Math Toy Tub

I have saved all the little toys throughout the years and now they occupy two tubs for free choice time.  I encourage sorting, color identification and counting during this time. 

Tray Work

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Since it's the beginning of the year, we do lots of free exploration with our math materials.  I use trays that are padded with foam to make them quieter.  Then I put each child's pattern blocks in a tub and place them on the tray.  They are only allowed to keep their materials on their own tray.  The trays are stored on a bookshelf at the end of each table group.