Math Activities and Games
Math activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy math activities to more advanced, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to narrow your search by grade.
Math Facts: Crack the Mystery Pasta Code!
Here's a simple math activity that has your child using her basic addition facts to solve a secret code.
Hold a Math Marathon!
Looking for ways to make learning math facts easy and fun? Try this activity that challenges your child to use his math skills to win a race!
Become a "Coin Archaeologist"
Long before our children have to deal with the joys and woes of earning a living, they become fascinated with coins. In this activity, help your kindergartener become a "coin archaeologist" by examining how different coins look and feel.
Guess the Distance: A Car Game
Looking for a fun game to play in the car? Try Blind Distance! It will teach your child about depth perception in a fun way, and will distract her from asking the dreaded question "Are we there yet?" At least for a little while!
Make Name Pattern Art!
One of the first words every kindergartener learns to read or spell is his own name. Here's a delightful activity that uses your child's name to help him build skills in reading, writing, and a little math too.
Make Your Own Coin Bank!
Here's a coin bank craft that's designed to build connections to early reading, social studies, and math. And who knows--save up those pennies and nickels week by week, and your child may have saved a nice bit of change by second grade!
Map the Solar System!
Involve your entire family in this project that uses toilet paper squares to map the solar system...and help your first grader grasp important concepts of measurement and size!
How Old is That Tree?
We can't ask a tree how old it is, but there is a way to find out without chopping it down. Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!
Practice Counting with Stickers!
Chances are, your kindergartner loves stickers. Use that to your advantage with this sneaky and fun activity that will help your child practice her counting skills! Who knew that stickers could help your child in math?
Create a Cubist Self-Portrait!
Teach your child a fun and valuable lesson in art history by helping him to create a cubist self-portrait! He'll boost his math and spatial skills long the way. Picasso and Braque would be proud!
