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Pom Pom Patterns

Pom Pom Patterns

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Mathematics has been described as the science of pattern.  That’s because pattern is the foundation of all work done in math and is the thread that binds all parts of mathematics together. Through recognizing, describing, extending, and generalizing patterns in quantities, numbers, shapes, and space, we learn that there is a sense of order and predictability to math. We come to realize that the rules and procedures that we are so used to using actually evolved as efficient ways to…

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Building Math Skills with Halloween Candy

Building Math Skills with Halloween Candy

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Halloween candy seems like an unusual place to find math. But, it turns out, there are some great skill-building activities that can be done with these yummy treats….all in the context of something kids love – candy! Here are four fun and educational post-trick-or-treating activities: ~ CANDY SORT ~ Have your child place all their candy in a pile. Ask her to sort the candy into groups. As she is sorting, ask her why she chose the groups she did….

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Homemade Memory Game

Homemade Memory Game

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Games are a great way to reinforce math skills because kids are getting practice within the context of something fun.  And when kids get to be a part of making the game, well, it’s even more fun.  Here’s an easy game to make with your child that will help develop skills such as: numeral recognition counting beginning addition facts concentration Materials Needed: 20 4 x 5 blank index cards or cardstock  stickers and/or rubber stamps 10-frames (optional) Directions: Help your…

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Helping Your Child in the Area of Math

Helping Your Child in the Area of Math

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Here’s a great resource to hand out to parents at your Family Math Night events. It covers 5 areas: Support positive attitudes towards mathematics ● Let your child know that everyone can be successful in mathematics. This can be done by… ● …encouraging your child to be persistent in working through problems; success will build confidence. ● Avoid negative comments about math such as, “I was never good at math.” ● Praise effort not intelligence. Use words like I like…

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My Fraction Book

My Fraction Book

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We often spend a lot of time teaching fractions as pieces of a pie. And that’s one way to represent fractions. But they should also be represented on a number line and as parts of a set. This fun and easy fraction flip book is a great way for students to show these multiple representations of fractions. There is also a flap where students write the definition of a fraction including the denominator and numerator. In addition, they can show…

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