When I was a teacher, I didn't have much $ for manipulatives. So, I always had to think about how many different ways I could use any manipulative I was considering buying. In other words, I insisted on versatility! These little creepy crawlies can be used for patterning, sorting, probability, insect-themed units, game pieces, measurement, as a way to activate prior knowledge before reading a book on insects, starting a science insect on units, etc.
When I was a teacher, I didn't have much $ for manipulatives. So, I always had to think about how many different ways I could use any manipulative I was considering buying. In other words, I insisted on versatility! These little creepy crawlies can be used for patterning, sorting, probability, insect-themed units, game pieces, measurement, as a way to activate prior knowledge before reading a book on insects, starting a science insect on units, etc.
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