Number Formation

• Teachers should instruct students in proper number formation.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of woodley wonderworks
  
  Younger elementary should be instructed in proper number formation. Teachers should demonstrate how to form the numbers and how large numbers should be on lined papers. Frequent practice will encourage better penmanship.
  
  

Number Recognition

• Flashcards with the number and quantity encourage comprehension--especially for those who are visual learners. Other flashcards with the number and the word written out encourage further understanding.
  
  

Telling Time

• Children enjoy learning how to tell time.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Michel Filion
  
  Even Kindergarten students can learn to tell time on traditional clocks. Demonstrate a working moveable clock with the PBSkids.org printable "Curious Clock," and encourage recognition between traditional clocks and digital clocks.
  
  

Math Tools

• Rulers can teach students about metric and standard measurements.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Biking Nikon PDX
  
  Instruct students about how, when and why we use rulers. Measuring cups and spoons should also be integrated into the math classroom, which encourage division comprehension.
  
  

Money Counting

• Teach counting by fives by counting nickles.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Hey Paul
  
  Show students different bills and coins, and teach them about how to count money. Use money when teaching about counting by fives, tens and twenties. Allow students to play with some Curious George currency, courtesy of PBSkids.org, to encourage money counting skills.