Using a number line to teach math concepts is a simple and interactive way to help children gain concrete practice and increase number sense. They give kids a “cheat sheet” as they are learning how numbers relate to each other and forming a mental picture of those relationships in their minds. They are able to […]
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DIY Abacus
My daughter and I decided to make a DIY abacus this week. I love the hands-on aspect of using an abacus for math. It’s a great concrete tool for counting activities. We used to have a store-bought one, actually we used to have two, but they have been lost to our purging and roadschooling. So, […]
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