By February, we’re all eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring. But it’s still the perfect time to do a chilly experiment that introduces or reinforces the basics of the scientific method alongside essential math skills. Read on for two simple ice cube activities you can do that are suited for different ages! Read More
Don’t let the winter doldrums get you down—and don’t let the holidays erase your children’s math progress! Here are a few ideas for quick and simple daily math practice as the calendar year draws to a close. Read More
Halloween is a fun time of year for children. Stores are overflowing with candy, there are crazy and colorful costumes all around, and it kicks off the string of holidays that dominate the calendar for the rest of the year. Want to join in the festivity, add some holiday decor, and practice math skills? Halloween pictures on Cartesian planes or math-fact mystery pictures are the perfect way to accomplish all three. Read More
It’s back-to-school time again! You’re learning a new set of names and getting used to a sea of new faces, and students are meeting new classmates and finding their way around new learning spaces and routines. Read More
Math fact fluency is crucial for students’ developing math skills. What fluency looks like varies depending on the age and skill level of your learners, from instant number recognition to seamless subtraction to memorizing the times tables. If kids aren’t spending lots of time worrying about the fundamentals, they can spend it problem-solving and applying higher-level skills instead. Read More
