This free math tutoring video shows more ways to play “What’s in the Box?” Missing addends, subtraction, lots of fun stuff here utilizing the Cuisenaire Rods! Be sure to watch my videos “Teaching Addition and Subtraction with Cuisenaire Rods” and “The Three Meanings of Subtraction” to get the full picture of what is happening here. It is very important to understand the concept of whole/parts (or number bonds) in order to decode word problems. This is where you start.
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Having a Party! Game – Free Math Tutoring Video
Here are a couple free math tutoring videos of another activity you can do with children to help them learn their addition/subtraction facts to 10 (or above). You don’t have to use the “having a party” theme. If you or the child comes up with one you like better, feel free to change it. Better learning happens that way!
I got this idea from CrewtonRamonesHouseOfMath.com. He uses different blocks than we do, but the concept is the same. Lots of good ideas over there!
Number Bonds Buildings and Walls – Free Math Tutoring Video
This free math tutoring video shows a fun activity to do if you have wooden Cuisenaire Rods. Learn your addition and subtraction fact families while you play – no worksheets needed! And no writing involved for preschoolers or kids with dysgraphia! A few minutes a day of this is all you’ll need to have your facts within 10 memorized!