What kid doesn't love to play games? Any time you can turn math practice into a fun, engaging and competitive game is a win! Especially when all you need to play that game is a regular deck of playing cards! :) This math card game to make ten is fun and simple! *Please Note: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links and help support the work of this site. Read our full disclosure policy here.* I read about this game recently in the Keep Reading...
Summer Math Camp Week 5: Time and Elapsed Time
Welcome to week 5 of Summer Math Camp here at Math Geek Mama! This week we worked on time problems! Telling time, adding and subtracting time, and figuring out elapsed time! It was so fun! If you've missed the rest of this series, check out each week so far {there are FREE resources each week!}: Week 1: Operations with Large Numbers-Comparing, Rounding, Adding and Subtracting Week 2: Exploring the Meaning of Multiplication and Solving Keep Reading...
Bedtime Math: This Time It’s Personal {A Review}
I've mentioned the Bedtime Math book series by Laura Overdeck before, but now that I've read through the second book and tried it out with my kids, I wanted to write a full review to tell you what we thought! The purpose behind the “Bedtime Math” series is to make math cool and get kids fired up about numbers. I really love the concept behind these books, and so I’ve been reading through the second book with my kids. While I have not read the Keep Reading...
Summer Math Camp: All About Money!
I'm so excited to bring you the next part in my Summer Math Camp series! This week we worked on all things money: counting coins, adding money, making change, and even considered fractions of a dollar! If you've missed the rest of this series so far, we started with operations with large numbers, then worked on understanding multiplication in week 2, then discussed fractions and equivalent fractions in week 3! Be sure to check out those as Keep Reading...
Counting Money Puzzles {FREE!}
Want to make sure your kids can count and add money? Grab this free set of counting money puzzles for a quick review, math center or early finisher game. One of the most important real life math skills kids learn is how to count and handle money. That's why I was so excited to share this fun resource! These counting money puzzles help kids work on adding money, recognizing the correct format for denoting money, as well as writing out numbers Keep Reading...
Weekly Math Freebie Round Up!
Welcome to the weekly round up of free math teaching resources! I try to share engaging and helpful math teaching lessons and activities for all ages-if you have something you would like featured, please send me a link! Kindergarten-2nd: This set of counting puzzles is so cute! (And if you like it, there is a whole mega math bundle to go along with it for sale in her store!) If your kids need practice working with and recognizing Keep Reading...
Exploring Math and Science in Your Own Backyard
I often share fun and engaging math stories that can be used to teach and explore all kinds of math topics, but the truth is, you can weave math learning into virtually any book you read with your kids! {Click to tweet!} *Please Note: This post contains affiliate links that support the work of this site. Read our full disclosure here.* As an example, today I want to share a couple of new-to-us books that I (and my kids!) absolutely ADORE, Keep Reading...
Summer Math Camp Week 3: Fractions!
Welcome to week 3 of my Summer Math Camp! I have *loved* doing math and playing fun games with these girls and sharing our learning experiences with you! In case you've missed it, the first week we focused on operations with large numbers, including adding, subtracting, comparing and rounding. Last week, we worked on building a conceptual understanding of multiplication, as well as word problems involving multiplication. This week? Fractions! Keep Reading...
Summer Math Camp: Multiplication!
I am SO excited to share with you week two of my Summer Math Camp! I am focusing on reinforcing and practicing important third grade math skills, and sharing all the details and freebies with you! Here's everything we started with in week one, in case you missed it. Hopefully the ideas and resources in this post will be helpful for multiplication for 3rd grade, or some easy ways to review if you teach 4th or 5th grade. This week I wanted Keep Reading...
Weekly Math Freebie Round Up!
Welcome friends! Every week I share all the best FREE math resources that I find, to help you better engage your students and practice important math skills! I hope you find something useful, and join us again next week! :) Kindergarten-2nd: This freebie from Educents is a great way to get kids to think about numbers and make important connections! (Could even be used with older kids!) I love this fun and simple game from Primary Keep Reading...
