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Last week, I talked about a simple number sense routine in which you could use an abacus to build number sense and mental math skills. But, if you are like me, you are on the go a lot and also need some simple number sense routines that don't require any equipment! I have one for … Continue reading A Simple, On-the-Go Number Sense Routine
When we started homeschooling, I looked for a number line that I could hang up in our classroom. When I couldn't find one the right size for our space, I made my own. But, did you know that children are not ready to use a number line until their math skills have reached about the … Continue reading Stop Using a Number Line (Before 2nd Grade)
I talked in How to Get Your Children to Stop Doing Math on Their Fingers about the need to build number sense around four number relationships. To review, these relationships are (1) subitizing, (2) one and two more or less, (3) make 5 and 10, and (4) part-part-whole. An abacus is a great way to … Continue reading Using an Abacus to Build Number Sense
Do your children still use their fingers to figure out some math facts? I have to admit, I catch my 4th grader still using his sometimes. It wasn't until I researched how to build a good math foundation for my younger son, who struggles in this area, that I realized why children continue to count … Continue reading How to Stop Your Children from Doing Math on Their Fingers
How do you know when your child is ready to learn basic addition and subtraction? Well, there are five foundational math skills that children need to develop before they will be ready to learn addition and subtraction. These skills are best learned by creating lots of opportunities to practice them and by you modeling each … Continue reading The 5 Math Skills Kids Need Before Learning Math Facts