Using Unifix Cubes Lesson 2: Representing a number in multiple ways

Using Unifix Cubes Lesson 1: Ordering and Sequencing

Another manipulative I use to develop number sense in younger children are Unifix cubes. Unifix cubes are multi-colored blocks that link together to form stacks of ten cubes. It's a great resource to teach counting, compare and contrast quantities, estimation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, measurement and so on.

This activity is an ordering and sequencing activity for children who are still developing early number concepts such as counting and comparing quantities. When children first learn to count they hear number names and soon explore that relationship to quantity. Later they connect those experiences of number names and quantity with number symbols. Working with a manipulative like the Unifix cubes allows children to use their senses (visual and tactile) to make very concrete connections to what is a very abstract concept.

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