How to teach addition

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So many of my students (especially the ones that I have the hardest time engaging in academic centres) have been obsessed with toy cars so I knew this one

How many of your students use their fingers to add numbers? I have some basic tips that will guide your students in the right direction to master addition skills so they will not use their fingers to add numbers. Students should master each step before moving on to the next step. The goal is to help students see numbers in a different way which will help them think about the numbers instead of counting on their fingers. Here are the steps that will help students become proficient! First…

Hands-on math activities for children who love blocks! You can use these printable counting and addition games with your favourite unit blocks to build math towers, supporting early math and fine motor skills. Math towers – block addition activity printables Watch this video to see how you can teach addition to your children: […]

How many of your students use their fingers to add numbers? I have some basic tips that will guide your students in the right direction to master addition skills so they will not use their fingers to add numbers. Students should master each step before moving on to the next step. The goal is to help students see numbers in a different way which will help them think about the numbers instead of counting on their fingers. Here are the steps that will help students become proficient! First…

Fun math activities are a great way to get your kids to learn their basic mathematics. This Hands-On Math Craft is the perfect craft to do with kids who are visual learners. They will find it easier to learn their addition or subtraction by using the paper hands instead of just memorizing everything immediately. Paper crafts like this one are also great for large groups of kids because they are easy and inexpensive. Your kids will have a blast making their own paper hands and then using them…

Want your kids to practice math? Whether you have a kid who likes math or a kid that loathes it. There are always good ideas to change things up. You can make them look at math with new eyes. You can demonstrate that math could be fresh and fun! Here are a few ways to […]