A 100’s chart is a fabulous tool that I use often throughout the school year. I could probably have come up with 100 ways to use it, but was worried you’d think I don’t have a life. So, here is the abridged version of what to do with the handy 100’s chart.
- count by 1’s
- skip count by 2’s, 3’s, 5’s, 10’s, etc.
- counting backwards
- talking about tens and ones place
- noticing patterns (eg. 3, 13, 23, and 33 all have a 3 in the ones column and 20, 21, 22, and 23 all have 2s in the tens column)
- playing "cover up" by covering random numbers on the chart and having your little guess the missing numbers
- cover up sections of the chart and let your child fill that in
- cover up every other number and let your kiddo figure out what goes in the empty boxes (reinforcing skip counting skills)
You can get crafty and make your own or you can buy them (find small charts here and large ones here). You could also make one on the computer with a table of 10 boxes across and 10 down. Better yet, have your little make the chart with index cards. Whether you make or buy one for your kiddo, I guarantee it will be enjoyed and who wouldn’t want that?
2 comments:
thank you so much for your recommendation, I think we'll make our own :) awesome idea :)
clemencia, glad you like the idea. let us know how it turns out!
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