Writing to Learn Math: When students create their own math, they forge a personal connection to mathematical concepts and relationships. And it’s fun! Do you want your children to develop the ability to reason creatively and figure out things on their own? Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: …

The question came up on a homeschool math forum: “My first grader and I were playing with equivalent expressions. We were trying to see how many ways we could write the value ‘3.’ “He wrote down 10 – 2 × 3 + 1. “When I tried to explain the problem with his calculation, he got frustrated and didn’t want to do math.

This game helps young children build mental math skills. And it's fun for older kids or adults to play along! Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play. Nine Cards Math Concepts: addition, number bonds for ten.

Writing to Learn Math: What did the author mean? Put the thought in your own words. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Do you want your children to develop the ability to reason creatively and figure out things on their own? Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: …

I've been getting questions about my Math Journaling Adventures books: "I'm so excited to try math journaling! We bought your Logbook Alpha, and my 11-year-old math-averse son is trying to be a math rebel at every turn. "But I feel uncomfortable with the idea of rebellion. Doesn't he need to learn how to solve math problems the right way?" One of my favorite things about math is that there really is no "right" way to solve math problems.

This game offers a fun twist on the old classic Battleship. Can you discover your opponent's secret shape before they find yours? Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play. Hidden Hexagon Math Concepts: coordinate graphing (first quadrant), simple linear equations, irregular polygons.

Writing to Learn Math: Number play doesn’t have to follow school math methods. Do you want your children to develop the ability to reason creatively and figure out things on their own? Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: Notice. Wonder. Create.

Over the course of this series, we’ve seen how mental math relies on a child’s own creative ways of thinking. In mental math, children develop understanding of how numbers interact with each other in many ways. In this way, they learn the true 3R’s of math: to Recognize and Reason about the Relationships between numbers. And the principles that underlie mental calculation are also fundamental to algebra, so that flexibility and confidence in mental math is one of the best predictors of success in high school math and beyond.

This simple counting game helps children grow comfortable with 2-digit numbers and learn the value of coins. Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play. Dollar Derby Math Concepts: counting, addition, coin value. Players: two or more.

Writing to Learn Math: Writing helps students stretch their thinking and make sense of new ideas. Do you want your children to develop the ability to reason creatively and figure out things on their own? Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: Notice. Wonder.

Ever since the school year started, I've been getting questions about how to use my new Math Journaling Adventures logbooks. "I love the way your math books get my children thinking. "Finally, they are having fun with math! "But sometimes I have no idea what the journaling prompt is all about or how to teach it. Where can I buy a solutions manual?"

This game is simple to learn, allowing kids to focus on their strategic thinking. Then ask your students to invent their own tic-tac-toe variation. Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play. Ben Orlin’s Row Call…

Writing to Learn Math: At its heart, geometry is all about seeing connections and relationships. Do you want your children to develop the ability to reason creatively and figure out things on their own? Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: Notice. Wonder. Create.

November is the traditional month of thanksgiving, at least here in the U.S. The harvest is in, and we have holidays just around the corner. It's a great time to take stock of our blessings and practice gratitude. I'm thankful for YOU! 😍 And for everyone who reads my books, blog, newsletter, etc., or backs my Kickstarter campaigns, supports my Patreon, or whatever way you choose to share the Playful Math adventure.

This game gives young children practice adding numbers within twenty. And it's great strategic fun for all ages! Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play. Cross-Twenties Math Concepts: addition to twenty, thinking ahead. Players: two or more.

Writing to Learn Math: What did the author mean? Put the thought in your own words. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Do you want your children to develop the ability to reason creatively and figure out things on their own? Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: …

As our children grow and develop their math skills, the mental math strategies grow with them. The basics of mental math don’t change: Use friendly numbers. Estimate and adjust the answer. But we have new ways to help children do math in their heads as the numbers get bigger and the problems more challenging. For example, how might kids figure out a multi-digit subtraction like 67 − 38?

This game helps children practice math facts and understand the area model of multiplication. And it's great for building multi-step mental math skills. Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play. Distributive Dice Math Concepts: addition, subtraction, multiplication, distributive property, rectangular area, multistep mental math.

Writing to Learn Math: Measurement is our way of connecting numbers to the things we find in the world, in daily life. Do you want your children to develop the ability to reason creatively and figure out things on their own? Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: …

I've been updating my old book files to a new publishing program, and in the process discovering anew how often websites change and disappear. So frustrating! Thankfully, the Internet Archive keeps some things that we can look back at. It doesn't always work, but today it came to the rescue and let me recover the wonderful workbook from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, …

This game gives upper-elementary and middle school children plenty of practice adding and subtracting integers. It's a fun challenge for older students and adults, too! Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play. Integer Solitaire Math Concepts:

Writing to Learn Math: You can spark creative thought by removing any need to worry about spelling or punctuation rules. Do you want your children to develop the ability to reason creatively and figure out things on their own? Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: …

“The true joy in mathematics, the true hook that compels mathematicians to devote their careers to the subject, comes from a sense of boundless wonder induced by the subject. “There is transcendental beauty, there are deep and intriguing connections, there are surprises and rewards, and there is play and creativity. “Mathematics has very little to do with crunching numbers. Mathematics is a landscape of ideas and wonders.”

This game reinforces numerical order and helps children get acquainted with a standard deck of playing cards. But mostly, it's just plain family fun! Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play. Michigan (Boodle) Math Concepts:

Writing to Learn Math: Games are the ultimate re-playable activity prompts. Do you want your children to develop the ability to reason creatively and figure out things on their own? Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: Notice. Wonder. Create.