Special holidays can be a great time to get out of your normal math routine and let your kids work on something new and different. Logical reasoning is one of those important math areas that is usually lacking in math textbooks. But supplementing your curriculum with the occasional logic puzzle is a great way to weave it in! This set of Valentine's Day Logic Puzzles is perfect for kids ages 9 and up. *Please Note: This post contains Keep Reading...
{FREE} Properties of Multiplication Cut & Paste Practice
There are so many steps to teaching multiplication. It starts with understanding what multiplication is (area or arrays), moves into learning the math facts, and proceeds into conquering two digit and three digit multiplication. There is a step that I often skipped as a classroom teacher: properties of multiplication. *This is a guest post from Rachel of You've Got This Math. Teaching the Properties of Multiplication: As a teacher, Keep Reading...
January 2018 Math Problem of the Day Calendars
I love the beginning of the year. There's so much to be excited about with this fresh start-starting new routines, trying new things, with the whole year ahead of us. If you're excited to gear up for a great year and make the most of your math time with your kiddos, definitely grab these January 2018 Math Problem of the Day Calendars! This is such an easy way to add a little math fun to your day. *Please Note: This post contains affiliate Keep Reading...
Fidget Spinner Math Activity: Probability & Graphing
What are your feelings on fidget spinners? Some teachers love them, while others may not feel quite the same way. Whatever our feelings, most kids love them, so adding them to learning can be a good thing. And that is exactly what these fidget spinner math activities do. *Please Note: This post contains affiliate links which help support the work of this site. Read our full disclosure here.* *This is a guest post from Rachel of You've 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...
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...
{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...
Simple, Hands On Coordinate Graphing Worksheet
Plotting points on the coordinate plane is one of those concepts that seems so simple, yet can be so challenging for kids who are just learning. Yet this is a crucial skill if kids are to be successful in higher level math! While this means it's going to require a lot of practice for kids to get the hang of it and feel confident, it doesn't mean that practice has to be boring. Today, I want to share some fun and simple ideas for graphing using a Keep Reading...
Hands-On Area of a Circle Activity {FREE}
Welcome to the last day of my Math+Technology Series! I've shared a variety of free math lessons for middle and high school which incorporate graphing calculators in a meaningful way. Today I'm going to share a fun Geometry investigation, which is a combination of hands-on exploring and technology. This area of a circle activity is a great way for kids to better understand the formula. Plus, it's hands-on and can be used as a springboard for Keep Reading...
Fun Probability Experiment with Dice {FREE}
Probability and statistics is such a unique branch of mathematics, and one that can easily cause confusion for students. If you're looking for a fun and easy way to introduce concepts, you'll love this probability experiment! It's part of my Math+Technology Series, and will help kids explore the differences between live, simulated and theoretical probability. All you need is the free probability lesson, a die and your graphing Keep Reading...
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