Snap cubes are a staple in our class. We use them for every thing. Nice for superb motor abilities, they can be utilized in each math and literacy actions.
The one factor that I actually like about snap cubes for kids with disabilities is that you may really feel the circle on every one. That is essential for kids with visible disabilities as a result of they’ll clearly really feel the distinction between every one.
Shut your eyes and contact every one. Can you are feeling them?
When measuring, I exploit the snap cubes for kids who have to “really feel” the completely different cubes to assist them rely. Placing their finger in every gap as they rely, helps some kids differentiate between them.
Sorting can simply be finished with snap cubes. The assorted colors make them simple to see and the chunky form is simple to deal with.
I like to make use of them for our a whole lot chart. We make rows of 10 and since there are 10 completely different colors they’re good for counting by 10’s to 100. As a result of they snap collectively, they will not crumble when you find yourself working with them.
The snap cubes snap collectively in numerous instructions. This makes them good for becoming a member of collectively to make numbers and letters. That is very best for kids who have to “really feel” what they’re doing and it is a very “hand-on” technique to make quantity and letters.
I’ve used the cubes as counters throughout math work station actions.
They’re nice for engaged on one-to-one counting. As soon as the kids have positioned one dice on every merchandise, I’ve them transfer them off the cardboard and rely them.
I like patterning with snap cubes as a result of they keep collectively. They’re typically laborious for little arms to push collectively however with some apply most of my children have been in a position to do it.
In my math work stations I’ve patterning playing cards. I typically have kids which have a tough time selecting them up, so I taped a snap dice on the again of every one. I put one color on the bears and one color on the skunks.
Now they get up properly.
If you flip them round, there’s nonetheless a sample. That is nice for self checking their solutions.
How do you employ snap cubes?
I hope I’ve given you a little bit of inspiration to “assume exterior the field” and see what else you are able to do with them.
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