Your kids will have so much math fun with this engaging partner game! Similar to Battleship, kids challenge each other in this decimals on a number line game. It is always exciting when we start a new math unit! There is something invigorating about knowing we have completed a chapter, and that its time to learn something new. This new unit introduces my oldest to two new concepts: large numbers up to a million, and understanding decimals. We Keep Reading...
Measuring Angles Activity: Simple and Fun Puzzle Set {FREE}
Even though I taught (and LOVE) Algebra, there's one thing that I will always love about Geometry: it's hands-on and visual. I do realize Algebra can be hands-on and visual too, and I tried to teach it that way. But there is something much more obviously visual and tangible about Geometry. And I think this makes it fun! So if you're looking for a fun, engaging Geometry resource for 4th grade or 5th grade, you will love this measuring angles 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...
Make a Buck: Unique Adding Decimals Game
One of the easiest and most relevant ways to teach and practice decimal operations is to use money. This makes it more than just a math skill; it makes it meaningful to students' lives. All kids want to know how to add up their money correctly! So today's adding decimals game will relate it back to student's lives by making it about money, and challenging them to be the first to collect exactly $1.00. Plus, with several variations, once your kids Keep Reading...
Let’s Convert: Easy Metric Conversions Game
Ready for another fun and easy math card game? Everyday this week I'm share super simple games that you can use any time you need extra practice with important skills. Learning math facts does not have to be boring! Today's game is especially low-prep: all you need is a deck of cards and you're ready to practice metric conversions. While we don't typically use the metric system in the U.S., this is still an important skill because it will Keep Reading...
Spiral: Easy Way to Practice Multiplication for Kids
I am always on the lookout for quick and easy ways to practice math facts. Certainly we want to encourage and develop a deep, conceptual understanding of math concepts. And of course, we need to find ways to develop number sense, especially in the early years. But we also need to help kids become fluent in computation because this will give them confidence and set them up for less frustration in the upper grades. So today, I’m sharing another 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...
Builder’s Paradise: Kindergarten Card Game
Want a quick and easy card game to play with your Preschoolers or Kindergartners? This counting and sequencing card game is a wonderful break from your normal math routine, and a fun chance for your kids to practice their skills. The best part? There’s no prep necessary! Just grab a deck of cards! Builder's Paradise is a perfect Kindergarten card game, or you can even play with your preschoolers. *Please Note: This post contains affiliate Keep Reading...
Race to Pi: Simple and Fun Pi Day Card Game
Are you gearing up for a fun-filled Pi Day celebration? I am always looking for new and engaging ways to celebrate Pi Day with kids of all ages. I even began this site about this time two years ago so that I could be ready in time for Pi Day! :) Since then I've gathered tons of fun ideas, from simple games and art projects, to challenging math investigations. But today, I want to share a SUPER simple and fun Pi Day card game that you can play 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...
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