In an attempt to remember to "line up" the decimals when we use addition or subtraction, I took a gamble at writing a song. My very brave and cooperative class agreed to sing it on camera. Also, it is now stuck in our brains like glue! You may recognize the tune because it is set to the famous, "Row, Row Row Your Boat." We also fancied it up by singing in a round. Enjoy!
"Line, line, line me up.
Only when you add or subtract.
Decimals, decimals, decimals, decimals!
If it helps you, keep me stacked."