Grow and observe
Plant bean seeds in clear cups so kids can see the roots, and have them draw and measure their plant every few days. Try one cup in the dark closet and one on the windowsill. Kids discover what plants need by watching, not just reading.
Why it works: going from real objects to pictures to symbols is a core recommendation of the U.S. Department of Education's elementary math guide.
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