New Math Game just in time for some Spring Break Fun! This partner game varies in difficulty, takes only 15 minutes and focuses on addition, subtraction and strategy. The objective is to add/subtract to reach selected goals. MATERIALS NEEDED: (each player) 3 dice to build equations using 7,8,9, or 10 OR 5 dice to build… Read More »
Spring! Sunshine, Sports, Homework, Projects, Testing Help you kids organize their springtime. Here’s a list of study habits for ending the year with an up-tick: Teachers: Feel free to copy and send this reminder home to families if you wish.
Pencils ready? Get set… Go! The pressure is on. Math problems, science evaluations, reading true-false or multiple choice questions, or history essays. The clock is ticking down; your brain is searching for the information you need to complete the timed test. How does that make you feel? Most people feel anxious knowing they have a… Read More »
All year is a great time to play a few math-themed games to relight a spark in math skills. Check out my website http://www.paddyeger.com for more free math samples and/or purchase my book, 98 Individual and Partner Skill-Building Math Games online or from your favorite bookstore. BOOK IMAGE HERE I firmly believe that games are a… Read More »
Standardized tests are here for the next foreseeable future. Their redeeming qualities include: objective assessments and the information on how students grow in their learning. Their downsides include their taking so much timer away from classroom leaning and their stressful properties while taking the tests.There are ways to level out those concerns and use the… Read More »
The following game is a sample of a difficult skill level game from my math games book, 98 Individual and Partner Skill-building Math Games by Paddy Eger, available on Amazon. Order your copy today.
The following game is a sample of a moderate skill level game from my math games book, 98 Individual and Partner Skill-building Math Games by Paddy Eger, available on Amazon. Order your copy today.
Math Triangles cover the basic facts, making practice almost fun once a student sees how few cards it takes to master addition and subtraction for 1-12 or 13-20 and/or multiplication and division 1-12s. That’s because Math Triangles address the commutative property of numbers. Each card represents 4 possible problems:
As back-to-school approaches use the time to sit down and discuss personal goals within the family unit. Everyone in the family can participate and with 2-5 individual goals set for the coming school year, the family may find time for extra, shared activities. Keep it simple, but meaning-filled: Dad might plan to cook dinner at… Read More »
This August, 2018 of a Parent Map cover says it all! Getting back into school takes planning and patience. Here are a few ideas to think about. Remember not to over-schedule your child. We all need downtime, especially at the beginning of the school year. Unscheduled time allows us to relax and choose our own… Read More »