Having fun while learning is such an important part of children's development and recycling materials is an important part of our daily live, so why not combine these two elements.

Today we are going to upcycle/recycle styrofoam or polystyrene. This is another versatile product that can be used for all our subjects, and it makes some wonderful art project.

Mathematics fun with styrofoam

1. Practice placevalues
   
2. Practice number orders
   
3. Measure and estimate
   
4. Math facts
   
5. Number associations
   
6. Shapes and colors
   
7. Make a geoboard
   

Language is fun

1. Make letter blocks for learners to practice their spelling.
   
2. Phonics Spinners
   
3. Phonics plate (This is done with plastic plates, but polystyrene plates can also be used)
   
4. Use styrofoam letters to help learners learn the shape and form of letters.
   

Be creative!!

1. Practice fine motorskills by creating this pattern while stringing.
   
2. Styrofoam pattern art
   
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Let's build something

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