by Sherry McElhannon | Aug 29, 2019 | *Multiplication, Audience - Upper Elementary (3-5), Series - Top 5 All-Stars
Today’s educational landscape seems to value “fast facts” and timed tests, but how effective are these practices? Consider these two scenarios: One student looks at 7 x 7 and can immediately say 49. Another student looks at 7 x 7 and says, “Well, I...
by Sherry McElhannon | Jun 29, 2018 | *Decimals, *Division, *Fractions, *Math Manipulatives, *Math Mights, *Multiplication, *Technology, Audience - K-5
Welcome back to Part 2 of Abacus Fun! If you missed part one, be sure to go back and find out more about the functionality of an abacus, how to use it for subitizing and simple addition and subtraction, and directions for you to learn how to make your own simple...
by Sherry McElhannon | Mar 22, 2018 | *Addition, *Early Intervention, *Fractions, *Math Manipulatives, *Multiplication, *Numeracy, *Parent Connection, Audience - K-5, Audience - Lower Elementary (K-2)
Blocks are an essential part of any early childhood experience, whether in a classroom or at home. As children play with blocks and construct towers, they discover how shapes fit together and how two smaller blocks might equal one of the larger blocks if they run out...