Some people believe that math facts shouldn’t be memorized. Here are two reasons they should. Continue Reading →
Two Reasons to Memorize Math Facts
Tag Archives: manipulatives
How to Teach Division in the Sandbox
Seeing division helps a great deal with understanding division. Especially when it comes to remainders. This video offers a tangible way to do this. Continue Reading →
Using Toys as Curriculum Tools to Teach Arithmetic
Cups that are “built to scale” stop being just toys and start being the ideal curriculum tool to teach math and arithmetic! Continue Reading →
Teaching Patterns with Playful Bath Shapes
Differentiation is the foundation of learning. Curiosity comes in the form of “Why is that different?” And right behind it is “Why is that the same?” Continue Reading →
How to Teach Similar Triangles and Have Fun Doing It
Similar triangles can be different from congruent triangles. Here’s how to play with them on a nifty toy. Continue Reading →
The Difference Between Similar and Congruent Triangles
What’s the difference between congruent and similar triangles? This post shows it – AND there’s a video on how to demonstrate and learn congruent triangles with the Discovery Toys Giant Pegboard! Continue Reading →
Learning Right Triangles with Discovery Toys
You can use a pegboard and rubber bands to experiment with right triangles. Here are some ideas. Continue Reading →