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.
Make a Counting "Lift-the-Flap" Book
Create a counting book with your child to help her practice her numbers at home. In this activity, your child will learn to name the numbers from 1 through 5 and she'll practice her grouping skills.
Play Number Leap Frog
In this leap frog activity, your child will use her muscles to jump on lily pads read numbers as they jump and count as they jump.
Play Number Dash!
Play Number Dash with your preschooler to get him excited about numbers and keep him active while he's learning!
Go on a Number Hunt!
Practice ordering and grouping by sending your child on a scavenger hunt for numbers! She'll learn to recognize numbers and group numbers together in chronological order.
Number Beanbag Toss
In this activity, throw a beanbag at a numbered target and help improve your preschooler's number recognition skills.
Make a Paper Clock
What time is it? It's time to make your very own paper clock to help teach your child about telling time. This is a great project to do for back to school in the fall, to introduce your child to the basic concepts of time and some introductory math.
Make a Geoboard!
You and your child can make your very own geoboard with only a few simple supplies from your local hardware store. A geoboard is a simple but effective way to help your child build basic math skills.
Simple Craft Stick Sled
Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures. Ignite the imagination of your young child with this three dimensional usable art project!
Play the Build a Monster Game!
Monsters can be scary, but drawing your own makes them fun! Play this game and create your own silly monster! Your child will get her creative juices flowing, and she'll even get to practice her math. It's fun and simple, and the drawings she'll come up with will surely be a riot.
Paper Plate Ring Toss
Here's an easy activity to play a county fair favorite: Paper Plate Ring Toss! Use paper plates to create the rings while teaching your child about direction and number values. It's a fun way to mix fun with basic math.
