An open number line—one that isn’t labeled with numbers—is a great tool with many applications in the math classroom. The power of an open number line is that you write in only the numbers...
Looking for a quick and easy way to review math skills? Try this set of FREE January 2024 math problem of the day calendars! 3 versions for grades K-8.
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Earlier this month, we talked about the math explosion that took place during our block play. I shared the delight of capturing a play buzz to knock out early learning standards through play. To...
To truly understand place value, students need to not only identify the place, or position, a digit is sitting in (e.g., the 4 is in the tens place or there are 4 tens), but they...
Have the children estimate and then use their inchworms to measure the length of outdoor items. For example, measure the height of the pail. Estimate how many four-inch worms high the pail is and then...
Math practice should be engaging for students, and what could be more engaging than connecting math to a charming children’s book? And while we want math to be engaging, let’s not forget that the...
The main goal of this game is to help students see the connection between multiplying and dividing by powers of ten and place value within our base ten system.
Oftentimes, when kids learn this skill...