects or drawings, and record each decomposition by a drawing or equation (e.g., 5 = 2 + 3 and
5 = 4 + 1).
Learning Objectives: Demonstrate an understanding of various ways to represent numbers by
-Using manipulative, drawings, and/or number sentences )e.g. 3 + 4 = 7) to show the
same number in different ways.
Perquisite Skills: Basic knowledge of addition and subtracting problems.

Casie Mally
Assessment of Student: The worksheet that is provided at the center will be my way of
assessing how the students are learning.
Learning Styles: Hands on learning is incorporated in this center. Also independent learning is
also used in this center.
Personal Refection
This is always a fun math center. I think it has some very creative aspects to it. When
thinking of a center to do for Kindergarten I thought a addition and subtract center could be fun
if paired with some rice filled gloves and big bright numbers. While in school I never came
across a center like this but have always thought it would be a fun hands on way to work with
some addition and subtraction problems! The center was pretty easy to put together. I used
simple house hold items and took me about 25 minutes to create from start to finish. Although I
did find the kitchen cleaning gloves (The thick yellow ones) do not work at all. The thin latex
gloves work the best because of the position of the thumb. Makes a huge difference!
I think will be a useful as a rear world setting because everyone use their fingers to count
every now and then but that it is great way to help visualize number when just looking at them. I
would defiantly use this center with my future students. I think it would be a great center to keep
each students mind occupied and also have some fun with the glove hands! I would check the
students work sheets once the center had ended to make sure they are understanding the concept.