Counting Collections

The collection countdown has begun!  We are in the process of collecting items to make our class counting collections.  We began by brainstorming ideas of tiny trinkets that students can find around their house and inspecting my collection.
 

First, we brainstormed a list of possibilities.

Armed with a parent note and baggie, the kids are super excited to head home to start their quest.  I can't wait to see what treasures they dig up.  Items brought to school will then be grouped together to form counting collections.  Eventually, these family generated conglomerations will become an integral part of our math curriculum.  Let the fun begin!