Number Lines

Here's a great idea for teaching number lines kinesthetically.

Using masking tape and a meter stick, tape out several large, blank number lines on the floor. Make sure each number line is different. For example, one might have only whole number hash marks, one might have wholes and halves, and another might have fourths.

On index cards, create a set of numbers (whole numbers, fractions or decimals) for each number line. To add a little difficulty, do not include a card for every possible number.

Allow students to work in small groups to place the index cards in the appropriate places on the number lines. Allow students to rotate through each number line.

This is a great way to differentiate.