Wooden Multi-Digit Addition Board

Hands-On Addition Learning Board

Regrouping That Finally Makes Sense

Multi-digit addition is confusing when it’s only taught with pencils and rules. This wooden addition board lets students see and touch tens and ones, so regrouping becomes logical instead of mysterious.

Children physically build each number, combine the values, and move pieces to show a new ten—discovering why carrying happens rather than just memorizing a procedure.

Ideal for homeschool families, tutors, and classrooms—especially supportive for visual, tactile, and neurodiverse learners, including students with dyscalculia.

Check out this short instructional video:

 

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What Your Child Will Be Able to Do

✔ Understand tens & ones instead of guessing

✔ See exactly when regrouping is needed

✔ Add two- and three-digit numbers with confidence

✔ Explain their thinking out loud

✔ Approach math with less stress and more success

This tool turns “follow the steps” into real place-value understanding.

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What’s Included

Specifications (Standardized Format)

• Wooden addition board: approximately 9" × 5.75"

• Square number tiles: ¾" tall

• Circle number tiles: ¾" tall

• Materials: finished US-sourced white birch wood

• Muslin storage bag included

Set Contains

• 1 wooden addition board with Tens & Ones columns

• 50 square number tiles 0–9

• 70 circle number tiles 0–9

• Regrouping/carry space

Optional Personalization:

Child’s name can be engraved on the side of the board. After purchase, email the name to: workingthewood@reagan.com

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How It Works

1. Students build each addend with tiles in the tens and ones columns
2. Values are combined visually
3. Pieces are physically moved to show regrouping
4. The algorithm now matches what the child already understands

Kids stop asking “Do I carry the one?” and start saying

👉 “I made a new ten!”

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Montessori-Inspired Learning

While not an official Montessori material, this board follows the same principles:

• Concrete → Abstract: hands first, paper later

• Self-discovery: regrouping is seen, not told

• Multi-sensory practice: ideal for learning differences

• Child-paced mastery without pressure

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Skills & Concepts Covered

✔ Place value (tens & ones)

✔ Two- and three-digit addition

✔ Regrouping / carrying

✔ Addition strategies

✔ Mathematical reasoning & explanation

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Why Families & Teachers Choose This

✔ Makes regrouping visual and concrete

✔ Supports hands-on & visual learners

✔ Reduces math anxiety

✔ Encourages math conversation

✔ Reusable across grade levels

✔ Made to order in Tennessee—NOT mass produced

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Recommended For

• Multi-digit addition

• Place-value practice

• Math intervention & enrichment

• Homeschool instruction

• Tutoring & classroom centers

• Grades 2–4 • Ages 7+

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Important Safety Information

⚠ Choking Hazard – Small Parts

Not for children under age 7

Adult supervision recommended

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Made-to-Order Details

Each set is crafted after ordering and may be personalized.

➡ No returns or exchanges—please review carefully before purchasing.

Processing & Shipping

• Made to order

• Ships within 3 business days

• USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate

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Addition Without Confusion

Give your child a hands-on way to understand regrouping with clarity and confidence.