🌟 Let's Divide by 12! 🌟
Dividing by 12 means sharing equally into 12 groups. It’s like splitting a big pizza
into 12 slices so everyone gets their fair share—yum!
How to Divide by 12:
First comes the number, then comes 12… Sharing it out is how we thrive!
- Start with your big number (like 24 or 36).
- Think: "How many times does 12 fit inside?"
- Count in 12s until you reach your number—or as close as you can go!
- If there's some left over, that's called the remainder.
Let’s Try an Example Together!
Imagine you have 48 candies. You want to divide them equally among 12 friends. How
many candies will each friend get?
Solution:
- Ask yourself: "How many 12s are in 48?"
- Count in 12s: 12, 24, 36, 48.
- That’s 4 jumps of 12!
- So, each friend gets 4 candies. Hooray!
Tips for Superhero Parents:
Teaching division can be fun and easy-peasy:
- Use real-life objects like cookies, toys, or coins to show dividing into groups.
- Make up silly songs about counting by 12s ("Twelve, twenty-four, thirty-six, oh my!").
- Celebrate small wins—every step counts!