# 113. Managing Math Expectations and Math Materials

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Podcast: [Kindergarten Cafe Podcast: Simple Tips for Teaching Kindergarten](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kindergarten-cafe-podcast-simple-tips-for-teaching-kindergarten-6572540)
Published: 2025-12-11T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://kindergarten-cafe.captivate.fm
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## Resource

This week, I’m answering two real questions from teachers like you, all about math in kindergarten. If you've been wondering how to organize counting collections without drowning in buttons and cubes… or what students should realistically be able to count and write by December… you're in the right place. In this episode I share: How I organize and rotate counting collections (without spending a fortune) Why I group collections into 0–10, 10–20, and 20–100 Tips for choosing the right containers and labeling systems  What realistic number writing and counting should look like in December vs. February When to worry about number skills and what’s totally developmentally normal Simple strategies to boost number sense + help kids count and organize objects  Resources: What are the Key Components to Teaching Math in Kindergarten? Connect with Zeba: Instagram - @kindergartencafe Facebook - @kindergartencafe Website - www.kindergartencafe.org Tik Tok - @kindergartencafe Mentioned in this episode: Caring Critters Books Felipe the Feeling Frog: https://www.kindergartencafe.org/felipe/ Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle: https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/

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