Written by Neily Boyd Did you know as you grow, your brain can subitize? That’s right! Subitize [soo-bi-tahyz] is a funny-sounding word that actually has a very simple definition. To subitize simply means to look...

Written by Neily Boyd As easy as 1-2-3! The fact is, counting 1-2-3 and so forth isn’t always easy for our children. When you think of teaching your child to count, the first thing that...

Written by Cali @chasing50toes One of the most powerful tools we’ve used for early math is the ten frame. It’s a simple grid of two rows of five boxes that helps children see numbers as combinations of...

Written by Cali @chasing50toes Fluency isn’t about speed drills. It’s about flexibility. That’s why we use D&J counting chips, dominos, and math mats to build number sense and confidence. One of our favorite games? The Chip Drop Challenge. We drop...

Written by Neily Boyd All around the…mat! Look closely at the borders of many of your D&J mats and you’ll find repeating patterns! Repeating patterns are an important component of early math because they help...

Written by Cali @chasing50toes Place value is one of those things that either clicks—or doesn’t. And when it doesn’t, everything that comes next (adding larger numbers, regrouping, decimals) starts to crumble. We introduced place value...

Written by Cali @chasing50toes My children absolutely love alphabet and numbers puzzles. We have found so many fun ways to play with them over the past 8 years but I also found myself constantly looking...

Written by D&J Momma Glitter, beads, rice, mud. Are you running away yet? I know it’s scary, but what if I told you this activity is loaded with sensory benefits and even has your children...

Written by D&J Momma Have you dipped your hand into a D&J Bag of Chips yet? Don’t be fooled, these little discs aren’t just for counting and sorting, they are a full sensory experience. When...