Finding new and engaging ways to introduce kids to fractions can be challenging. But to really comprehend what fractions are, how they are represented and how to solve problems with fractions, kids need LOTS of exposure. So I was thrilled to hear about a new, adorable picture book for kids about fractions! Twinderella, from Corey Rosen Schwartz, is a super cute retelling of the classic fairy tale. Plus, she does a marvelous job of weaving in real Keep Reading...
Hands On Area and Perimeter Game {FREE Printable}
I love geometry units. It is easy to pull out the manipulatives and let children explore, build, and be creative. Teaching area and the perimeter of shapes isn't any different. There are so many hands-on ways for children to explore and create with this topic. But like all math concepts, practice is needed....and this fun, STEM inspired Area and Perimeter Game is a great way to get some practice in. :) *Please Note: This post contains Keep Reading...
How to Teach Fractions {With Free Game Ideas}
One of the biggest fears homeschooling parents have when it comes to teaching their children math is...fractions. Fear not. Follow these steps for how to teach fractions and you will be on your way to a tear free fraction journey. Warning! No matter how old your student is, don't skip one of the steps. *Please Note: This post contains affiliate links which help support the work of this site. Read our full disclosure here.* This is a Keep Reading...
Simple Coloring Probability Worksheets for Grades 4-6 {FREE}
Let's flip a coin to decide. It's a simple statement, and one you may hear often. My favorite example of flipping a coin is at the start of an NFL game. Especially on high stake games, an expectant hush falls over the stadium as everyone waits to see which team gets the upper hand. We all know that our team has a 50 - 50 chance of winning the coin toss...but all we can do is wait for the coin to settle on the dirt. This tradition is the Keep Reading...
Geoboard Activity Cards {FREE Geometry Challenge}
My sister does not know what a geoboard is. I was purging my homeschool supplies when I found I had not one, but 5 geoboards. 5! Why do I have 5? So I thought I would ask younger sis if she wanted one or two for her girls. And she looked at me blankly. We went through the same school system and yet I know what a geoboard is and she doesn't. How? Did they change math in-between teaching me and her? Probably. I even showed it to her and still Keep Reading...
{FREE} Baseball Addition: 3-Digit Addition Game
I love baseball. The sound of the bat hitting the ball. Crowds cheering for their teams. And even the disappointment of losing that important game. (Which is quite common with my home team.) My husband has converted me into a pro football fan, but I still have fond memories of the games I watched with friends and family. That nostalgia was the inspiration for this 3-digit addition game. Kids will love challenging each other and scoring runs while Keep Reading...
Midpoint Formula Activity {FREE Hands-On Lesson}
When I was a classroom teacher, the one thing I hated was trying to teach basic formulas. In most textbooks, this consists of stating the formula, telling students to memorize it, then showing them how to "plug in" all the necessary information. I don't like this approach because it doesn't give students any ownership over their learning. Plus, it usually means learning it for a day, then forgetting it. That's not the end result I'm going for. Keep Reading...
Plan Engaging STEM Lessons: STEM Lesson Plan Template {FREE}
Have you seen a STEM lesson, maybe on Pinterest, and thought, "Wow, the person who wrote that lesson is so creative. I wish I could be that creative." Your wish is about to come true. The problem with writing a great STEM lesson is that it's so big, has so many parts, and can feel overwhelming. But once you break it down into smaller parts, your brain can focus on creativity. So let's break this STEM thing down into it's parts. Then use the Keep Reading...
FREE Simple Printable Division Games {1-2 Digit Divisors}
How did you learn long division? Did your teacher drill the steps in your head? Was a fun song or chant involved? Or did your teacher write problem after problem on the board, while you copied them down? This wonderful math skill can be a struggle for many students. Long divison can be, well....long (guess the name clearly states that), and it can be tedious! We can't get around the longness of long division, or the fact that the steps seem to go Keep Reading...
{Free} Summer Math Calendars for Grades K-5
The time is here. The joyful sounds of children finally free from the daily routine of school and homework. They're ready for fun, sun-filled days of freedom and a lack of responsibility. And rightly so--they're kids, and they need freedom to play and explore, get messy and get bored. But you also know that with those long Summer days comes the Summer slide. A regression or loss of all that valuable learning that took place during the school Keep Reading...
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