What kinds of items do you include in your slow start or morning bins/tubs? - Uppercase

What kinds of items do you include in your slow start or morning bins/tubs?

I have a variety of STEM related bins that my students can choose from each morning when they enter the classroom. I have paper cups for stacking, MagnaTiles, Legos, connecting tubes, brain flakes, magnetic marble runs, blocks, play dough with extruders, and much more. I try to switch them out monthly so they are new and fresh, but I am looking for some new ideas!

Brandie Loomis Ed.S

January 25, 2024
Keva Planks are one of my all-time favorites, followed by puzzles. I think puzzles are so underrated but there is so much critical thinking, spatial awareness, problem solving, and fine motor skills that are involved with solving puzzles.

Ashley Thomas

January 26, 2024

I have used these and legos in the past. I also have used tangrams!

Kristen Poindexter

January 27, 2024
Puzzles are most definitely underrated! There are so many skills that can be developed by putting them together and working to find where each piece belongs.

I also love the tiny building blocks! I’m glad you shared them! I should get those out for my students to use!