Button Math: Have Fun with Buttons!
Have a lot of loose buttons lying around the house? Make good use of your buttons by using them to help your kindergartner master the important math concepts of sorting, counting, and patterning.
Capture That Fraction
Compare fractions in this two-player math game. Improve your proficiency and understanding in a fun new way! Using just a deck of cards, pencils and paper you can create a more interesting way to practice an important skill.
Staying Above Zero
Learn about temperature while practicing negative and positive integers. Use a thermometer as a number line and draw from a deck of playing cards to determine where you'll move. First one to reach the boiling point wins!
Craft a Homemade Kaleidoscope
Make a kaleidoscope at home to teach your kids about the color spectrum and introduce them to the science of mirrors.
Add and Subtract with Math Bugs
Make math practice fun by turning those boring numbers into cute bugs! Your child will learn to enjoy math as she uses bugs in her addition and subtraction problems.
Let It Slide: A Measurement Game
In any other circumstance, sliding playing cards along a table might not seem like a learning activity, but this game is! Take turns sliding cards, measuring their distance from the edge using a ruler, and adding up the total to find your score.
Prediction: A Division Card Game
Every third grader needs to master their division facts. Try using this fun activity to do just that! All you need is a deck of playing cards, and you're ready to get started.
Cartoon Physics
Looking for a way to help your teen explore the fun side of physics? How about a round of Saturday morning cartoons?
Disclose
Find a deck of cards and get ready to practice your addition and subtraction. Battle for points by flipping over cards and finding their differences. Add up your total earnings to see who wins!
Homemade Beads: 3 Ways
Stringing beads is a fun way to give boredom the boot. Plus, it helps kids practice a key skill...patterning. You can buy a sack of beads at any craft store. But here are 3 inexpensive ways for kids to make their own beads, from scratch.
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