Explore Volume: Who's Got the Biggest Fist?
Challenge your child to see who in the family has the "biggest" fist. This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.
Ribbon Pattern Weave
Weaving is an ancient art that some historians believe predates written history. This magnificent art form has been found across many cultures and geographic regions. Introduce the world of fiber arts to your young child through this unique pattern inspired activity.
Play Placemat Place Value
With a little help from grownups, almost anything can equal math discovery for kids. Take ordinary drinking straws, for example: fun for drinking juice and even for spitballs when you're not looking, but also fabulous for learning math.
Numbers in Between
Compare and order numbers in this fun math card game. You and your first grader will work together to evaluate whether or not a number statement is true. Grab a deck of cards, print out a game board, and get started!
Lucky Number
In this math game, the lucky number is 13! All you need is a deck of playing cards to begin practicing your addition facts in this fun activity. Use cards to create a game board, which you will scan looking for sums of 13.
Play the Number Line Game!
In first grade, students learn to count, order and compare numbers. Build this game, and give your kid some hands-on practice ordering numbers.
Plan Ahead: A Math Card Game
There is strategy in numbers! Challenge your first grader for the best score in this math game. Select cards with the largest values and add up your totals to see who wins!
"Scrambled Egg" Math
First graders spend lots of time learning how to handle double digit numbers. Here's a "green" way to build up those skills and have some old fashioned family fun, too.
Make a Sweet Symmetry Treat
Here's a fun way to explore symmetry that will result in a sweet symmetrical treat! Put a Saint Patrick's Day twist on this recipe by making symmetrical shamrocks.
Hexagon Puzzle
Try this fun puzzle, and help your first grader dig a little deeper into his addition facts. Start out by filling in the grid and adding up values. Then, create a challenge by asking your student to choose new numbers so that every row will equal the same value.
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