Math with manipulatives

More often than not, it happens to me than when I visit the Dollar Store, I see tons of class manipulative ideas there. Around Thanksgiving time, we were invited to a "friends-giving" by our Colombian

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Math Facts Baseball – Use this simple game to review addition and subtraction facts! Okay, so baseball season just ended, so this probably should have been a football game. But I randomly thought of this idea one afternoon, and the boys have been loving it. In fact, the day after we first played this game, […]

Today I'm sharing my love of math manipulatives with you. Having a variety of manipulatives for math "at the ready" in my 4th grade and 5th grade classroom is critical for inspiring ideas for hands-on math games and activities . Different manipulatives give me the opportunity t

Comparing fractions can be hard for students AND teachers. Here are 3 tips to make comparing fractions more engaging for your 3rd graders!

Have you considered using manipulatives for early math skills? Rainbow or counting bears are a big draw for kids. Grab these ideas from Homeschool Giveaways. They are relatively cheap and you can use them for so many different activities from matching to counting to patterns and much more.

Over 40 DIY Math Manipulatives you might already have at home...great for home preschool math activities! Includes free printable list for quick reference.

Are you trying to assemble a fun math manipulative kit without spending a fortune? Check out this list of math manipulatives.

Looking for visuals to help your kids make sense of math? Grab this free set of printable math manipulatives for all the hands on resources your kids need.