Room Thirty-One learns how to learn by using hands-on manipulatives. Each day, children are given a new math tool to explore before we begin to use them academically. This enables students to investigate the properties of our materials before being instructed to use them in a particular manner.
Teachers love it when children choose to use math manipulatives during their "choice learning". Once or twice a week students receive a brief moment of free time. More often then not, they choose to further past investigations.
While building with pattern blocks, students get the chance to walk about the room and view the work of their peers. This allows them to use the blocks in new ways and learn how to compliment their friends.
Symmetry and patterning occur naturally when children explore these tools.
And if at all possible, wheels will be added.
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