Whats in your math centre?  I usually have about 3-4 locations for our math resources in my Reggio Inspired Kindergarten Room. I also have a math kit for our outdoor program as we do a lot of our math outdoors. Keep reading to see how I distribute my math materials. Math Shelf Above the math shelf I have our anchor charts such as counting strategies which we have co-created and some photos of the kids doing math play on the wall. If we are not using anchor charts then I usually have a math documentation panel. Because this panel is for Kinders it is  composed of photos, shares their thinking and is displayed at eye level. Sitting on top shelf I have generic math materials like dice, numbers, number discs , ten frames and spinners that can be used for different math play Shelf #1 has the four current math centres which are  being used for both Guided Math and self directed play. Some examples are Roll & Cover, Number Towers, Bump and Domino Match Up. When not in use th......

   Launching Guided Math and Math Play Keep it simple. During the first weeks use multiples of the same activity, build stamina very slowly, provide explicit instruction and read the room so that you are ready for the next transition.  I introduce all of the learning frameworks as soon as possible in September and this includes Guided Math. For example, during the first five days the Kinders come in groups of five to orient themselves to school, becoming familiar with the room, expectations, each other and myself. I use these short blocks to introduce and practice our frameworks including guided math.  Use Learning Partners I use learning partners for all of the math activities except soft starts.  I wait until I know the children and then assign partners, the primary goal being for them to work well together. I have limited display space in this room so instead of a pocket chart I use a projector to showcase learning partners by adding a google doc to my deskto......