After being introduced to decimals and decimal notation, my 6-year-old was ready to try using Cuisenaire Rods to make a number line that included fractions in decimal form. It is important that children not only see fractions as parts of a whole, but also as points on a number line. This activity helps bring the 3-dimensional rods down to 2-dimensional paper.
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Introducing Decimals – Part Two
In this free math video, I introduce my 8 and 6-year-old to decimal notation using money, Base Ten Blocks and Cuisenaire Rods. The money provides the reference point for how to write decimals since they are already familiar with writing dollars and cents, and the Base Ten Blocks and Cuisenaire Rods provide a way to transfer their knowledge of regular fractions to decimal fractions.
Introducing Decimals – Part One
In this free math video, I introduce my 8 and 6-year-old to decimal notation using money, Base Ten Blocks and Cuisenaire Rods. The money provides the reference point for how to write decimals since they are already familiar with writing dollars and cents, and the Base Ten Blocks and Cuisenaire Rods provide a way to transfer their knowledge of regular fractions to decimal fractions.