Almost everyone loves the mystery of solving puzzles. They give us a chance to use our critical thinking skills – and, give us a sense of accomplishment when we are able to see the final product. By putting together a picture, separated into pieces, you are showing the class that sometimes more than one answer [...]
This is a fun game for teachers to incorporate into their teaching lessons and it is fun because of the partial element of surprise. Kids love surprises and the best part of this game is that the students will have even more fun learning because they won’t even realize they are in class. This will [...]
Everyone loves those cute complimentary crispy cookies when enjoying some delightful Asian cuisine. These cookies are not only uniquely aerodynamic, but they have a nice little message inside that is inspirational and uplifting. So why not combine this same concept to your teaching lesson by having your students learn more about fractions by making their [...]
This fun game is ideal for anyone who wants to learn multiplication tables in a non-traditional way and make some music at the same time. The great thing about this game is that it can be played with multiple players or with one player, which makes it a great way for students to practice in [...]
You can teach students a fun activity incorporating multiplication times-tables with this inquisitive game that includes the concept of a point system. Who doesn’t love a little competition? Just about everyone, including children. With that in mind, how about teaching your students a little about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation as well?
Learning multiplication facts can be very challenging for young children. Children gain a certain confidence from understanding and mastering multiplication facts that can be leveraged to master other math skills. There is a new video game by a company, Tinman Learning, called Arithmemouse Times Tables that is focused on teaching children this one important skill– [...]
3 new elementary math card games for Fractions and Geometry. 4 Whole Numbers & Fractions Card Games (Grades 4-6) 3 Geometry Games (Grades 1-3) 3 Fractions, Decimals & Percent Games (Grades 2-4
All any teacher need do is to walk down any computer stores software isle and see a staggering number of commercial programs available for teaching math to students from K through 6th grade. How do you choose the one that is right for your students? Here are a few tips that can assist in selecting [...]
Playing four 15-minute sessions of board games such as snakes and ladders can improve a child’s mathematical abilities significantly, according to a study of four and five-year-olds. And the improvement in numerical tests is still measurable nine weeks later. The researchers who conducted the study said nursery classes should include numerical board games to familiarise [...]
Check out our new Fractions Board Game — suitable for grades 4 -5. Here is a great way to get kids excited and interested in learning how to add and subtract fractions and how to simplify fractions to the lowest form. This Board Game is a complete downloadable game packge including: Printable game board – [...]