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One Math Lesson, Different Needs: Differentiating Across Operations
09/22/2026Not every child needs the same kind of math practice at the same time. Some may be ready for multiplication, while others still need support with subtraction or division concepts. In this article, we’ll explore how educators can adjust math practice to meet different skill levels with support ... One Math Lesson, Different Needs: Differentiating Across Operations
Beyond 100: Helping Children Discover Bigger Number Patterns
09/22/2026What changes when children keep counting past 100? Extending number charts to 120 helps them see that familiar patterns continue, strengthening counting, number order, and place-value understanding. In this article, we’ll explore how number charts can help children recognize those patterns wit... Beyond 100: Helping Children Discover Bigger Number Patterns
Count by Twos: Turning Skip Counting into a Visual Pattern
09/22/2026What do children notice when they color 2, 4, 6, 8, 10... on a hundreds chart? Visual patterns can make skip counting easier to see, understand, and remember. In this article, we’ll explore how educators can use patterns to teach counting by twos with support from No Such Thing as Boring Math ... Count by Twos: Turning Skip Counting into a Visual Pattern
Rainy Day? Keep the Learning Moving Indoors
09/22/2026Rainy weather doesn’t have to mean restless children or lost learning time. With the right activities, indoor play can keep children moving, creating, exploring, and thinking throughout the day. In this article, we’ll share practical ways to make rainy days meaningful with ideas from Rol... Rainy Day? Keep the Learning Moving Indoors
From 1 to 100: How a Blank Hundreds Chart Builds Number Sense
09/22/2026Can children fill in a hundreds chart without relying on a model? Doing so can reveal how well they understand number order, counting patterns, and the structure of our number system. In this article, we’ll explore why completing a hundreds chart can strengthen number sense, with support from ... From 1 to 100: How a Blank Hundreds Chart Builds Number Sense
Spot the Fives: Helping Children See Number Patterns
09/22/2026What happens when children color 5, 10, 15, 20, 25... on a hundreds chart? A clear pattern begins to appear—and that visual pattern can make skip-counting easier to understand. In this article, we’ll explore how educators can help children recognize multiples of five, build number-patter... Spot the Fives: Helping Children See Number Patterns
Beyond the Dotted Lines: Making Number Tracing More Meaningful
09/22/2026Tracing numbers can help children practice numeral formation, but tracing alone doesn’t build strong number understanding. In this article, we’ll explore when tracing is useful, what skills it supports, and what educators can add to make number practice more meaningful. Math Foundations ... Beyond the Dotted Lines: Making Number Tracing More Meaningful
Count by Tens, Think in Place Value
09/22/2026Why does counting 10, 20, 30, 40... matter so much? Learning to count by tens helps children notice number patterns and begin to understand how our base-ten number system works. In this article, we’ll explore how counting by tens builds a foundation for place value, with ideas from No Such Thi... Count by Tens, Think in Place Value
Beyond Counting: Helping Children Recognize Number Patterns
09/22/2026Knowing how to count is an important first step—but can children recognize why numbers follow certain patterns? Moving from simple counting practice to number-pattern reasoning helps children strengthen number sense, place value, and problem-solving skills. In this article, we’ll explore... Beyond Counting: Helping Children Recognize Number Patterns
What Missing Numbers Can Tell You: Spotting Counting Gaps Before They Grow
09/22/2026A child may be able to count to 100 but still get stuck when asked, “What comes between 47 and 49?” Missing-number activities can help educators spot gaps in number order, patterns, and overall number sense. In this article, we’ll explore what those gaps can reveal and how Early Ma... What Missing Numbers Can Tell You: Spotting Counting Gaps Before They Grow
