Decoding Math

Getting Started

Preparing Your Classroom

Lesson Sequence Overview

Number Concept Progression

Math Common Core Standards

Neuroscience of Math

Teaching with Dot Cards

Introducing Cuisenaire Rods

Math Videos: Youtube

Kindergarten 2025 Overview

1st Lesson Sequence Overview

1st Week 1: Intro Dot Cards 0-20

1st Week 2: Make 5

1st Week 3: Make 10

1st Week 4: Intro Cuisenaire Rods

1st Week 5: Make 6

1st Week 6: Make 7

1st Week 7: Make 8

1st Week 8: Make 9

1st Week 9: Make 10

1st Week 10: Intro Number Balance

1st Week 11: Doubles/Halves

1st Week 12: Near Doubles

1st Week 13: Add 9

1st Week 14: Subtract 9

1st Week 15: Add 3 Numbers

1st Week 16: Add 8

1st Week 17: Subtract 8

1st Week 18: Remaining +/- Facts

2nd Lesson Sequence Overview

2nd Week 1: Intro 0-20, Make 5, Tens

2nd Week 2: Make 10, +/-1

2nd Week 3: Teach Place Value to 1,000

2nd Week 4: Make 6 and 7

2nd Week 5: Make 8 and 9

2nd Week 6: Make 6, 7, 8, & 9 with Cuisenaire Rods

2nd Week 7: Doubles 0-5/6-10 and Halves 0 -20

2nd Week 8: Near Doubles Through 20

2nd Week 9: Add/Subtract 9

2nd Week 10: Addition Strategies

2nd Week 11: Subtraction Strategies

2nd Week 12: Remaining Addition Fact Strategies

2nd Week 13: Remaining Subtraction Fact Strategies

1st/2nd: Week 0 (Introduction)

1st/2nd: Week 1

1st/2nd: Week 2

1st/2nd: Week 3

1st/2nd: Week 4

1st/2nd: Week 5

1st/2nd: Week 6

1st/2nd: Week 7

1st/2nd: Week 8

1st/2nd: Week 9

1st/2nd: Week 10

1st/2nd: Week 11

1st/2nd: Week 12