Curated OER
Manipulatives for the Upper Elementary
An impressive number of math manipulative ideas are available in this math resource. This page is really a resource guide with links to 18 different math manipulative ideas. The ideas are quite good, and the pages are all printable.
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Patterns
Explore early algebra by participating in a pattern identification activity using a random assortment of different household materials. The class creates, completes, and analyzes different patterns with the help of leggos, buttons,...
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Hands-On Equations: Teacher Notes
Math manipulatives are wonderful for demonstrating any number of mathematical concepts in a concrete and visual way. Learners review the addition property of equality and the zero property using a scale model kit (not shown). They...
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Commutative Property Of Addition
In this nice math lesson plan, 1st graders use toy cars, and jelly beans to show the commutative property of addition where a+b=b+a. In this problem solving lesson plan, student groups record equations and arrange their manipulatives. A...
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Powers of Ten
Young scholars make paper ten strips using graph paper. They add them together to depict the powers of ten.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Molly's More or Less Quest
Molly is back in a More or Less Quest! This educational activity provides word problems with manipulatives for kids to practice comparing more or less. The word problems are read aloud and have objects that can be used for counting and...
ABCya
Ab Cya: Molly Adds & Subtracts From 10
This educational activity provides word problems with manipulatives for kids to practice adding and subtracting within 10. The word problems are read aloud and have objects that can be used for counting. Children may need assistance from...
ABCya
Ab Cya: Molly Adds & Subtracts From 20
This educational activity provides word problems with manipulatives for kids to practice adding and subtracting within 20. The word problems are read aloud and have objects that can be used for counting. Children may need assistance from...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: 6 Beads
Use the diagram on this one page website to solve the problem. There are teacher notes and the solution is only a click away.