ABSTRACT
Jane wanted to expose them to 2-digit numbers, after she felt her children had become proficient with 1-digit numbers. The first skill she wanted to teach them was how to write 2-digit numbers. She designed two activities to accomplish this task. Since the highest number of dots on either end of a domino is only 6 and Jane wanted her children to be able to write 2-digit numbers with either digit anywhere between 1 and 9 such as 27, 83, or 99, she had her children do another activity. In engaging her children in a variety of activities and games, Jane often finds herself asking them to make some 2- or even 3-digit numbers. Playing cards are something she frequently uses. Although not many people will consider 0 as odd, Jane was one of those elementary teachers who sometimes teach children this misconception: 0 is neither odd nor even. After discussing multiples, Jane involved her children in a "Butz" game.
