Make a Step Map
How many steps long is the hallway? Kids put their graph-making skills to work as they make a step map of their own house.
Christmas Skip Counting Book
Teach your child "skip counting"! This activity gives your child some practice with even numbers, while creating a cute Christmas keepsake.
Take the Boredom Out of the Back Seat!
Thinking about taking a road trip? Here are some simple ways to pass the time that you and your child can do together.
Bake Apple Cider Cupcakes
Surprise your child by taking the apple cider from the fridge and transforming it into a wonderful treat!
Design a Fraction Collage
Don't despair if numerators and denominators seem like a bore to your child. This colorful collage is sure to show him the brighter side of fractions.
Go on a Math Treasure Hunt
There's nothing like a treasure hunt to get kids excited. The good news is that all that pirate booty can be used to boost their math skills. Here's how to work the numbers as they sort their loot.
Play Common Denominator War
A little like the classic card game, competitors go head-to-head only this time it's a race to figure out the lowest common multiple of two numbers; an important step to working with fractions!
Play Builders and Bulldozers
Help your child stay healthy, fit, and active with this high-energy aerobic activity that strengthens the heart and lungs. Since each child must keep track of her own score, this game also offers some good mental math practice.
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 Hawaiian Kapa Cloth
Explore geometric shapes and pattern as your child makes her very own Hawaiian kapa cloth. All you need is an old paper bag and some paint and you're ready to go!
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