Addition Strategies

Yesterday we started learning addition strategies.  The first strategy is counting on and I introduced "touch points".  If your child has already memorized the addition facts, please don't have them practice this strategy at home. Memorizing the facts is much faster!  However, if your child still uses his/her fingers to count on or has to use a number line to add, then please have them practice using "touch points" at home.  I sent home a math packet explaining how to use "touch points" with several math practice sheets attached.  Your child should be practicing on Xtramath.org at home or practicing with flashcards for about 5 minutes every night to improve his/her speed on the timed tests.  Thanks for your help and support at home!