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Mixing in Math is designed to be used with materials most after-schools have on hand such as markers, scrap paper, and a watch or clock.

Although no special materials are needed for Mixing in Math, incentives are always a great way to promote a new program. Below are ideas for incentives to use as part of Mixing in Math kick-off or as a way to reward sites that take the lead on implementing Mixing in Math. All of these materials can be used with Mixing in Math activities.

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Suggested items

One place to purchase

Calculators

www.forteachersonly.com

Graph paper, large chart size

www.teachersparadise.com

Kitchen timers

www.shopzilla.com

Measuring cups

www.ealeducation.com

Measuring tapes

www.joann.com

Pedometers

www.amazon.com

Play money

www.orientaltrading.com

Stop watches

www.orientaltrading.com

White board

www.abcstuff.com/items/MB035.html

World record books

www.amazon.com/scholastic-book-world-records