Counting Cup Math Mats
This is going to sound totally weird, but one of the earliest memories I have of a favorite activity when I was little, is sitting at a big table with a jar full of buttons. I would sort them, count them, make them into patterns . . . I literally spent HOURS playing with a jar of buttons. Perhaps that's why I love counting cups for my students. They're simple, engaging and there are so many … [Read More...]
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