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Subject: Fun activities to help with learning tables and tens and units

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Anonymous (Hard-working TA)

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Date Posted: 17:48:48 10/14/11 Fri

To support counting in 2s, leading towards 2 times tables. Show the children a 2 pence coin, explain that it has the value of two 1 pence coins. Explain this carefully, using whatever method works best with the child(ren). Check they really understand this before continuing. Find a large tin can or metal money box and place it on a hard surface. Ask the child(ren) to listen very carefully to the noise the 2 pence makes as you drop it into the can. They will be hearing one sound for each 2 pence and they will need to count in twos to give an answer to 'How much is in the can?'They will be very quiet which is a rarity for most children! This has been a great success with the children I work with and has really helped whose who are finding counting in twos difficult.It works well with 5 and 10 pence pieces as well and is an easy task to do at home.
Try playing 'Throw a Number'. Here's how it works. Get the pupils' attention and hold up 5 fingers and ask 'How many?' simple answer is 5. Now hold up 10 fingers quickly followed by 5 fingers, 'How many?' and the answer is 15. This can be done with any number ie 7 sets of 10 and 2 more makes 72. This is an excellent activity for dyslexics as they need to really focus and use their short-term memory. You can very easily differentiate for different abilities. Once they get the idea they will love 'Throwing a Number' for you or for their friends. I hope these ideas are useful

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