The case against the worksheets and what comes next

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Robert Kaplinsky shares his views on why we would need to stop using worksheets and what we should consider instead:

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Math magic

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When we make early math concepts simple and fun, kids feel empowered to continue to learn — and that truly is magical! Here are some easy-to-learn illusions that will infuse math with the enchantment of magic.

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There is more to counting that you may think

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Behind the counting that children do there is a whole science with various stages and principles.

Understanding the 5 counting principles is key to understanding numerosity, which is the ability to perceive the number of items in a group. Sometimes, numerosity happens consciously, such as with counting. But other times, numerosity happens unconsciously, such as with subitising.

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How to do number talks

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The oceans of first grade fun website gives us a detailed explanation on how they go about number talks. They include some resources, the timing and examples. All you need to get up to speed with number talks.

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You will need your focus and memory

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Who would have thought that the food you eat will impact your focus and memory? My mom would always tell me to drink milk before a test as it would help my memory but here is a nutritionist from Harvard University with some foods to avoid so you’ll maintain your focus and memory.

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