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 »
Tired of asking ‘What did you do at school today?’ and getting a shrug? Consider using these activities at home to delve into what happened at school in a more creative way. (You can also participate by sharing your details or answers!) (1) Play ABC’s about Your Day Start by offering your “a” word, then… Read More »
Supplies…check Classroom organized and ready for students….check Classroom Routines and Procedures? Here’s a reminder list to have worked out before the first day of school. Try to post important details in the classroom as reminders to students. Storage of backpacks, coat, lunches Entering the classroom Homework (and notes, etc. from home) collection box Attendance… Read More »
Looking for ideas to share with kids about how to get UNstuck from a problem? Consider these ideas. Reread or restate or rethink the problem in your own words or with your own ideas. Make a mental picture or a short movie to see the problem. Think about what you might do to change things… Read More »
In addition to playing board games, computer games as well as dice and cards games with kids, here are two math scavenger hunts. Enjoy! Math Scavenger Hunt Grades K-2 Ask as adult to be your helper. Look for each of the following items and write down where you found them. You will need: this… Read More »
Looking for family games to take along on vacations or family trips? Consider making a small games box. One of those plastic tool boxes the kids use for school works great. Here’s a list of items to include: 2 decks of cards with contrasting back designs (so if you interminglee them, you can easily separate… Read More »