tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34011427.post4277001621491905456..comments2024-03-26T07:00:11.620-05:00Comments on Wisdom of the Hands: blocks and math... not just for play.Doug Stowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13003845322415622289noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34011427.post-4497802886070424602013-12-05T11:11:34.993-06:002013-12-05T11:11:34.993-06:00Interesting posts regarding use of these blocks to...Interesting posts regarding use of these blocks to learn math. A couple of my children have some challenges with fractions in school. I am contemplating putting something together like what is described to see if it might help them. Of course we are scrambling to get the last of our wooden toy orders filled before Christmas, but should definitely have a bit of time in a few weeks.<br /><br />I have ordered a couple of the books that you recently mentioned in your blog regarding Kindergarten classroom instruction. I know electronic versions are available, but I like a book in my hands if possible. I can't wait for them to show up. In the meantime I enjoy reading aspects that you highlight on your blog.<br /><br />Interesting enough...something that just dawned on me..<br /><br />The other night I was assisting them with the concept of rounding.<br />I was trying to explain how to round at a specific level (whole number, thousands, etc.) one needs to look at the very next level down to see if there at least half (.5) of whatever it is, present or not, and that would decide whether to go up or down. Anyway, I think physical blocks could help with this too. I suspect they would help with most all math type problems.<br /><br />Thanks for all your posts and insights that you share.Joe Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898175644608331292noreply@blogger.com