Rosie Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) I've been making videos all week that show how to use Cuisenaire Rods to teach math concepts. After watching some videos by Crewton Ramone (thanks, Beth in SW WA!) I tried to find similar ones using Cuisenaire rods instead and couldn't find much. So I decided to make some. Honestly, I don't feel like I know very much. I still feel like a novice at all of this! I learned with a completely formula driven approach and so this has all been new to me. I've learned along with my dds! But I'd love for other kids to benefit from what I've learned. So, hopefully someone will gain something useful out of these... Here is a link to my Vimeo channels where you can find all the videos I've posted so far in the correct order... https://vimeo.com/educationunboxed/channels And here is the facebook page I started for people who'd like to be notified when I post a new video. https://www.facebook.com/EducationUnboxed Enjoy! (And let me know if you have ideas for other videos!) EDIT: Eventually, http://www.educationunboxed.com/ will have all the videos organized even better than Vimeo. (Right now it just takes you to vimeo.) And eventually after that, it will be a blog (not just for math stuff). Just wanted to post the link in case this thread gets dug up in the future! Edited May 25, 2012 by Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thank you!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Great video! I wish I had known about cuisenaire rods when dd was young. What a great tool. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawndrese Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thank you for those! (btw...I loved the video where your little girl points out her robots underwear :001_smile: Too cute! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Great job! Love these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 :) Thank you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paceofnature Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Those are great! Thanks for sharing :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Great videos! I'm going to point a couple of my homeschooling friends to them. I was working with a friend's dd on addition the other day and she loved my rods and wanted me to tell her mom about them. Your videos will do a better job than I could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Cool, just what I needed. I have rods, but I really don't know how to use them. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommie_Jen Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Cool, just what I needed. I have rods, but I really don't know how to use them. Thanks! Me too!! They just sit there looking all lonely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icul8rg8r Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Like others have said, I have a set of rods, but never knew how to use them - so thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishmommy Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks so much for this! We have used our rods a great deal for addition and subtraction, but had not gotten to fractions with them yet! Now I'll know how to introduce fractions!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thank you! I've hesitated on buying these as I didn't know what to do with them even though I remember using them in school myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanna1949 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 These are terrific videos! My son used Cuisenaire rods in kindergarten. (He is now 39!) I could never figure out why more teachers didn't use them. I've been using them with my 5-year-old granddaughter, and I appreciate seeing your beautiful kids in action! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I've been making videos all week that show how to use Cuisenaire Rods to teach math concepts. After watching some videos by Crewton Ramone (thanks, Beth in SW WA!) :001_smile: I love your videos!!! Great job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akalori Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thank you for sharing. I've got to start using my rods too. Your videos are great. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thank you, these are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thanks! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpskowski Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Excellent. Thanks so much for doing the videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petepie2 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thanks for the videos! I had my DS build a tower with 6, 7, & 8s today. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I really enjoyed those! Thank you! And your daughters are absolutely lovely. What sweet temperaments, all of them. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinWa Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 great videos! I recently watched the promo video for math-u-see & it's basically the same concept with the rods. (but cheaper) :-) Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I've only had the chance to watch two videos so far, but how great is is that you made these so people can see C Rods in action. Well done! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle1746 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thank you for the videos! And I have to say, your girls are just precious. What bright, confident, and intelligent young ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 THANK YOU! Those are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle1746 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I am watching more of your videos, and I am starting to freak out. I will be homeschooling my will-be 6th grader, 3rd grader, and K'er next year (for the first time). I have already purchased Horizons to use for our math curriculum. Is there a way to incorporate this type of teaching with Horizons? Or do I need to get Miquon instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle1746 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 One more question...how big of a set do you recommend? Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awisha. Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thankyou so much for making the videos. I too have rods sitting on a shelf not being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnmusic Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 These videos are awesome! Thanks for turning on the light bulb for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 I am watching more of your videos, and I am starting to freak out. I will be homeschooling my will-be 6th grader, 3rd grader, and K'er next year (for the first time). I have already purchased Horizons to use for our math curriculum. Is there a way to incorporate this type of teaching with Horizons? Or do I need to get Miquon instead? I imagine you could use them with any curriculum. It's just math! :001_smile: Just look ahead in Horizons and introduce the concepts with the rods before teaching from the book. I'm pretty sure that Horizons doesn't teach the mental math strategies, though, and those are VERY helpful, so you might want to go over those especially with your 3rd and 6th graders. Miquon is great (more than great!), even as just a supplement. The books are really cheap, but to make it cheaper you could put the pages in clear page protectors in a 3-ring binder so all your kids could use the same book. (Use dry erase markers.) That's what we did for the first 3 Miquon books. Also, check paperbackswap.com or bookmooch.com for the books or the Lab Sheet Annotations. They are there a lot of times. