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I Know My Shapes: FREE Shape Games for Kids

February 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

Want to introduce young ones to basic shapes? Or maybe you want to stretch and challenge older kids to learn more challenging shapes? Either way, this set of shape games for kids is low prep and can be used and adapted to play several different games with shapes and their attributes. Plus, it's compeltely FREE!.

One of the earliest math concepts kids learn is shapes. Shapes are all around us and can be a really fun and easy way to show kids math in the real world. But even though we can introduce preschoolers to basic shape concepts doesn't mean that there's nothing more to explore as kids get older. So I hope this fun and free set of shape games for kids gives you some ideas to explore shapes and shape attributes more deeply. *Please Note: This Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Free Printables, Grades 2-3, Grades 4-5, Grades K-1, Math Games Tagged With: 2D shapes, shape game, shapes

{FREE} Convert Fractions to Decimals Game: Grades 4-6

February 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

Need a fun and engaging way to give kids practice with converting fractions to decimals? This game is easy to set up and different every time you play! It will give kids the opportunity to practice mental math conversions, or you can let kids work out each solution on a piece of paper. Either way, this is a fun game you can pull out again and again.

Decimals and fractions are quite a struggle for so many of our students. One concept that is incredibly important though, that takes a lot of practice is converting fraction to decimals and vice versa. So when we use hands-on ways to teach these concepts it helps them to understand deeply. Then we can provide fun ways for them to practice. This convert fractions to decimals game is a great way to get in some fun practice! *Please Note: This Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Free Printables, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, Math Games Tagged With: convert fractions to decimals, decimal game, decimals, fraction game, fractions

{FREE} Simple Fact Family Games for Kids

January 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

Help kids learn and explore addition and subtraction with these cute fact family game boards. There are so many variations, you can easily differentiate for individuals, small groups or play together as a class! Grab the whole set FREE from Math Geek Mama.

If you teach kindergarten through second grade, chances are you have explored fact families with your students. But why do fact families matter? How does working with fact families help student understanding? Today I'm going to explain what fact families are and provide some super simple, one page fact family games so you can practice with your kids. There are a variety of options, allowing you to differentiate easily. There are also small group Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Free Printables, Grades 2-3, Grades K-1, Math Games Tagged With: addition, fact families, number bonds, subtraction

Double Digit Multiplication Practice: FREE Board Games

December 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

Need a fun and quick review of double digit multiplication? This set of 3 printable board games is an easy way for kids to get in some extra double digit multiplication practice. Plus, they're free and low-prep, making it a win-win!

My children are so excited about Christmas. It actually started before Thanksgiving, since I try to get a feel for what they're wanting. (With a large family, I can't buy all our Christmas presents in one month!) This excitement has only continued as we've put up our tree, wrapped presents, and consumed all the sugar. (So much sugar this time of year!)  Despite all the enthusiasm over this festive time of year, we still have some learning that Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Free Printables, Grades 4-5, Math Games Tagged With: large numbers, multi-digit multiplication, multiplication

{FREE} Least Common Multiple Practice for Grades 4-6

November 12, 2018 Leave a Comment

Provide some quick and easy least common multiple practice with this cute set of clip cards. This is such an important stepping stone skill, you'll want to be sure that kids are fluent and confident finding the LCM.

It's crazy how connected math is. Often children struggle in higher math because they didn't fully grasp a concept from earlier years. Children probably aren't going to understand decimals without understanding what a fraction is. Can they grasp the concept of negative numbers and not have good number sense? What about adding fractions without common denominators when they don't know their multiplication times tables? Every lesson in math is an Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Free Printables, Grades 4-5, Math Games Tagged With: LCM, least common multiple, multiples

30+ Amazing Candy Math Activities for Kids

October 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

Looking for a way to really engage your kids in math? Try teaching math with candy. This HUGE list includes ideas for Kindergarten through high school, including some really awesome candy STEM ideas. These math ideas are perfect for Easter, Halloween or anytime during the year.

Let's face it-kids love candy. And while we, as the adults, have to make sure they don't go overboard with the sweets, it can be a fun treat from time to time and can certainly make difficult math concepts more fun and engaging. Plus, doing some candy math with your kids can also be a great way to make good use of all the piles of candy at Halloween or Easter. Whatever the occasion, you will find all sorts of candy math activities in this list, Keep Reading...

Filed Under: All Ages, Hands on, Math Games Tagged With: candy

Candy Corn Math: Hands On Activities {With FREE Printables}

October 8, 2018 3 Comments

Looking for a fun way to put all your candy corn to good use? This free set of candy corn math printables use candy corn as a fun math manipulative. There are counting mats, an addition game, plus counting to 100 and measurement. Kids will love it!

I will admit it, I have a deep love of candy corn. It's really a huge blessing that it's only available for a short time each fall, because otherwise my health and weight would suffer. And so, since candy corn is such a special treat, and I obviously needed an excuse to buy it the second it hit the shelves, I had to combine it with learning for some fun, hands on candy corn math. Because how else can you justify buying the giant bag from Sam's Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Free Printables, Grades K-1, Hands on, Math Games Tagged With: addition, candy, counting, measurement

Number Detectives: Addition and Subtraction Challenge Problems

October 1, 2018 Leave a Comment

This engaging, open ended activity will help kids better understand addition and subtraction. These challenge problems can be used lots of different ways and will help kids to compose and decompose numbers from 2-100.

How comfortable are your kids with basic addition & subtraction? How many different ways or visuals can they use to solve a problem? If you feel like your kids need a little more practice to become confident and fluent, don't resort to boring worksheets. Try the Number Detectives Challenge instead! This engaging activity will provide addition and subtraction challenge problems for kids in kindergarten, first grade or second grade. But even Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Free Printables, Grades K-1, Interactive Worksheet, Math Games Tagged With: addition, subtraction

Spin It! Multiplying Decimals Game for Kids {FREE}

July 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

This game provides fun practice with decimals and is great for kids who love to use their fidget spinner! With this easy print and play game, kids will work on multiplying and dividing whole numbers with decimals. Plus, with blank game boards you can create even more variations!

Are your kids ready to tackle decimal operations? Multiplying decimals and dividing with decimals is certainly a challenge. But it doesn't have to be a source of frustration and tears! With this simple game, kids can practice multiplying whole numbers by decimals, dividing whole numbers by decimals and so much more. And with the addition of a fidget spinner, your kids are sure to love this multiplying decimals game! *Please Note: This post Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Grades 4-5, Math Games Tagged With: decimals, dividing decimals, multiplying decimals

4th of July Logic Puzzles for Kids {FREE}

June 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

Want something to keep the whole family entertained while you're waiting for fireworks to start? Why not try out this fun set of 4th of July Logic Puzzles! These are great critical thinking challenges for kids ages 9 and up, and will give everyone a unique challenge as you celebrate the 4th.

While I realize that the 4th of July is a day to celebrate our country's independence by grilling out, spending time with family and watching fireworks, sometimes you need a quick and quiet activity for your kids in between all the fun. This cute set of 4th of July Logic Puzzles for kids is a chance to challenge each other, and maybe keep your kids out of the kitchen for a few minutes while you finish last minute preparations! Or maybe you just Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Free Printables, Grades 6-8, Math Games Tagged With: logic puzzles, logical reasoning

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