Memorizing Math Facts
Hands on math activities are crucial for understanding a new concept. We can use counters, pictures, and other fun math tools to introduce the basic operations. However, at some point our children need to begin memorizing math facts. This can definitely be one of the more challenging areas of math for any child. So how can you help your child memorize his math facts
Back to School Review: Lower Elementary
With the school year right around the corner, now is the time to start reviewing the math concepts your child learned last year. If you spend some time reviewing now, your child won’t struggle as the school year begins. For lower elementary students, you can quiz them on the following areas to make sure they are ready for the new year. Basic Math Facts
Addition and Subtraction with Candy Corn
In our previous posts, we talked about how candy corn is a great medium and inspiration for practicing estimation and number representation. In this post, we will provide engaging activities for your children using candy corn and the math concepts of addition and subtraction. Addition and Subtraction with Candy Corn Similar to craft ideas in the post about number representation and place value, you
Building Strength in Computation Skills
Computation Skills are Essential One area where students may struggle in math is in computation. Computation skills are essential to being able to solve math problems. Children need to learn to be able to compute both mentally and when using a calculator. The faster and more accurate their skills, the easier it will be to solve multiple-step and more complex problems. Frequent and Repetitive
Grocery Store Math
Grocery Store Math Of all the things your child hates to do, going to the grocery store probably tops their list. Shopping can be a boring experience for a child, but it can also be a good time to introduce your child to some real life math problems for children of any age. Number Recognition There are numbers everywhere in a grocery store. Point
Integers: Remembering a Few Simple Rules
Much of math involves working with integers – positive and negative numbers, and yet it is an area that most children struggle to understand. By remembering a few simple rules, you can help your children easily master the basics of positive and negative numbers. Adding Integers Adding integers seems difficult, but there are two rules that will work for every addition problem. same signs
Understanding Subtraction with Regrouping
In the “olden days” when students learned how to subtract double digit and larger numbers, they learned to compute the solution with “borrowing” from the number to the left. However, in today’s math they call this “subtraction by regrouping.” This means that parents who are helping their child learn how to subtract will have to learn the new vocabulary and process the concept of
Number Line Addition & Subtraction Game
This post includes a fun activity for children to play when practicing using the number line, addition, and subtraction.
Number Line Slider Bag Activity
This post is to provide a project for parents to do with their children to reinforce skills on number lines, addition, and subtraction while on-the-go.
Number Line Activities for Addition & Subtraction
In this post, parents will learn about the importance teaching their children about the number line, addition and subtraction through fun activities..
