Ep:33-All Things Abacus

**Educational Materials Development:** - Number search books and word search activities for Abacus practice - Children's picture books featuring Abacus concepts with AI-generated illustrations - Abacus calendars combining place values with daily dates - Practice workbooks and math maze books - A second-grade Abacus-based intervention math program **Teaching Methods and Demonstrations:** - Multiplication on Abacus, including 2-digit multiplication techniques - Subtraction strategies and building blocks - Leading zeros and their role in Abacus calculations - Place values and how the Abacus tracks numbers automatically - Two-step problem-solving methods with multiple approaches **Math Education Philosophy:** - Preventing "math trauma" through proper implementation - Building strong foundational understanding before advancing - Allowing students to discover their own shortcuts and methods - The importance of number sense, fluency, and flexibility - Critiques of poor implementation in Common Core materials **Future Plans:** - Adding multiplication content to online class platform - Creating read-along videos for children's books - Developing themed holiday books - Publishing goal of 100 books total - Music books for seniors with dementia