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Place Value Manipulatives

Must-Have Math Manipulatives for Conceptualizing Place Value

As anyone who has ever worked with elementary-aged children knows, understanding and internalizing place value is no small feat. After all, our number system is completely arbitrary – we could just as easily have a base 8 or base 12 system. So it’s no wonder that many students struggle to wrap their heads around the…

place value intervention

Place Value Intervention Lessons: Guided Practice to Mastery

Effective teaching and place value intervention require a deep understanding of numbers in their mathematical contexts, including the relationship between numbers and counting. Knowing how to represent numbers in different contexts, as well as why they are used in certain ways, is part of this task. Due to the abstract nature of the numbers, students…

teaching place value to struggling learners

The Easy Way to Teach Place Value to Help Struggling Learners

If you’ve landed here, you’re probably like me. You always find your learners struggle with place value. They come in with very different levels of understanding, and you spend a lot of time differentiating to meet their needs. I’ve got some great news! Over the years, I’ve figured out the easy way to teach place…

Differentiated Place value worksheets - the third wheel

Place Value Worksheets: Differentiated Homework Options for Learners

Are your students struggling to master key place value concepts? These Differentiated Place Value Worksheets include activities that are perfect for meeting your students regardless of their level. Ideal for small group, independent practice, or homework these can also be used in math centers. What is included with the Differentiated Place Value Worksheets? These Place Value Worksheets target…

October Teaching Ideas

October Teaching Ideas for the Classroom & Homeschool

Fall is officially here! While we’ve officially moved out of the Back-to-School season, October is still a time where we’re building the foundation for the skills students will need to be successful throughout the year. Not only that, it’s a month filled with fun holidays and events your students will love. As you start outlining…