Time and time again, research shows that students who struggle with math in middle school or high school were the same kids who lacked number sense in the early grades. So it is essential that we help develop and strengthen kids' number sense in Kindergarten and First Grade, to help set them up for future math success. There are several different strategies you can focus on to help kids make sense of numbers and think flexibly, but one of the Keep Reading...
The Warlord’s Beads Extension Lessons {FREE Printable}
If you are a fan of the "Sir Cumference" storybooks from Cindy Neuschwander, you may be excited to read today's post! The Warlord's Series from Virginia Pilegard is similar in that each book teaches important math concepts. The difference is that these books take place in ancient China! This is a great opportunity to introduce kids to some of the history and culture of China, while exploring math. Plus, you can extend the learning even further Keep Reading...
How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? Fall Estimation Fun!
Estimation is a tricky concept, and one that is often not covered at great length in school. And while I love teaching through the use of math story books, there are not a lot of resources that I've found that cover estimation. I do love, however, the book How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin, by Margaret McNamara. In this story, kids explore estimation as well as counting techniques, so I decided this was the perfect excuse for not only some pumpkin seed 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...
Christmas Count and Color Pages {FREE}
The Christmas season is almost upon us! If you enjoy using fun, Christmas-themed learning activities, you've come to the right place! Today is the first day in my "12 Days of Christmas Printables" series. Each day you will find a new, fun Christmas math game or activity. If you're looking for something specific or for a specific age, stay tuned. I will be starting with Kindergarten level math, and increasing in difficulty over the next 12 days. Keep Reading...
Weekly Math Freebie Round Up
Welcome to the weekly collection of fun and free math teaching resources! Each week I share my favorite teaching resources from around the web for grades K-12. Do you have a great freebie that other educators would love? Send me a link so I can share it here! :) Kindergarten-2nd Grade: I love these cute counting and counting on cards from Playdough to Plato! My daughter loves anything that allows her to draw and interact, so I know she Keep Reading...
Weekly Math Freebie Round Up
Welcome to the weekly freebie round up here at Math Geek Mama! Every week I share my favorite math resources, worksheets and games to make your job a little easier. Best of all? They're free! Do you have a fun and free math resource to share with other educators? Send me a link so I can share it here! :) Kindergarten-2nd Grade: How cute are these Fall counting pages from 123Homeschool4Me? I've already downloaded them for my kindergartner! I Keep Reading...
Weekly Math Freebie Round Up
Welcome to the weekly round up of FREE math teaching resources here at Math Geek Mama! Every week I share my favorite teaching ideas, lessons and games from around the web for grades K-12. Do you have a math teaching idea or resource to share with fellow educators? Send me a link so I can share it here! Kindergarten-2nd Grade: Grab some adorable back to school printables for Kindergarten from Living Life and Learning! This printable pack Keep Reading...
Weekly Math Freebie Round Up
Welcome to the weekly round up of the best math teaching resources from around the web. Each week I share my favorite math teaching resources for grades K-12! Do you have a fun and FREE math resource to share with other educators? Send me a link so I can share it here. :) Kindergarten-2nd Grade: Get ready for fall with this cute set of apple ten frame worksheets from The STEM Laboratory! Perfect for preschool and kindergarten. Plus Keep Reading...
Sidewalk Chalk Jumping Maze Math Challenge
After buying a huge box of sidewalk chalk (like, the second the weather showed signs of warming up), I began brainstorming ways to use it for outdoor learning. Obviously, my kids use it to draw and create, but I also love using it for math games and fun challenges. Especially if it means getting my kids moving while increasing their math skills. ;) We had so much fun with our Skip Counting Hopscotch, I decided to set up what is called a Jumping Keep Reading...
