Multiplying / Dividing

Grouper and Distributive Sharer

Makes small equal groups (fewer than six). Deals out equally between two or more recipients, but may not understand explicitly that equal quantities are produced.

Activities

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Other Examples:

Shares 6 blocks by dealing out blocks to themself and a friend one at a time.

Help your student become a(n) Grouper and Distributive Sharer

Experiences help children build small groups with the same number of objects and make "fair shares" by passing out those groups or by "dealing out" one at a time. Describing what the child did and especially the result ("Now you gave everyone the same number!") is imporant.

Feeding Time at the Zoo

Small Group

Biscuits, Baby!