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These manipulatives allow students to see and touch the objects, making it easier to understand addition and subtraction concepts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6431554c82a95571063ff321/1114c841-5f6c-4cf2-a1fe-62c128087c94/how_to_introduce_manipulatives_to_kindergarten_students Blog - Teaching Kindergarteners How to Add and Subtract Using Manipulatives: A Step-by-Step Guide - Step 2: Explore the Manipulatives Providing opportunities for free exploration of the manipulatives satisfies students' curiosity before using them and may prevent them from becoming distracted from assigned tasks. 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