![]() ![]() Ask your child, “If you start at 5 and you make 7 jumps forward (to the right) where do you land?” “Twelve, that’s correct,” Then write and show them the number model, (5+7=12.) Continue with more addition problems.I always tell my students that you don’t start to count until you make that first jump! Jumping “backward” in a row (to the left) is a minus function. The main functions of the grid are “plus” (+) and “take away.” (-) Jumping “forward” in a row (to the right) is a plus function.Here are some fun and easy math activities to practice on the grid with your child. To better understand the following game directions, print and reference the basic number grid from our “Print and Use Tools.” Our grid has already been color-coded for you. ![]() Color-coding is an easy way to correct that problem! Often young children get “lost” on the grid by not continuing to the next sequential row. Grids consist of rows (across) and columns (up and down.) Using the number grid allows young children to add and subtract large numbers, without having to know about borrowing and carrying. Grids allow children to clearly see numbers they are adding or subtracting, as their finger “jumps” from one number to the next. Simple number grids are a great math tool for young children.
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