Why I Use Digital Math Problems in Kindergarten

Jul 19

A teacher’s prep time is a nonrenewable resource. How can you take back more of your planning time? Learn how to save time using digital math problems by ditching your math manipulatives for digital tools. You’ll learn:

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3 Ways to Boost Engagement with Digital Math Problems for Kindergarten

Use Digital Math Problems During Your Calendar Routine

We could all use a little spice to add to our classroom routines. I use themed math problems as part of our daily calendar routine.

According to James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits, the best way to add a new activity to your routine is by grouping it with activities that you are already successful at completing.

use digital math problems to build engagement in your math routine

Digital math problems can be used seamlessly in your routine to dive deeper into relationships and patterns in numbers.

By starting your math time with a digital component, you can help your students develop number sense while having fewer materials to prep for your lessons each day.

Digital math problems using google slides

Build and Grow Number Sense

Kindergarten is an important year for students to develop a foundation with numbers. Students are constantly working to build and grow their number sense.

You can use digital math problems as a daily math warm up to develop your student’s ability to understand and talk about numbers.

This daily math routine helps students develop their math content vocabulary. Students not only find the answer to the problem, but they also use vocabulary to justify their answer.

Digital math problems can be used as an ongoing informal assessment to observe what concepts are being mastered and which concepts could use a review.

No Prep Digital Math Manipulatives

Teachers everywhere know that brand new manipulatives are the sure fire way to peak your student’s interest, why not make them digital?

Students can use digital math manipulatives to model their problem-solving process.

Students can move the tools around on the screen for everyone to observe their thinking. Students love to use the manipulatives to take ownership of their own learning.

Wrap Up

Transform your math routine and keep your students engaged with digital math problems. By adding no-prep math problems to your routine, your students will develop a strong foundation in number sense.