Guess, then measure
Ask kids to guess how many paper clips long their desk is, write it down, then measure. Compare the guess with the real number and talk about how to get closer next time. Checking real objects trains the eye better than any rule.
Why it works: kids understand an idea best when they touch it, then draw it, then write it, the order the U.S. Department of Education recommends for elementary math.
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