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The Amazing Balancing Blocks

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Materials

balance scale

assorted sizes of unit blocks

toys or household objects of various weights

Instructions

1. Show the children pictures of objects and discuss the differences in the
stripes and spots. Look at the animal pictures and talk about the stripes and
spots.
2. Glue felt on the backs of the pictures (for flannel board use) or magnets (for
magnetic board use).
3. Divide a flannel board or magnetic board in half one side for stripes and
one for spots.
4. Give each child a picture to place on the correct side of the board.
5. Place the materials in the Math Station for children to explore and practice
with during center time.
6. Do similar activities using other animal characteristics (such as fur or
feathers, long or short necks, and so on) to help the children build their
vocabulary as well as to focus on the similarities and differences.

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