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Multiplication facts are an important building block for so many math skills, but many students struggle to learn their facts. How can we help? We can teach them vocabulary and strategies, but we also need to make time for hands-on learning and games. Here are some fun ways to practice multiplication. Fun Ways to Practice Multiplication Build Arrays with Manipulatives… Read More
Do your students need more practice with counting coin combinations? Try a game! This coin toss game is easy to set up and your students will have fun while learning. COIN TOSS GAME Many students need a lot of opportunities to identify, sort, and count coins. This coin toss game will help your students practice these skills in a fun… Read More
Learning to count coins doesn’t have to be boring! Here are some fun ways to practice counting coins. WAYS TO PRACTICE COUNTING COINS Below you’ll find a handful of games and activities to help students practice counting coins. I have started with activities that focus on identifying coins and then I build up to counting coin combinations. Choose the games… Read More
When students have a solid understanding of their doubles facts, it enables them to work on other mental math strategies. In order to do this, kids need many opportunities to practice these math facts. Here are some fun ways to practice doubles. FUN WAYS TO PRACTICE DOUBLES Read Books Sharing books with kids can bring mathematical concepts to life in… Read More
Telling time can be tricky for kids, especially in a world where digital clocks are everywhere. Learning to tell time on an analog clock is an important skill, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Here are some fun games and activities to help your child with telling time. Telling Time Games and Activities Clock Solitaire This is a great… Read More
Making ten is a key building block that helps students mentally add bigger numbers as they get older. So how can we make sure kids know all of their tens partners or ways to make 10? We practice! Here are some of my favorite games and activities for making ten. MAKING TEN GAMES AND ACTIVITIES Here are a handful of… Read More
