Lessons with Herbert

This pop up has layered mechanism based on 10 parallelograms that form stairs. Basically it is a multiplication chart in 3D. Every number has its own color, so if the color of the top and the front surface coincide it is the square number. The product of two numbers is on the front side of the step. This POP UP Multiplication Chart is perfect for the kids who do not know the principle of multiplication yet because on every step there is a number that is being added. You go one step up and add on

This product is made for those who really struggle with memorizing the times tables. It is based on the method frequently used in Germany, the so called Kernaufgaben. Kern means stone or seeds of a fruit, once you know the "Kern" or Key facts you can easily find the solution to any problem. I encourage my students to use any clock (better with minute numbers) within their reach as their prompt. The clock already has almost all key facts on it x1, x5, x10. Kids who have poor working memory (ADHD

In this game the Table of Pythagoras is presented as a colorful twelve-sided polygon divided in 12 parts. The numbers are arranged as in the clock and if the kids are famliar with the clock they will be able to tell which number it is at a glance. You can cut out the "hands" of different length that represent different numbers and use a pin to attach them to the times table. This product meets the needs of the students who struggle with memorizing times table, it did help my kids who have dysca