I love to teach math concepts hands-on and there's nothing more engaging than an edible treat! Any edible treat that comes in two different designs, colors, or sizes could be used for this activity.I started by admiring different candies, but eventually decided on animal crackers, not squishy or ... Read More about How to Teach Fact Families with Animal Crackers (Freebie)
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How to Easily Teach the Add 8 Rule
Are you ready to teach your students how to add 8 to a single digit number? Then, let's get hopping! Just as with The 9 Rule, I created two different resources for teaching The 8 Rule addition fact strategy. Both resources are based on making a ten. The first resource, which includes a free ... Read More about How to Easily Teach the Add 8 Rule
2 Helpful Ways for Teaching How to Add 9
Do you need ideas for teaching how to add 9 to a single digit number? While I was creating my Monkey in the Middle addition fact strategy resources, I decided using cube towers or rods would also be perfect for demonstrating in a concrete way how and why you can Make a 10 to Add 9. Once I started ... Read More about 2 Helpful Ways for Teaching How to Add 9
What is the Best Way to Teach Monkey in the Middle?
Who would have thought someone would name an addition fact strategy after a childhood game? When I first came across a reference to Monkey in the Middle as a name for an addition fact strategy, it evoked memories of playing this game as a child! I have also seen this strategy referred to as ... Read More about What is the Best Way to Teach Monkey in the Middle?