Number Rings

Several teachers in my school have sets of these counting rings.  These are Mrs. Winters.  I love her wooden cube with the number written on it.  The loose leaf rings are large (perhaps 3 inches) with the corresponding number of wooden beads.

What a power way to present number quantity.  Love it!

A basket full of number rings.

A Reggio Inspired Classroom

I recently had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful Reggio inspired teacher, Mrs. Foshee.  Her room was fab!  Here is a sneak peek:

 Here is her number line.  Love, love it!

 The number is constructed out of tacks and yarn.

 Love the nature items.

 The letters were created from twine.

 Isn't this a grand calendar?!  Love it.

 Painted leaves displayed in wooden frames.

 These would be easy to pick up at thrift stores and garage sales.

 A wonderful tray of nature finds.

Good stuff!

Free Number Posters Download!

I absolutely loved this number frieze I saw in a first grade classroom in Switzerland.  I have made a version for myself.  I wanted to share it with you!  What I love about this number line is how it relates the number to something concrete that occurs naturally.   I chose images that are found in life with that number.  It is such a great anchor for the brain.  Enjoy!