Regrouping came up in my 2nd grader’s math work. As this would be her first introduction to regrouping, I knew we would need to work through the process using manipulatives. Place value disks make it easy to see and exchange sets of numbers in problems that require regrouping. I found the Learning Resources Place Value […]
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How to Teach 3-Digit Place Value with Base-10 Manipluatives and Math Fundamentals
I started using Evan-Moor math curriculum with my children a couple of weeks ago. We use Math Fundamentals to teach math concepts and Daily Math Practice for concept practice and mastery. As I was working with my daughter in Math Fundamentals Grade 2, she become a little stuck on the 3-digit place value concepts. Place […]
Continue readingHow to Teach Making Inferences in Reading Comprehension
The ability to comprehend written language is the foundation for a successful education. Although there are many facets to reading comprehension, this article explains how to teach making inferences in reading using Evan Moor’s Reading Comprehension Fundamentals. I received a copy of Reading Comprehension Fundamentals Grade 2 in exchange for writing about my experiences. What […]
Continue readingHow to Create Edmark Style Learning Activities
Edmark is a reading program that teaches children to read whole words. CLICK HERE to read my review of the Edmark reading program. Although I highly recommend Edmark and have used the program to teach children to read for more than 20 years. the cost can be prohibitive to homeschoolers or parents trying to supplement […]
Continue readingMust Have Math Manipulatives for Grades K-3
Many children need hands-on experiences to solidly understand mathematic concepts. Manipulatives can turn any well developed math curriculum into a hands-on curriculum. If a child is getting stuck on a particular math concept, bring out one of the must have math manipulatives described in this article to help teach the concept in a concrete and […]
Continue readingHow to Teach Handwriting: A Multi-Sensory Handwriting Approach
When I taught in a self-contained public school setting, I worked with an excellent OT who introduced me to a multi-sensory approach to handwriting. Although I do not have nor remember her original multi-sensory handwriting program source, the just of the program was to start with gross motor practice, move to fine motor practice, and […]
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