Manipulatives...Just a Mouse Click Away!

Base Ten Blocks

In looking for materials for a 4th grade teacher this week, I stumbled upon this great source of free, printable manipulatives: 

Mathematics Blackline Masters

Need a visual to teach a concept? Maybe something here can help!


Prefer digital tools? Check out these free manipulatives from The Math Learning Center that can be used through the internet or as iPad applications:

Here is a screenshot from the "Number Pieces" app...

Number Pieces web app from The Math Learning Center

However, just having the manipulatives isn't enough if you don't know how to use them. Check out these videos to see how base ten blocks (whether foam, plastic, paper, or digital) can be used to teach students multi-digit multiplication using either set or area models:

Not sure which manipulative to use to teach a concept? Please post below so that your colleagues and coaches can help!