Memory Work

This is where learning math facts start! Most other curriculums introduce math facts before the decimal system, but this sequence actually makes much more sense. This entire module is dedicated to sensorial learning of math facts and you are ALWAYS free to supplement with games and songs of your own choice. 

These lessons are done side by side with the stamp game.

You still start with addition and then halfway through addition, you'll start with multiplication, while continuing with addition. When you've gotten halfway through multiplication (and probably mostly through with addition), you'll start with subtraction. Division will come last, preferably once the child has a good handle on multiplication and can do the blank multiplication chart and has a good grasp on subtraction. 

The memory work sequence goes in parallel with stamp game operations.

Printable Materials 🖨️


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Decanomial Bead Bars

Addition and Subtraction Strip Boards with Strips 

Addition Charts, Equation Tiles, and Booklets

Subtraction Charts, Equation Tiles, and Booklets

Multiplication Charts, Equation Tiles, and Booklets

Division Charts, Equation Tiles, and Booklets

Blank Graph Paper

Multiplication Board

Division Board

Addition +


When you start working with addition in this section, 

Bead Bars


Addition with the Bead Bars

Snake Game


Addition Snake Game: Making Tens

Addition Snake Game: Making Teens

Vertical Verification

"Seeing" the Teens

Horizontal Verification

Strip Board


Addition Strip Board: Going Fishing

Let's Make Combinations

Making Tables

Eliminating Repetition

Doubles

Addition Finger Charts


Introducing the Summary Chart

Full Chart

Half Chart

Hopping Chart

Blank Chart

Multiplication x


Multiplication Bead Layout

Multiplication Bead Board

Multiplication Finger Charts


Full Chart

Half Chart

Blank Chart

Subtraction -


Bead Bars


Subtraction with the Bead Bars

Snake Game


Subtraction Snake Game

Subtraction Snake Game Verification

Strip Board


Subtraction Strip Board: Going Fishing

Presentation 2

Subtraction Finger Charts


Full Chart

Blank Chart

Division ÷


Division Bead Board

Division Full Chart

Division Blank Chart

Materials List


  • Decanomial bead bars
  • Memory work charts
  • Addition and subtraction strip boards with strips
  • Graph paper
  • Multiplication board
  • Division board
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