There's no doubt about it, math is bound to be more fun when it's hands-on. There are countless materials you can use as manipulatives for counting and sorting, but my favorite, BY FAR, is candy! Obviously, this can not be an everyday occurrence, (though my son asks for "Skittles Math" everyday). But as a once in a while treat, it's the best! *Please Note: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links and help support the work of this Keep Reading...
Happy Pi Day!! 3.14.15
It's here, friends! Pi Day 2015, where we get to celebrate a once in a century event!! Today on March 14, 2015 at 9:26:53 we experience the first 10 digits (3.141592653) of the number pi! Today has become especially meaningful to me, not just because I'm a math geek, or just because I love pi(e), (though both of those things are true!), but because of my little "pi baby." She was born weighing Pi! Ok, so she didn't weigh exactly pi (3.14 Keep Reading...