Activities in the first couple weeks need to draw the children in. Even (especially!) those who think they dislike math. We avoid computation, instead looking for activities that involve ambiguity, head-scratching patterns, puzzles and stories.
ACTIVITY ONE
TEACHING LOGIC FIRST: (~15 minutes)
A puzzle has the ability to pull children into the subject of math. It appeals to a wide range of learners and can generate small feelings of success….
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