First and second grade students are strengthening their number sense using a beaded number string alongside their math coach, Ms. Hain. By sliding beads and making jumps, students visualize quantities to better understand numbers. The activity helps build fluency, accuracy, and confidence with counting, addition, and subtraction. Students are encouraged to explain their thinking and justify the strategies they use to solve problems. These hands-on experiences help young learners grow into confident mathematicians.
Building Math Fluency, One Bead at a Time
March 12, 2026