Multiplication is an incredibly important math concept for young mathematicians. It can aid in counting and problem solving, as well as helping kids increase their number sense and pattern recognition. When you are trying to teach multiplication, however, there are about a million different ways to approach it. Rather than trying to find the best method, why not give kids all different kinds of opportunities to see and make sense of Keep Reading...
{FREE} Gumball Estimation Activity!
We've been having some fun exploring measurement and estimation around here lately. Estimation is an important math concept that I think is often overlooked or glazed over, but it's an invaluable real life skill. Not only is it helpful in all sorts of real life situations to be able to estimate sizes, costs, and amounts, but it is also helpful as students get into higher level math. After spending a significant amount of time working out an Keep Reading...
Mummy Math: Halloween Estimation and Measurement!
Believe it or not, Halloween is just around the corner! To get my kids excited and seize the opportunity to get outside and enjoy some beautiful Fall weather, we decided to try a little experiment. It all started with a simple enough question: "How many squares of toilet paper do you think it would take to wrap you up like a mummy?" Challenge accepted. Learn how we turned this fun and silly activity into an afternoon full of Mummy Math with a Keep Reading...
FREE Apples Equivalent Fractions Matching Game!
Understanding fractions is such a tricky thing. But if you are looking for a fun and quiet game for kids to work on reviewing fractions on their own, try this fun and easy matching game! This Apples Equivalent Fractions Matching Game is easy to prep, and can be used as a math center, independent practice, or with a small group! *Please Note: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links and help support the work of this site. Read our Keep Reading...
Disney Math: Recognizing Numbers with Cars!
I'm SO excited to share our last "Disney Math" activity, because that means we are ready to go to Disney World! I've had so much fun looking for ways to incorporate Disney fun into our homeschool day, and my kids have really enjoyed it too! Today I'm sharing a simple activity that I was able to adapt to use with both my kids (kindergarten and first grade), to work on recognizing numbers with Cars. (Although we used Cars from the movie, any Keep Reading...
FREE Pigs Will Be Pigs Money Lessons!
There may not be any math topic that is more relevant to our everyday life than that of money. It's essential that we teach our kids to add and subtract money, to use it wisely and understand how to handle their money! The book Pigs Will Be Pigs by Amy Axelrod is an excellent introduction to money for kids and helps them understand not only how to add money, but also to realize that it is finite. These Pigs will Be Pigs money lessons are intended Keep Reading...
FREE “Sir Cumference and All the King’s Tens” Activities!
Have I mentioned how much I LOVE teaching math with engaging books? Well I do! And some of my favorite stories are the "Sir Cumference" books by Cindy Neuschwander! All of these books weave important math ideas into a story that captures kids' attention. Today, I'm sharing FREE Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens Activities, including an easy print and play place value game! *Please Note: Some of these links are affiliate links and help Keep Reading...
Skittles Math: Count and Graph! {FREE Printables!}
There's no doubt about it, math is bound to be more fun when it's hands-on. There are countless materials you can use as manipulatives for counting and sorting, but my favorite, BY FAR, is candy! Obviously, this can not be an everyday occurrence, (though my son asks for "Skittles Math" everyday). But as a once in a while treat, it's the best! *Please Note: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links and help support the work of this Keep Reading...
Disney Math: Using Pattern Blocks to Create Cinderella’s Castle!
If you haven't seen on Instagram, my family is counting down the days to our Disney World vacation! This is our first time, and my kids are just a little bit excited. ;) To help use their excitement to learn and explore important math concepts, we've been having a "Disney Math" lesson each week! (If you missed last week, check out our math countdown to Disney!). This week, to build on our triangles lesson from "The Greedy Triangle," we pulled Keep Reading...
Disney Math! {Countdown to Disney World!}
There has been quite a lot of excitement around our house lately! In case you didn't see it on Instagram, we are planning a trip to Florida next month to take the kids to Disney World. To say they're excited is a bit of an understatement, which can sometimes make concentrating on school work difficult. To help with that (and also get some great math practice and conversations in at the same time!), we created a "Countdown to Disney!" *Please Keep Reading...
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