Fractions can be a tough concept for kids to grasp, especially if they are only taught for a few weeks each year. Sandwich fractions make the concept of fractions more concrete (and a lot more fun) for kids. The best part is that they give kids a chance to be exposed to different fractions again and again so the can truly start to understand them. Affiliate links included below. Sandwich Fractions sandwiches Kitchen Shears or … [Read more...]
Math Patterns in Nature
There are so many math patterns in nature--which makes it the perfect place for kids to practice! Going outdoors is a great way to play with math and this nature pattern activity requires no prep on your part so it can be done anytime. It's what I like to call a win win! Observing and identifying patterns is an important math and science skill and the foundation for many more complex concepts. To encourage pattern recognition and … [Read more...]
Grape Shapes Activity
Looking for a fun shapes activity that is full of STEM learning? Then you will love making grape shapes with your kids! Have kids put their engineering caps on and design and create their own shapes. It's a great way for them to learn to not only recognize shapes but to also start to understand their properties. Plus it's a great way to spend an afternoon! Affiliate links included below for your reference. Grape Shapes … [Read more...]
Twisty CD Action Art
My kids love to move and create which is why the new book Action Art by MaryAnn Kohl and Barbara Zabrowski has been on my radar since I first heard it was coming out! I was lucky enough to be sent a copy to review and to say I'm in love is an understatement. We couldn't wait to try the Twisty CD action art activity in the book and it was so much fun! Affiliate links included in this post. Process art has so many benefits for kids and … [Read more...]
Hands On Math Game
Making math hands on and fun makes it much easier for kids to learn and practice new concepts. This is especially true for kids who are just starting to work with computations like addition and subtraction. Shake and Add is a hands on math game that gets kids moving and learning! I first started playing this game with the kids in my elementary school class. They loved to use manipulatives like bingo chips and marbles while they added and … [Read more...]
Farm Animal Dot to Dots
What better way to practice counting than to have some fun with these farm animal dot to dot pages? There are so many cool ways you can have your kids practice counting - because nothing beats learning through having fun! Printable Farm Animal Dot to Dots First kids get to practice their numbers as they connect the dots following numbers from 1 to 30 and from 1 to 35 and once they are done and the picture is revealed they can also color it! … [Read more...]
How to Make an Abacus at Home
Using an abacus for counting may not be a new concept, but there's a reason it's been around so long. It's great for exploring hands-on math concepts. We even figured out how to make an abacus at home--and it's our first post for Camp Mathematics! We're joining with What Do We Do All Day? again this summer, but instead of simple science experiments we are sharing 6 weeks of fun math activities! How to Make an Abacus at Home small frame with … [Read more...]
Beginning Letter Scavenger Hunt
This beginning letter scavenger hunt is such a fun way to work on learning letters and letter sounds. It's super simple to set up and will keep kids interested for quite a while! Beginning Letter Scavenger Hunt All you need to start this letter scavenger hunt is a pile of letters and a container to hold them. Here is a list of suggestions of letter options starting with what we used: Milk caps - write one letter on each milk cap Paper - … [Read more...]
