When I was a kid, learning the times tables was a fun challenge for me, and I enthusiastically participated in the chalkboard times table races at the end of math class. I was determined to beat this girl named Wendy. It surprised me, however, when my kiddos struggled learning them. I tried flash cards, skip counting […]
Unexpected Lessons from the Life of Fred Books
We’re poised and ready to pounce on the box of Life of Fred books when it arrives on our doorsteps in just a few days; we ordered the Intro to Algebra and Language Arts series. Any Life of Fred series is chocked full of unexpected lessons, and I just love it when those lessons parallel […]
Math Games: Easy Ways to Turn Math into a Game
Educational Games make learning difficult concepts fun. One of my kiddos’ favorite math games involves players take turns adding cards of difference coin values to equal exactly $1. It was a great way for them to practice making change. Here’s a list of math games, including board games, printable games, and DIY games. Multiplication Practice Paperfolding […]