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Also called the Square Chains.<br> | |||
This activity teaches the child skip counting which is preparation for multiplication. It also indirectly prepares the child to understand squaring numbers. | This activity teaches the child skip counting which is preparation for multiplication. It also indirectly prepares the child to understand squaring numbers. | ||
== Presentation == | == Presentation == |
Revision as of 20:47, 18 November 2013
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.