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Skip counting or word skipping?
We like games at our house, but there are rules that one has to follow when using them. And the rules are not just for playing the games (those we actually often modify at will), but there are also rules … Continue reading
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Tagged #tmwyk, 4 years old, counting, games, little kids, misconceptions, skip counting
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Numicon – combining geometry and arithmetic
Translated from this post by Jane Kats. This year, we are actively using the Numicon tool in our classes. We have two sets like this one – and it’s plenty for a group of 12. (Translator’s note – here is … Continue reading
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Tagged arithmetic, arithmetic games, geometry of numbers, jane kats, manipulatives
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Discussing the meaning of “almost” with an 8 year old
I had previously mentioned that my children are very picky and slow eaters. This creates much frustration for me, but at the same time has been on multiple occasions inspiration for interesting math conversations. Yesterday, Katie was eating a cutlet … Continue reading
From math-hater to mathematician and computer scientist: The story of Allison Bishop
This is the story of an unlikely mathematician. It is the story of my friend and Funville Adventures coauthor Allison Bishop, who always imagined she’d write a book someday, but would not have guessed it would be about math. Allison … Continue reading
A number talk that turned into an investigation
It all started out with 12+12+12 a problem that was not particularly difficult for any of my 1st/2nd grade students. The students took turns suggesting strategies for doing this computation and I recorded them on the board (this was an … Continue reading
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Tagged 1st grade, 2nd grade, arithmetic, exploration, Main Line Classical Academy, number talk
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Funville Adventures live on Kickstarter!
Funville Adventures, our math-inspired children’s fantasy with Allison Bishop, had a great first day on Kickstarter! We are very excited by the interest and support that it is getting! You can check it out here. Our goal with this project … Continue reading
