For a few weeks (Or is it months? This summer has gone by so fast!), SpiderGirl has been doing repeated addition of small numbers. I hadn't yet given her the multiplication vocabulary yet, as I didn't really have much opportunity, and at this point, I don't see her as being ready to benefit from memorizing a whole bunch of facts.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Fractions Manipulatives
Although I have always used paper cut-outs for exploring fractions, there is something to be said for having something that is a bit more durable in a manipulative. One of my friends suggested cutting out foam sheets from a dollar store. I was very happy with the results.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
More Math in the Car
A few years ago, I picked up a book called Carschooling, by Diane Flynn Keith. So far, I love it. It's full of fun ideas that can keep our family enjoying a long car ride without falling into arguments due to anticipation or boredom.
On a recent car trip, I dug it out to look for some new math activities. A song that we enjoyed for at least a few verses was a variation of "99 Bottles of Beer On the Wall." I substituted 'beer' with 'juice.' The lyrics went something like this:
On a recent car trip, I dug it out to look for some new math activities. A song that we enjoyed for at least a few verses was a variation of "99 Bottles of Beer On the Wall." I substituted 'beer' with 'juice.' The lyrics went something like this:
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