Simple math card games are a great way for kids to play with math! Preschool, kindergarten, first grade and older kids can practice so many math concepts with just a deck of cards. Since you only need a pack of cards to play they are they perfect activity to do when you're on the go too. Math Card Games for Kids Card Sort Cards are perfect to use to practice sorting. Kids can sort them by suit, color and numbers. Older kids can group also … [Read more...]
Sandwich Fractions Activity
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...]
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...]
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...]
