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Introduce the concept of area to your third grader with this fun card game. You'll develop an easy way to determine the area of any object by using a deck of cards. You'll help your student begin thinking in terms of units as you fill in the game board.
It's About (Elapsed) Time!
For kids, estimating how long activities will take, and being able to balance a schedule accordingly, is anything but a snap. By using your child's own activity schedule, you can strengthen his understanding of elapsed time, and get him organized along the way!
Play Toss Up!
Now is the time to master sums up to 100. Take turns tossing playing cards into the air in this fun addition game!
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!
Rolling 3 Dice Trick
Do you want to learn a magic trick? Here is a simple trick using only 3 dice and a little bit of addition. Try it on your second grader, and then teach him how it works!
Accumulation
Mastering computation skills is necessary to succeed in math. This activity allows you to focus on addition, subtraction, multiplication or division and provides plenty of practice! As you become more comfortable with the game, try out some of the variations, or create your own!
Create Magnetic Patterns
Your child can create a colorful, patterned structure using just a dowel and magnets. Experimenting with color and spacing will result in a unique design that your child will be proud to show off!
Percent Flash
Practice percentages in this competitive card game! Race to calculate the answer as cards are flipped over. For each correct answer you give, you'll earn a card. Whoever earns the most cards, wins!
Ring Your Neck: A Math Game
Add up your cards in this strategy game. Deal 13 playing cards into a circle, face down. Take turns selecting one or two cards at a time and adding their values to your total. Carefully plan your moves. The player who picks up the last card will add 50 points to his score!
Play Math Tennis
Play Math Tennis and hope for long volleys that offer lots of practice! With this fun card game, your child may not even realize she's doing school work.
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