Children can shore up their math facts with this STEM hands-on math kit. Students place weights on both sides of the balance scale to see what values equal each other. For example, one side might have one weight hanging from the 8th peg. Students then use weights to put on the other side to try to equal the number 8. They might put 2 weights on 4 and learn 4+4=8 or 4x2=8. When they can balance the scale, they know the values match. Eighteen colorful challenge cards are included showing pictures of an equation. For example, 8=2+?. Answers are on the back of each card including an illustration of the scale with the correct number of weights on each side. Also includes an eight-page, full color manual. ~ Gina
Math concepts come to life with Kids First Math: Number Balance. Take a hands-on approach to learning addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, greater than, less than, and even pre-algebra! Kids gain an intuitive grasp of numbers and equations as they place weights on the two sides of the balance and learn what values equal each other: 2 + 5 = 7; 3 x 3 = 8 +1; 6 > 3 + 2. The possibilities are endless! The two sides of the scale are decorated with a squirrel and a bird, helping kids differentiate the two sides of an equation. The colorful stickers on the balance show different representations of numbers, which support even the youngest of children to learn their numbers. An eight-page, full-color manual guides you in using the Number Balance to teach your child all of the math operations. Also included are 18 full-color challenge cards and adorable stickers to make learning fun.
We just finished the French series Level 1-3 with my 6 yr old daughter and 9 yr old son. Love these!!