GRADE 3 REQUIRED NOT INCLUDED LIST MANIPULATIVES AVAILABLE FROM MLC Bridges Number Corner modeling clay, packages of 4 ¼-pound sticks MLC item #CLAY 10 8 * real or plastic coins MLC item #CPL at least 10 dimes, 4 quarters, and 2 half dollars Interlocking cubes, set of 1,000 MLC item #HL10 1 student whiteboards, markers, and erasers MLC item #MBDE10 CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS rulers marked in centimeters and inches MLC item #RUL10 CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS 1 CS pocket chart, standard MLC item #SPC 1 1 1* calculators MLC item #TI01 ½ CS ½ CS ½ CS* ½ CS* toothpicks, flat, 1 box MLC item #TP 2 2 CLASSROOM ITEMS Bridges Number Corner clock, teacher display (e.g., Judy Clock) 1 1 1 colored pencils or markers (sets of assorted colors) CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS envelope, 9 12 1 1 envelopes, small 113 CS 1 34 15 3 CS glue or glue sticks CS CS CS CS* CS CS CS CS CS CS CS* hole punches 10* 10* markers, sets of assorted colors CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS meter stick (marked in millimeters) 1 1 overhead transparencies * * paper fasteners (such as brads) 11 11 The Math Learning Center 0916 1
CLASSROOM ITEMS (CONTINUED) Bridges Number Corner paperclips, box of 100 5+ 5 1* paperclips, box of 100, keep sealed 10 10 paperclips, large, box of 100 1 pencils, 30, in a small box or sturdy bag 30 30 pencils, unsharpened 5 5 pipe cleaners or Wikki Stix (4 pipe cleaners or sticks) 4 4 plastic sleeve (to use with erasable/washable markers) 1 1 pocket folders CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS pointer 1 1 1 scissors CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS tape, masking tape, removable painter s * tape, transparent yardstick 1 1 1 1 BOOKS Bridges Number Corner heavy books (such as dictionaries or textbooks; note that 2 must be of congruent size) 40 40 read-aloud books, any titles of your choice 4 4 The Math Learning Center 0916 2
PAPER Bridges Number Corner adding machine tape, rolls MLC item #AMTAPE in addition to those included in kit consumable 3 butcher paper, 36 wide card stock, 8 ½ by 11 sheets 6+ 6+ cardboard (various kinds see Unit 8) chart or poster paper, 40 by 40 (sheets) 4 3 1 chart or poster paper, 24 by 36 (sheets) 81+ 2 5 11+ 5 7 4 18 10 10 4 2 3 construction paper, 12 by 18 (sheets) 135+ 3 45 57 CS+ copy paper, 12 by 18 (sheets) 10 10 copy paper, 8.5 by 14 (sheets) CS CS drawing or poster paper, 12 by 18 ½ CS ½ CS drawing or poster paper, 9 by 12 CS CS index cards, 3 5, pack of 100 1 sentence strips 3 3 sticky notes, 1½ 2, pads of at least 90 13+ 1 1 1 10 sticky notes, 3 3, pads of at least 90 8+ 2 1 1 2 2 student math journals (e.g., composition books) CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS The Math Learning Center 0916 3
OTHER Bridges Number Corner container, 2-liter 1 1 container, 50 ml (e.g., travel-size shampoo, lotion, or contact lens solution bottle) 1 1 containers for pouring (such as pitchers), at least 1-liter 6 6 1 1 containers of varying volume 5+ 5+ cups, paper or plastic, various sizes 5 5 egg carton, 1 dozen size 2CS 2CS food coloring, red, blue, or green 1 1 milk or juice carton, 1-quart, empty and clean 1 1 objects in a basket, to measure (see Unit 4) 5 5 paper lunch sacks ½ CS+ ½ CS paper grocery or gift bag 1 1 paper plates, 6 uncoated CS+ CS+ paper towels, 1 roll (or cloth towel) pictures of bridges (see Unit 8) 20+ 20+ ping-pong ball 1 1 plastic bottle, half-liter 10 10 plastic bottles, varying capacity, labeled 40+ 40+ plastic bottles, clear or translucent, 1-liter, with tops 14 14 6 rock, less than 1 kilogram 1 1 sponge or thin foam block, about 8 3 1.5 1 1 string, heavy cotton, 1-foot lengths 20+ 12+ 8 teaspoon 1 1 timer, stopwatch, or clock with second hand, for timing students 1 1 trays, box lids, or cardboard for storing model bridges (see Unit 8) CS+ CS+ The Math Learning Center 0916 4
OTHER (CONTINUED) Bridges Number Corner tray or shallow container (e.g., cafeteria tray, rectangular baking pan, shoebox lid) 6 6 1 yarn zip-top bag, 1-gallon 1 1 zip-top bags, sandwich size, box of 100 1 In addition to the items listed above, teachers will need the following: Printing supplies sufficient for copies of teacher masters as needed (14 reams white copy paper, plus a few reams in different pastel colors, recommended for a grade 3 classroom of 30 students) Whiteboard and markers in a few colors, or equivalent writing board/space Pencils, highlighters in 3 colors, washable markers in several colors, and at least one permanent marker Scissors, tape, and glue Classrooms should also have the following available for general use: Analog wall clock Construction paper (9 12 ) in various colors Scratch paper, writing paper, and pencils OPTIONAL ITEMS Bridges Number Corner base ten pieces or blocks MLC item #USM or PGT10 included in Bridges kit; optional but not included in Number Corner) book, One Hundred Hungry Ants by Elinor J. Pinczes MLC item #OHHA * * * 1* * books, a few about quilts with pictures * * building blocks (miscellaneous) * * camera 1* 1* funnel MLC item #FUNNEL 1* 1* pan balance scales with metric weights MLC item #BPP in addition to that included in kit 2* 2* 2* pictures of coral reef ecosystems or coral reef plants and animals * * postage stamps, groups of different costs and places * * toilet paper or paper towel roll cores (see Unit 8) * * tongue depressors or craft sticks (consumable; see Unit 8) * * whiteboard magnets, set of 4 or more * * * The Math Learning Center 0916 5