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[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/short-chains-rack/ Thinkamajigs] $38.95<br> | |||
[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/short-bead-chains/ Thinkamajigs (AMI)] $129.95<br> |
Revision as of 10:02, 11 May 2017
Short Chains | |
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Math - Linear Counting | |
Level | Primary |
Age | 4.5 - 5 |
Prerequisites | Teens Board Tens Board Association of Beads and Cards Hundred Board |
Also called the Square Chains.
This activity teaches the child skip counting which is preparation for multiplication. It also indirectly prepares the child to understand squaring numbers.
Presentation
- Bring the chain to a mat.
- Bring a square of the number to the mat.
- Bring the labels and sort them into columns.
- Fold the chain in a square.
- Compare to the square to show that they are the same.
- Stretch the chain back out. Count and label it.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
Material
Make Your Own
Where to Buy
Thinkamajigs $38.95
Thinkamajigs (AMI) $129.95