Develop meaning for addition and subtraction at concrete and representational stages
Understand addition and subtraction with and without regrouping using models and algorithms
Practice basic facts to achieve 100% mastery

Materials: Awesome Addition/Super Subtraction book, AIMS Base Ten Blocks, Subtraction Card Game, Addition/Multiplication Game, Operation/Number Boards, Make It Even Card Game

Geometry (K-2)
Expanding young children’s understanding of two- and three-dimensional geometry through exploration.

Create models of three-dimensional shapes
Investigate the results of combining and decomposing two- and three-dimensional shapes
Compare the attributes of two- and three-dimensional shapes
Relate geometry to other areas of mathematics

Materials: Do Re Mi Geometry CD, Tangram Puzzles, AIMS Floor Map, Chinese Jump Ropes, Geo Solids Set, Attribute Beads, and Mystery Bag

Meaningful Measurement (K-2)
Using models and hands-on activities to teach the concepts of mass and length; using measurement tools and techniques.

Construct simple measurement tools
Explore measurement, number, pattern and data collection
Explore measurement in math and science

Materials: One AIMS publication, Primer Balance, Teddy Bear Counters, Centicubes

Notable Numbers (K-1)
Using experiential learning to introduce the youngest students to the fundamentals of number sense.

Connect meaning to numerals and counting words
Understand key concepts such as more/less, before/after
Estimating activities
Problem-solving with storyboards
Build problem-solving, mental math, and higher-order thinking skills

Materials: One AIMS publication, Sorting Buttons, Sorting Frogs, Grouping Circle

Primarily Time and Money (K-2)
Using hands-on experiences to help children understand the abstract concepts of time and money.

Develop a sense of time
Quantify time
Read analog and digital clocks
Recognize coins by name and appearance
Assign value to coins
Determine values of coin combinations
Use coins in problem-solving situations

Materials: Big Time Learning Clock®, Hundred Penny Pie, Money Manipulatives

Problem Solving (K-1)
Applying mathematical knowledge in problem-centered situations; developing basic mathematical skills and higher-order thinking skills.

Use Manipulatives
Write a Number Sentence
Use Logical Thinking
Guess and Check
Looking for Patterns
Practice Problems

Materials: Astronaut Counters, Balance, Area Tiles, Tangram Puzzles, Wooden Cubes, Assorted Buttons

Problem Solving (2-3)
Developing fluency with five key problem-solving strategies. Using and extending mathematical knowledge.

Use Manipulatives
Write a Number Sentence
Use Logical Thinking
Draw the Problem
Organize the Data

Materials: Teddy Bear Counters, Data Organizers, Plastic Frogs, Grouping Circles, Friendly Bears