tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post1910433946217331125..comments2024-03-21T03:54:48.886-04:00Comments on The Elementary Math Maniac: Big ideas about equality for little kidsThe Math Maniachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-41312740378173881442015-08-14T16:00:06.474-04:002015-08-14T16:00:06.474-04:00I see wooden doll heads at WalMart. There are two ...I see wooden doll heads at WalMart. There are two sizes. Do I want the 1" or the 1 1/2 " doll heads for the counting sticks? Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05278678763007717240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-54954858622858436182014-07-16T13:23:27.116-04:002014-07-16T13:23:27.116-04:00In the summertime I can usually find them at groce...In the summertime I can usually find them at grocery stores and drug stores. If it is not BBQ season, I order them on Amazon. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CUO9CY4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CUO9CY4&linkCode=as2&tag=theelematman-20&linkId=MGJ5LROUYYOANPAS" rel="nofollow">Here are the ones I get on amazon</a><br /><br />The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-87193964142237956312014-07-14T13:36:49.785-04:002014-07-14T13:36:49.785-04:00Where can one buy BBQ skewers?
Where can one buy BBQ skewers?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00499088629702142646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-89549205651328496312014-07-14T10:31:19.239-04:002014-07-14T10:31:19.239-04:00Thanks Stephanie! I had not idea there were two s...Thanks Stephanie! I had not idea there were two sizes of pony beads either or I would have warned you! I guess if you see two sizes, get the bigger ones! Thanks for sharing that you found doll heads at WalMart! I will have to look! I haven't been able to make more of these for the last 3 years. My supply is getting low because I often let kids take them home!The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-3582270636738453822014-07-13T20:00:21.599-04:002014-07-13T20:00:21.599-04:00Thanks! Lesson Learned! :) Thanks! Lesson Learned! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797075578409216466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-29603616059636546842014-07-13T20:00:03.270-04:002014-07-13T20:00:03.270-04:00Lesson learned! I never knew there were two sizes ...Lesson learned! I never knew there were two sizes of pony beads! I am so excited to make these for my RTI Math kiddos! Continued Success! :) Thanks Math Maniac- Amazing Idea!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797075578409216466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-56053953026380525652014-07-13T16:54:01.911-04:002014-07-13T16:54:01.911-04:00Stephanie, there are two sizes of pony beads at le...Stephanie, there are two sizes of pony beads at least. You might have purchased the smaller ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-261070922263063162014-07-13T14:05:55.146-04:002014-07-13T14:05:55.146-04:00Hi! I love your idea on the counting sticks. I wen...Hi! I love your idea on the counting sticks. I went out an actually found doll heads in the craft section at Wal-mart. However, the pony beads I purchased do not fit on the BBQ skewers. Did you use regular pony beads? <br />Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797075578409216466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-8290888885723256992014-07-13T09:29:21.865-04:002014-07-13T09:29:21.865-04:00Great question! I think two different colors is s...Great question! I think two different colors is super important! The two colors eliminate the need to count the beads. They know they can make 7 by sliding 5 and 2 and so on. I don't think they would be nearly as effective if they were just one color.<br /><br />The materials can be hard to find, especially the doll heads. If you can't find all the materials, the Math Learning Center puts out a kit to make something similar. Check it out: http://catalog.mathlearningcenter.org/store/product-8557.htmThe Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-76281018477012039182014-07-12T23:05:20.344-04:002014-07-12T23:05:20.344-04:00Should you make them with two different colors or ...Should you make them with two different colors or would all one color be okay? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718118590946275971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-33728734998773479152014-04-17T23:00:33.247-04:002014-04-17T23:00:33.247-04:00What materials did you use to make your 10 bead st...What materials did you use to make your 10 bead sticks?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02674720208525591816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-32921208434239804282014-04-12T14:08:26.784-04:002014-04-12T14:08:26.784-04:00They are made out of bamboo BBQ skewers. The end ...They are made out of bamboo BBQ skewers. The end caps are sold as doll heads at a craft store. I have not been able to find the doll heads in that size for the last few years. Some folks use a wooden bead with glue in the end but I have always had more luck with the doll heads when I can find them!The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-8558207529283520682014-04-02T23:56:43.806-04:002014-04-02T23:56:43.806-04:00How did you make the bead sticks?How did you make the bead sticks?jquilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446932851031387895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-7534742815305402992013-09-28T19:21:41.836-04:002013-09-28T19:21:41.836-04:00Hi Tammy,
It absolutely makes sense to introduc...Hi Tammy,<br /> It absolutely makes sense to introduce the rekenreks now. They are a great tool for kids to use to build number sense, subitizing and addition and subtraction facts. Here is a link http://www.mathlearningcenter.org/snr to a free app and a free booklet about using the rekenrek in your classroom. The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-48298206294247798482013-09-28T11:51:51.305-04:002013-09-28T11:51:51.305-04:00I'm impressed with the thinking they're do...I'm impressed with the thinking they're doing here. Your beadsticks reminded me of a question I'd love to ask you about rekenreks. I have a class set and need to know how to better use them. I'm currently in the midst of a number sense & place value unit. Does it make sense to introduce the rekenreks now? <br />❀ Tammy<br /><i><b><a href="http://foreverin1st.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Forever in First</a></b></i>Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.com