One of my favorite ways to make math engaging for my kids and to increase interest is to combine math with literature. There are so many wonderful children's books with beautiful illustrations, and almost any book can be used to explore math in some way. So today I'm going to share an entire collection of STEM ideas to go along with some fun and engaging Fairy Tale stories from Candlewick Press! This collection of Fairy Tale STEM Challenges will Keep Reading...
Bitsbox: App Coding for Beginners
Over the past 3 months or so, my daughter has been learning some app coding for beginners with a subscription to Bitsbox. Today I want to share our newest app coding challenges and the progress my daughter has made over the last 3 months. It has been a joy to see her to excited and engaged while learning javascript, and my son (a year younger) is now very interested in trying it out as well. If you're looking for a fun way to teach or introduce Keep Reading...
Close Call: Addicting 2-Digit Addition Card Game
Yesterday I began a fun, 5 day series of math card games. I hope that throughout this series you will find ways to practice facts in a fun way, work on mental math skills and challenge each other with unique games that can be played over and over. Today I'm sharing a simple 2-digit addition card game that is so addicting, your kids will be begging to play! Plus, with tons of variations, you'll never get bored of it. *Please Note: This post Keep Reading...
Want a Unique Tangram Game to Challenge Your Kids?
As I recently shared on Instagram, my kids have been having a blast with a new hands on math toy: Geometiles. If you're not familiar with these blocks, read on, because they are a unique and powerful math tool. While there are endless possibilities for learning, today I'm going to share an introductory lesson we did about tangrams. Using Geometiles blocks and their unique tangram game printables, we learned about polygons, angles and had lots of Keep Reading...
How to Teach Subtraction with Regrouping: Simple Strategy
One of the most common struggles that I hear from parents and teachers is teaching subtraction with regrouping (or borrowing). This is, no doubt, a difficult concept to teach and learn, so it's no surprise that it causes lots of kids to stumble. So today I want to share how I teach subtraction with regrouping. Now, I don't share this because I have all the answers, or because this is the only method to use, or because I think it will work for Keep Reading...
January Problem of the Day Calendars {FREE}
Are you excited for the new year? I am so ready to start fresh and jump in feet first. I absolutely LOVE January and the start of all things new (and it doesn't hurt that it's my birthday, too!). If you're excited to try a new daily math approach this January, you've come to the right place. This set of easy, low prep math calendars is a great way to work on important math skills. Kids love the daily challenge, and you will love how easy and Keep Reading...
Simple Way to Teach Kids to Code {Bitsbox Review #1}
Did you know there are 2 million apps available to purchase in the iTunes app store? Computer programmers and software developers designed these apps using a computer language such as Javascript, HTML, Objective C and others. In our increasingly technological society, raising kids who are computer literate is essential. Can you imagine if you child left for college already knowing how to write programs and apps in Javascript? Well, today I'm Keep Reading...
How to Build a Solid Mathematics Foundation
There is one vital concept all math students must know in order to be successful. Does your student have it mastered? Maybe your student struggles with multi-digit addition or multiplication. Maybe it's division that's got them hung up. Or perhaps, it's subtraction with (gasp!) regrouping. In all likelihood all of these struggles can be boiled down to one issue: Place value. *Please Note: Some of the links in this post are affiliate Keep Reading...
December Problem of the Day Calendars {FREE}
Now that my "12 Days of Christmas Math" series is over (sign up for all 12 freebies here), I'm excited to share one more bonus freebie: my newest problem of the day calendar! If you haven't tried my simple math calendars yet, this is the perfect time to give it a try. The last couple of weeks before Christmas can be so exhausting and busy as you try to keep kids focused and review important skills before a much needed break. These December Keep Reading...
Christmas “Color a Fraction” Pages {FREE}
Welcome to day 7 of "The 12 Days of Christmas Printables" here at Math Geek Mama! Today and tomorrow I want to share some resources to help your students familiarize themselves with fractions and equivalent fractions. Today I have a set of "color a fraction" which is a great way to review and practice for what I'll be sharing tomorrow. So I hope you enjoy these fun Christmas fraction worksheets, and be sure to come back tomorrow for a printable Keep Reading...
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