GRADE 2 - MATH / Window Adding

Some students have difficulty copying and aligning problems, so I have them write the numbers in a window.

The student adds the ones column and shows the answer with number cards.  The student can see that 2 digits should not be place in one box and carries the one to the tens column

like this...

The student then adds the tens column and shows the answer with a a number card again.

The student then prints the answer.

This tactile activity has been very helpful with my differential learner who gets very distracted using blocks and manipulatives.

GRADE 2 - MATH / Adding Tens using a # Chart for differential learners

GRADE 3 - MATH / Create A Multiplication Facts Game

Making a game is a great way for your student to practice multiplication.  First I have the student draw a picture.  We usually brainstorm locations (Disneyland, The Zoo, Playground, School, Library, Market, Outer space, the Ocean, etc...  Then, the child chooses a location to draw.  This student drew items in a toy store.  The drawing can be as elaborate or as simple as the student prefers.

Then, I add the route which travels the board including some of the drawings.  I write in the multiplication facts that the student is working on and add every week addition facts until all are on the board.  I may add repeats for the difficult facts.

The yellow spaces mean "pick a card."  I have the student write out cards that take you to different spots on the route (here's where the drawing comes into play).  I added a few cards shown in green…just to make it fun!

Roll the die and learn those facts!