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Activity

Sorting Manipulatives

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About this Activity

This activity teaches a growth mindset by celebrating mistakes and how to persevere through the activity.

Skills Addressed

  • Focus & Self Control
  • Growth Mindset
  • Numeracy
  • Resilience
  • Sorting

Activity Details

  • Place colored chips, math counters, or other manipulatives in patterns, and challenge the kids to copy patterns.
  • Celebrate the mistakes. Explain how mistakes are evidence of success-in-progress. Perseverance and making mistakes are part of the process.

Activity Notes

  • Lesson

    Be Persistent
  • Prep Time: <10 Min
  • Activity Time: <5 Min
  • Supplies: Colored chips or other manipulatives

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