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Bojagi: Cute multiplication puzzles by and for families

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Multiplication is not just repeated addition, but what is it? From Montessori beads to algebra tiles, many developers claim the array and area models are great for growing children’s conceptual understanding and fluency in multiplication. You can go on scavenger hunts for the area model in tiles and bricks, and draw your own models using graph paper […]

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Mr Potato Head Is Good At Math

I recently borrowed a large basket full of Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head parts and my son and I played a fun game with lots of math in it. It went something like this: Step 1 – I taped out a small grid on the floor using blue painters tape – this was Mr. Potato […]

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