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 One more question...how big of a set do you recommend? Thanks for your help! We have 2 small group sets, but 1 would be fine. I just recently got the extra set for tutoring purposes. We got by fine with just one. Sometimes it's actually good to have less because if you run out of one color, you have to use others to make up that length and they get to practice their number bonds some more! We have plastic rods, but I think I might like wood better. Wood would be better to build with because they are more flat on the sides. Plastic bubbles out a bit so you can't build a wall. Plastic is more durable, though. You'll also want a set of base ten hundred flats. You can find what you need at rainbow resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle1746 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I imagine you could use them with any curriculum. It's just math! :001_smile: Just look ahead in Horizons and introduce the concepts with the rods before teaching from the book. I'm pretty sure that Horizons doesn't teach the mental math strategies, though, and those are VERY helpful, so you might want to go over those especially with your 3rd and 6th graders. Miquon is great (more than great!), even as just a supplement. The books are really cheap, but to make it cheaper you could put the pages in clear page protectors in a 3-ring binder so all your kids could use the same book. (Use dry erase markers.) That's what we did for the first 3 Miquon books. Also, check paperbackswap.com or bookmooch.com for the books or the Lab Sheet Annotations. They are there a lot of times. HTH! We have 2 small group sets, but 1 would be fine. I just recently got the extra set for tutoring purposes. We got by fine with just one. Sometimes it's actually good to have less because if you run out of one color, you have to use others to make up that length and they get to practice their number bonds some more! We have plastic rods, but I think I might like wood better. Wood would be better to build with because they are more flat on the sides. Plastic bubbles out a bit so you can't build a wall. Plastic is more durable, though. You'll also want a set of base ten hundred flats. You can find what you need at rainbow resource. Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Wow! I'm simply speechless! I wish I was taught math In this fashion! I'm starting this today!! My oldest struggles with simple mental math. Going to use the eggs & rods. We have an abacus as well. So would you suggest I teach them the fact family of 10 first? That way they have those mentally imprinted? :lol: imprinted...wow what a choice of word. My 1st grader does mental math already, however my 3rd grader struggles big time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Wow! I'm simply speechless! I wish I was taught math In this fashion! I'm starting this today!! My oldest struggles with simple mental math. Going to use the eggs & rods. We have an abacus as well. So would you suggest I teach them the fact family of 10 first? That way they have those mentally imprinted? :lol: imprinted...wow what a choice of word. My 1st grader does mental math already, however my 3rd grader struggles big time! Yep, fact families (number bonds) to 10 first. But do it with the rods so they aren't looking at a bunch of symbols. Much less info to remember that way! And when you teach mental math, don't take the manipulatives away too early. Most kids will stop using them on their own once they have it visualized in their minds. A few problems per day is a good way to do it - it's a lot of mental work at first! Their brains will get tired out! Oh, and it's helpful, if you are writing or reading the problem on paper, to have it written out horizontally - especially if they already know how to borrow/carry/regroup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CarrieL Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thank you so much for your videos! I have had some rods for a while, and have had no idea how to use them. My goal for the summer is now to work with these every chance we get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Nicely done! I've been looking around for more C-rod fun. Another good use is for teaching listening, following directions, and logical thought. We have a booklet that came with ours that talks about making and solving puzzles. For instance: Four rods. All different. Longest rod is shorter than yellow. The child listens and spends time experimenting to find the hidden rod. The point is not just to give your child these puzzles, but for them to come up with ones themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverFamily Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Great Videos! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liamtaylorsmom Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Another one to say THANK YOU! You completely changed our Math time yesterday. My normally struggling DS (who is also intimidated by the rods a bit) LOVED building number parties and was so much more easily able to work with his addition lesson right after. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I also think the videos are just great. I've watched quite a few since you posted, I have a bunch more to watch. My dd and I have started using several of your ideas so far. She is really loving it! Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I love the new vids on x^2. You rock, Rosie!! Your girls are so adorable! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I love the new vids on x^2. You rock, Rosie!! Your girls are so adorable! :) :iagree: I only found this thanks to you Beth (on the "more videos" page). Rosie these videos are great. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missouri Okie Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 You are like the Sal Kahn of Cuisenaire Rods. Your videos are just as informative and a lot cuter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Just a note for some of you -- some kids HATE this type of thing (math with manipulatives - even when it is presented as a game). My dd#2 wants to gouge her eyes out and begs to be "done" when we do this type of "playing." She absolutely despairs when she sees the cuisenaire rods out - even if they are only out because ds#1 is making castles for his knights. DD#3 (who admittedly was "raised" on Miquon) loves this sort of thing & has already passed her older sister in much of her math knowledge. I love the videos. But dd#2 just doesn't learn this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Kiddos Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) Rosie, Thank you so much for these! For some reason I hadn't thought of using Base Ten Blocks with Cuisenaire. Now, I feel like a complete idiot! Of course you use them together! Thanks for this! I appreciate it! Lauren Edited May 23, 2012 by Mommyof3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) Dd7 thanks your dd for the fractions lesson today, Rosie. :) (Yes, my c-rods have the nubbies on the end. Dd wants a set like yours. Thank you, Amazon Prime. :)) Edited May 23, 2012 by Beth in SW WA added photo :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Dd7 thanks your dd for the fractions lesson today, Rosie. :) (Yes, my c-rods have the nubbies on the end. Dd wants a set like yours. Thank you, Amazon Prime. :)) Aw, Beth, those pictures make me so happy! Can't wait to show dd! I'm so glad I'm able to help this many people! I wasn't sure what kind of response I'd get, so this is exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2Many4 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks for making these videos! I liked you on Facebook and I'll be following along. I only ever did the + and - with C Rods and now I have much more that we can use them for. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 DD 6 LOVES your videos! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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