Algebraic Sense Activities for Grades K - 2

These activities will help your child develop algebraic sense, an important "strand" or math theme tested in the WASL math activities.

Algebraic Activities - Use the following links to see the activity.
Domino Dots Show the Ways

(Activities taken from Mathematics a Guide for Parents to Everyday Mathematics and Helping Your Child at Home Grades K-6, published by Central Kitsap School District Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 2000.)

Domino Dots

  • Examine the dot patterns on dominoes containing one to six dots. Have your child imagine that he/she needs to create the dominoes for seven though nine dots. You can begin by asking your child where to place the extra dot from six to seven. You can have available "dots" from a paper punch, stick-on dots, or counters in order to make patterns for the 7,8, or 9 dominoes.
Back to top

Show the Ways

  • Use two colors of Unifix cubes or other manipulatives to show all the ways to make the number 5, such as four reds and one green. Draw pictures of each combination. Ask, "How are the pictures alike? Different? What patterns do you see?" Your child can do this for other numbers.
Back to top