The more I learn about the exquisite connections between shape, number and nature, the more convinced I am that combining numbers and shapes is a win-win situation for building number sense in young children. For example, consider the benefits of exploring the basic, but charming, triangle. This mesmerizing video provides some exquisite, thought provoking examples of three-ness: httpv://youtu.be/1ztfo5S5oL4 […]
Multiplication
Iconic Numbers Game – Real Multiplication Tables
Iconic numbers are often misunderstood in our classes. For many of us iconic numbers are so obvious, so… well… iconic, that we don’t pay much conscious attention to them. We all know that a motorcycle has 2 wheels. Which might explain extra attention paid to 3-wheel trikes whenever they pass us by (not too often). […]
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