Category: Manipulatives

Addition, Conceptual Learning, Concrete Pictorial Abstract, Decimals, Division, Elementary Math, Fluency, Fractions, Manipulatives, Math Games, Math Literature, Math Picture Books, Math Talk, Mathematical Environments, Multiplication, Number Sense, Pedagogy, Place Value, Problem Solving, Subtraction, Vocabulary

Digital Number Sense SUMmit — Year 5!

Emily Kappel

Time for YEAR 5! This year the Digital Number Sense SUMmit is being offered for 3 days! We listened to your feedback and designed a conference we are sure you will LOVE! Key Highlights: Attend LIVE sessions AND/OR watch recordings at your convenience–perfect for those who are still in school, on vacation, or have other… Continue reading Digital Number Sense SUMmit — Year 5!

Conceptual Learning, Concrete Pictorial Abstract, Elementary Math, Fractions, Manipulatives, Multiplication, Number Sense, Uncategorized

Top 5 Manipulatives: Pattern Blocks

Emily Kappel

I am a HUGE advocate for using manipulatives in the classroom... at all grade levels. I have not always thought this. Early on in my career when I went from teaching Algebra I to 4th grade, I saw teachers in my elementary building using manipulatives as I would walk by and think, "Why are they… Continue reading Top 5 Manipulatives: Pattern Blocks