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Pocket Chart Sorting and Classifying in Grades K-1

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Karyn

Got lots of left-over greeting cards? Here’s one fun way I found to use them with kindergarten and first graders. I sort the cards into two categories and the students try and figure out my rule. In the example above, … Continue reading →

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Number Theory: Square Numbers

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Karyn

Making rectangular arrays with tiles is a great visual way to have students understand multiplication as repeated addition. And since we’re making arrays anyway, why not tie in square numbers. A square number is: 1) A number that can be … Continue reading →

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The Bad Numbers

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Karyn

It was 6:45 a.m. this morning when I heard the pitter-patter of little feet on the floor.  It was my 7-year old niece who was visiting for a few days.  I was shocked to see her peek into my office … Continue reading →

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Math Around Us

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Karyn

If we take the time to notice our surroundings, I think we may be surprised at just how much math we have in our every day environment.  Take the photo to the left.  It’s something most kids are familiar with.  … Continue reading →

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