Hands-On Math Learning • Made to Order in Tennessee

Help students build a deep understanding of subtraction with this beautifully crafted Wooden Place Value Subtraction Board. This hands-on tool allows learners to physically move numbers between tens and ones, making regrouping (borrowing) concrete, visual, and meaningful. Instead of just writing math problems, children do math—seeing and feeling how numbers break apart and come back together.

Perfect for homeschool families, tutors, math centers, and intervention, this board supports visual and kinesthetic learners, as well as students who struggle with traditional worksheet-only instruction.

Why Hands-On Math Tools Matter

Hands-on learning turns abstract math concepts into something students can truly understand. Research and classroom experience show that children—especially those who struggle with math or experience math anxiety—learn best when they can interact with materials rather than relying on paper and pencil alone.

This tool helps students:

• Build deep conceptual understanding

• Strengthen place value awareness

• Develop confidence through self-correction

• Engage multiple senses for better retention

• Reduce math frustration and anxiety

Montessori-Aligned Learning Approach

While not official Montessori material, this board aligns beautifully with Montessori-style math instruction:

• Concrete to Abstract Learning – Students manipulate physical pieces before transitioning to mental or written work

• Hands-On Exploration – Moving pieces between tens and ones reinforces place value through purposeful action

• Respect for the Child’s Pace – Open-ended design allows repetition and mastery without pressure

What’s Included

Specifications (Measurements Included)

• Wooden subtraction board with engraved labels: approximately 7" × 4.75"

• Number tiles – squares & circles: approximately ¾" tall

• Quantity: 40 square tiles & 22 circle tiles

• Materials: smooth, finished U.S.-sourced birch wood

• Muslin storage bag included

Set Contains

• 1 engraved wooden subtraction/place value board

• 62 total number tiles (tens & ones)

• Muslin storage bag

• Optional personalization: child’s name engraved on top or bottom

→ Email upedservices@gmail.com after purchase with child’s name

How It Works

Students represent a subtraction problem by placing tiles in the tens and ones sections. As they subtract, they physically move pieces to show regrouping, reinforcing place value and the logic behind borrowing—no memorized tricks required.

Why Families & Teachers Love It

✔ Strengthens place value understanding

✔ Ideal for visual, tactile, and struggling learners

✔ Durable engraved wood for long-term use

✔ Great for homeschool, tutoring, math centers, and intervention

✔ Personalized option builds ownership and engagement

✔ Made to order by a small business in Tennessee – not mass produced

Recommended For

• Two-digit subtraction with regrouping

• Place value practice

• Math intervention and dyscalculia support

• Homeschool instruction

• Tutoring and enrichment

Grades 2–4 • Ages 7+

Important Safety Information

⚠ Choking Hazard – Small Parts

Not recommended for children under age 7

Adult supervision recommended

Made-to-Order Policy

Each set is made to order in Tennessee using finished U.S.-sourced birch wood

Personalization available (name engraving)

➡ No returns or exchanges accepted – please review details carefully before purchasing

Processing & Shipping

• Made to order

• Ships within 2 business days

• Shipped via USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate

Make subtraction finally make sense with a hands-on tool designed to build confidence, independence, and true understanding.