Category Archives: Activity

Multiplication Fact Toss

Posted on May 1, 2020 by jclark

Materials:10 paper/plastic cups, 2 items to toss (ping pong balls, bouncy balls, coins, etc.) Write a number 1 – 10 at the bottom of each cup.  One number for each cup and only use a number once.  Set up the … Continue reading →

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Hopscotch Math

Posted on April 30, 2020 by jclark

From weareteachers.com Use chalk to make a hopscotch board and write addition, subtraction, multiplication or division facts in each square to say as you hop down the board.  If you just write the numbers (1,2,3,…) in the boxes, you choose a … Continue reading →

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Reach for the skies!

Posted on April 17, 2020 by jclark

Let’s build some paper airplanes.  Check out this Fold and Fly website for folding directions.  What design stays aloft the longest, which is the fastest, or which one flies the longest distance?  Is one design more capable of aerobatic feats? What … Continue reading →

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Array Hunt

Posted on April 16, 2020 by jclark

Look around your house and find arrays that surround you.  You will find that they are everywhere!  See how many you can find and then tell the multiplication fact that goes with the array. Definition of an array: items arranged … Continue reading →

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Math Fact Flower Garden

Posted on April 14, 2020 by jclark

W had the April showers, now lets think about gardens and flowers.  If you have some chalk, head to the driveway or sidewalk and practice facts in a  fun way. Draw a flower with 10 numbered petals.  Then write a number … Continue reading →

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Snail puzzle

Posted on April 13, 2020 by jclark

Mrs. Palopoli shared this brain teaser with me.  A snail is climbing up a 30 foot well and each day it climbs up 3 feet but slides down 2 feet each night.  On what day will it reach the top … Continue reading →

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SNOW much fun!

Posted on April 9, 2020 by jclark

Could this be the last snow of the year?  If so, how big a snowman can you make?  Measure it with inches, centimeters, feet.  Don’t have tool to measure, how about using your hands.  Did you know the primary way … Continue reading →

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Pull out a Puzzle

Posted on April 9, 2020 by jclark

Puzzles are a fun challenge and build hand-eye coordination, small muscle control, spatial awareness, and problem-solving.  They can also promote a longer attention span because they require focusing.

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Budgeting

Posted on April 8, 2020 by jclark

Now is as good a time as any to incorporate some financial literacy into at-home learning. Young children can try the “three jars” method: one for saving, one for spending, and one for sharing (have them pick a cause that’s important … Continue reading →

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Take a Walk

Posted on April 7, 2020 by jclark

How is taking a walk, related to math… well, I want you to observe – what types of shapes and lines do you see?  How many circle, triangles, patterns, parallel lines, perpendicular lines, acute angles, obtuse angles, right angles, squares, … Continue reading →

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