Louisiana Resource Center for Educators (LRCE) - New in the Library

Hands-on manipulatives in the library
The library has manipulatives in all content areas that are available to check out. Here are some examples:

	Wooden blocks
	Sets of wooden blocks of various shapes, either colored or plain.
	Grades PreK+

	Safe-T Compass
	This 6" compass can draw circles from .25" to 10" in diameter. Unique design eliminates the sharp point found on traditional compasses. Can be used with assorted writing instruments. Made with shatter-resistant SAFE-T® plastic. Includes two mini-rulers (inches and centimeters).
	30 to a set
	Grades 3+

	Base 10 Set
	These plastic base ten manipulatives can be used to engage students in concrete demonstrations of place value and base ten concepts. Includes 1 base ten cube, 10 base ten flats, 50 base ten rods, and 100 base ten units.
	Grades K-8

	Connecting Color Tiles Periodic Table
	Plastic tiles snap together to form a complete periodic table of the elements. Each 1" x 1" color-coded tile is printed with the atomic number, atomic symbol, atomic weight, and electron ring configuration for each of the 115 elements. 45 additional tiles representing common elements are included enabling students to construct and balance equations for numerous elements and compounds.
	Grades 4+

	Geoboards
	One or two sided geoboards in various sizes, including overheads.

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