Look what I made last night!  That's right!  They're counters for math homework.  The kids were absolutely thrilled that they got to count out five of each color (red, blue, green and yellow) to put in their math homework box!  We start math homework next week and they can't wait to take their boxes home!  I know this idea isn't anywhere near new but it is a manipulative that I can send home and we can use all year for different math standards and strategies.  I only painted one side so we can use them for addition activities later (can you say "shake and spill!).  So excited!

Just two large bags of kidney beans and four cans of (inexpensive) spray paint!