Mathematics in Motion— Interactive Virtual Manipulatives 

Divergence in math skills is completely natural, and the idea of a child being “behind” is often a misleading and unnecessary worry. Every learner’s journey is unique, with strengths and challenges that don’t always align with grade-level expectations. Meeting your child where they are — whether that means pausing to fill in foundational gaps or skipping ahead when mastery is evident — creates a more joyful and effective learning experience. Growth in math, like any other subject, isn’t a straight path but a dynamic process. Embracing that flexibility allows you and your child to enjoy the journey, building confidence and curiosity along the way. Whether you're beginning with preschool math or diving into algebraic functions, making math meaningful and concrete always helps simplify the learning process. Here is a short list of online sites offering interactive math manipulatives:

• National Library of Virtual Manipulatives - Helps visualize math concepts.

• Didax Virtual Manipulatives - Tools for teaching students to use models.

• Toy Theater - Great for adding, subtracting, and comparing fractions.  

• Desmos - Interactive graphing calculator and math activities.

• Mathigon - Perfect for geometry, symmetry, and fractions. 

• Symbaloo - Use this app to save, organize, and share your favorite links in one place!