My project today was to make more Bottle Cap Math sets.
If you want to read my original introduction post about my Bottle Cap math product look HERE.
This is a popular center in my classroom so I wanted to make multiple sets with the collection of caps I lugged home for summer break prep.
First, I sorted all the different style caps and threw out the ones I didn't like. I'm picky like that.
I tried to keep the same color whites together as well as kept in mind the cap heights.
Then I broke out all my colored Sharpie pens and went to work.
I suggest that you use different colors as much as possible to help separate sets.
Light colors like yellow and orange don't show well on the caps from my experience.
I labeled caps with a variety of numbers. Some were simply numbered 0-9 and others depending on the skill were 2 or 3 digit numbers. The best part about many of the worksheets are they are open ended and you can add more numbers or change them out as needed.
I also printed up the Bottle Cap concept worksheets and laminated them for yearly reuse.
Concepts include place value, rounding, sequencing, fractions, skip counting, probability, measuring, multiplication, and addition and subtraction
Here are game sets in action
You can get any of the sets {HERE}
Comparing Numbers
Place Value
Sequencing Before and After
Rounding
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What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteJennifer
kindertrips
I have never thought of using bottle caps as math manipulatives! How smart! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete-Megan
First Grade Magic
Do you know how many random recyclables I collect and I have never thought to collect bottle caps???
ReplyDeleteWhat was I thinking?!?!? You've inspired me. Now, I've got to make some bottle cap games.
Thanks for sharing,
Andi
My kids would love this!
ReplyDelete✣ Miss Nelson✣
Miss Nelson’s Blog
This is a great use for bottle caps! Wonderful manipulative for math!
ReplyDeleteYour bottle cap math pack looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing about your giveaway! I just entered.
ReplyDeleteLiliris
Fourth Grade Garden
This is great, I like the concept of using bottle caps, I wish I head been collecting. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJill
Bubbalulu.blogspot.com
I have a math game that would be perfect for bottle caps! Thanks for the idea! GENIUS! :)
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Teaching Maddeness
This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTracey
Third Grade All Stars
This looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Layla
Fancy Free in Fourth
LOVE this idea:) So cool!
ReplyDeleteTonya
Tonya’s Treats for Teachers
I had my husband save me some bottle caps and then I couldn't remember why I needed them. I need him to begin saving them. Thank you for your wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteLorena
Little Treasures
This is such a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteI somehow missed this post. I"m glad I saw it on your sidebar! What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteJessica
Teach on a Limb
I love using bottle caps in the classroom! My kids love it! These ideas and activities are awesome! Can't wait to check them out a little more! Thanks for linking up:))
ReplyDelete4th Grade Frolics
What a great idea!! Thanks for popping over to my blog. As a newbie blogger, the comment made my day! I'm a new follower and can't wait to go through your archives.
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Rebecca
landingink.blogspot.com
This is a fabulous idea! Thanks! This will be a summer project. :) I also appreciate you stopping by my math link party. groovyeducator.blogspot.com
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