Thanksgiving is approaching. It’s time to pull out the fall decorations! One of the favorites is Indian Corn. You can find these at any craft store. Or you and your kids can do this activity for a little math learning AND decorate with it! Supplies Scissors Crayons Glue stick The template (download free here) Construction paper […]
Because I’m a math teacher as well as a mom, my friends send me lots of math goodies via social media. Some are neat. Some are annoying. And some are thought provoking. For the most part, they show various number theory concepts that make a math mom think, “I wonder why that works.” This, however, is truly beautiful. Enjoy it yourself. Show it to your kids. And understand a little more about the theory behind Nature by Numbers here. How about you… What are your thoughts on this video? And what other beautiful things have you found that you share with your kids? Contributed by Bon Crowder, math mom and education fanatic, who helps grown-ups see math in their everyday world so they can help their kids have a positive attitude in math. Check out her blog MathFour.com for various articles on math learning. Or head over to That’s Math to see more specific ways to see and say math using everyday things.
Can kids learn math while taking a bath? If you get a set of bath shapes, or draw shapes on the tub wall, your kids can learn a lot! I use an old set of bath shapes to talk to my kids in the tub. Here’s a whole bunch of the ones I use: Use these […]
Do you ever get stuck too long in a waiting room with your kids? Here’s a nifty little game that takes 41 cents and a piece of paper. Supplies: 41 cents – one quarter, one nickel, one dime and one penny Three “spots” – grab a random piece of paper and draw lines to divide it […]
Did you know it’s pretty easy to integrate math words into conversations? Here are 5 math phrases and words along with ways you can use them. Addition – combining the values of two numbers into their sum “The dog is a nice addition to the family. You know, ‘addition’ is a math word – we’re […]
Are you a mom who finds her little one getting into everything while you’re busy working on the next project for the day? Here is a clever way you don’t have to worry about your little one. This activity keeps them busy and learning at the same time. All you will need are a few […]
This New Year’s Eve why not try something a bit different and make your own home make poppers for your children. They are easy and cheap to make with materials you might just have at home already. Have your children pop these open and enjoy the treat inside! We found this great idea from Repeat […]
It’s so much fun to be able to stay inside sometimes and just amaze your kids with new and fun science experiments. They will be filled with wonder and questions, so you’ll be able to teach them something new and they’ll develop an interest for science. When you and your kids create fun experiments it makes learning […]
Every holiday, we take pictures to capture the memories we make with our families and friends. This Christmas try something different! Photo booths are great party fun, but can be pretty pricey. Instead, create your own photo booth session and props your family and friends will love! Supplies: -Camera to take the pictures -Construction paper -Scissors -Pencil, […]
