Ahh, that day before Thanksgiving break. Classes are short, so there's no time to give a test, but you're about to go on break (and you know kids won't be reviewing math) so you can't teach something new. How can you plan your time so it's not wasted?? How about some fun, yet challenging Thanksgiving math puzzles? This set of logic and Sudoku puzzles will help your kids work on their logic and critical thinking skills. *Please Note: This Keep Reading...
{FREE} Ordinal Numbers Game for Kindergarten-First Grade
I've recently been teaching and practicing ordinal numbers with my first grader. And although this is an important concept (and something we use in real life frequently), it seems like it's not covered very thoroughly in many math curricula. So I created some fun additional practice! This low-prep ordinal numbers game can be played again and again. Helping Kids Understand Counting Numbers v. Ordinal Numbers If your kiddos are in first 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...
Visual Equivalent Fractions Game Printable {FREE}
When developing fraction sense, this is an essential part of any fraction unit. When students understand this concept it can help them compare fractions and even order them. It will even help students simplify fractions. What is it? Equivalent fractions! And like most concepts, there are numerous ways to teach it. Today I want to share a fun and simple equivalent fractions game printable that incorporates multiple Keep Reading...
Fun and Engaging Kindergarten Math App {CCSS Aligned}
Are you looking for fun new ways to prepare your child for Kindergarten math? Or perhaps your child has finished Kindergarten, but needs to review over the Summer (raising my hand!). Either way, I have a fun new Kindergarten math app from Zap Zap Math to share that your kids will love! *Please Note: This post is sponsored by Zap Zap Math and I was compensated for my time in writing this review. All opinions, however, are 100% my own and I 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...
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...
Simple Multi Digit Multiplication Game {FREE}
Multiplying two digit and three digit numbers! There are a lot of steps. It can be quite confusing! And it requires a ton of practice for many students to master. But no student wants to spend hours practicing multiplying two digit numbers over and over. We don't want that for our kiddos either, so here is a fun multi digit multiplication game that gets children practicing multiplying two and three digit numbers. *Please Note: This post Keep Reading...
The Great Debate: The Role of Calculators in Math Education
The great debate over calculator use in the math classroom, particularly in elementary school, will probably never be resolved. There are those who say there is no place for calculators in the classroom, whether elementary or high school. Then there are those who say that “mental math” is no longer necessary. That we live in an age of technology and memorizing multiplication facts or working math out with pencil and paper has become obsolete and Keep Reading...
The Beginner’s Guide to Hands-On Math
Do you ever feel like teaching math is a struggle or just plain boring? Are you sick of worksheets and textbooks? Teaching and exploring math in a hands-on way will not only be more engaging for your kids, but it will deepen and strengthen their conceptual understanding. But if the thought of making math "hands-on" is intimidating to you, never fear! This beginner's guide to hands-on math will walk you through it, expand your understanding of Keep Reading...
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