Monthly Archives: July 2012

Easy Strategies to Get Students to Understand Fractions: Multiplying, Dividing, Simplifying, Equivalence

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Karyn

Fractions, or parts of a whole, have often been difficult for students to understand. This is often the result of rhymes such as “Mine is not to reason why, just invert and multiply”. But when we teach fractions this way, … Continue reading →

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Numeral Writing Practice in the Tub!

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Karyn

Here’s another fun idea to get your preschooler/kindergartner to practice their numeral writing skills. Shaving cream! Best if done in the tub where clean-up is easy. Also, add a drop or two of food coloring to make it even more … Continue reading →

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Numeral Writing Practice – Kindergarten

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Karyn

Here’s an easy activity to help your kindergartner practice her numeral writing skills. Simply fill a cookie tray with enough salt to cover the bottom and let your child work on writing the numerals. After each one, gently shake the … Continue reading →

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Learn Number Facts on the Refridgerator

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Karyn

Here’s a super easy and fun activity to have your kindergartner or First grader practice while you are busy cooking dinner. You just need some round magnets (these are colored, but plain work, as well), a large paper cut out … Continue reading →

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