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Subitizing: Developing Number Sense K-2

Subitizing: Developing Number Sense K-2

Subitizing is being able to quickly recognize how many objects are in a small set without having to count the objects. In this short video I show how to use dot cards, dice, 10-frames, and dominoes in developing number sense skills so important for success in mathematics. .

Family Math Night Make-N-Take Kit

Family Math Night Make-N-Take Kit

We all know that when parents get involved in their child’s education, student learning increases.  What better way to get parents actively involved in important skills than through fun and engaging games that reinforce classroom learning?  That’s the idea behind the newest addition to our Family Math Night kit series:  Make-N-Take Station Kit. Designed to give students practice in important number skills, our Make-N-Take Kit is the perfect way to make sure your K-5 students continue the learning at home….

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Beginning Multiplication: CCSSM 3.0A.01

Beginning Multiplication: CCSSM 3.0A.01

Learning to skip count? Here’s a fun way to do it. Find old wrapping or craft paper that displays a variety of objects easy to count. Then have your child circle groups of a given number. Skip count by writing the numbers in the groups. (Teachers, you can laminate the paper and use it over and over!) CCSSM 3.OA.01

The Equals Sign: CCSSM

The Equals Sign: CCSSM

I love activities that are super simple yet pack a powerful punch.  This is one of those.  And the good news is, it can be done no matter what grade level you teach which means it lends itself well to differentiation.  But the even better news is that it covers a lot of standards in a fun and engaging way. The main objective, however, is to teach the concept of equality in equations. (I should mention that one of my…

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