Here’s a set of Picture Addition Cards that help children understand the concept of commutativity (that is, 1+2 and 2+1 both equal 3). Kids with Down Syndrome and other special needs require a lot of practice with pictures to understand and master addition facts. So I made these for my son, and as always, sharing them with you.
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Using addition flash cards are a quick and easy way to help our kids practice the addition facts. I searched high and low for rekenrek addition flash cards with large numbers and finally ended up making them myself. For children with Down Syndrome and other visual learners, including a visual aid on the flash cards makes addition more concrete. So that’s what I did:
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Is your child with Down Syndrome struggling with addition and subtraction? If so, try focusing on the essential math skills needed before beginning addition. Here are ten hands-on ways to develop number sense and prepare your child for addition and subtraction.
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If you would like to help your child learn the addition facts within ten, here is a FREE resource I hope you will find helpful. I have tried several math curricula for my son with Down Syndrome, but when it came to independence, accuracy, and fluency in working out the addition facts within ten, he did not make any real progress until we introduced the rekenrek. And so I found myself making worksheets and eventually this workbook for him and the kids in our coop, and for any child who needs extra help with addition.
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Spring has sprung! So I made these Spring-themed Picture Addition Cards
Take a peek:
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Here’s a FREE set of winter-themed number line addition worksheets. These focus on the +1, +2, +3 and doubles facts within ten. They’re designed for children with Down Syndrome and other special needs.
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Here are some FREE autumn-themed picture addition worksheets! These provide practice with +0, +1, +2, and doubles facts within ten. These are perfect for kids who need lots of visuals to help them understand the concept of addition. I also designed them with bold numbers and pictures so kids with decreased visual acuity can use them.
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