A pumpkin-themed math craft for fall. Great for working on multiplication facts and revising the concept of multiples. I don't know about you, but we are well and truly in the middle of pumpkin season. Porches all over our neighbourhood are decked out with pumpkins. So many so, in fact, that … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Multiples (math craft!)
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Number Bonds Printable Pack (numbers up to 10)
A fun pack of number bonds activities, with lots of different themes, great for kindergarten aged children who are getting to grips with number bonds. In kindergarten, children start to explore how numbers can be broken down into smaller parts. At the same time, they are beginning to … [Read more...] about Number Bonds Printable Pack (numbers up to 10)
What are number bonds?
Number bonds. Yes, they're important, but what exactly are they and why do children have to learn about them? If you're a parent with a child of school age, you may well have heard of the term 'number bonds'. Children begin exploring number bonds in math as early as in kindergarten. … [Read more...] about What are number bonds?
Summer Multiplication Facts Worksheets
A fun summer-themed set of worksheets to practise those times tables and avoid the summer slide! Summer's here at last! Hoorah! Now, when it comes to summer, I appreciate that times tables are certainly not the first thing that springs to mind. Beach trips - yes, ice cream - yes, times … [Read more...] about Summer Multiplication Facts Worksheets
The best family games for practising early number skills
6 of our favourite family games to help your young child develop important basic numeracy skills When kids are starting out with math, it's really important to make it fun and interesting. One of the easiest ways to make practising math skills enjoyable, is to play games. Because really, … [Read more...] about The best family games for practising early number skills
St. Patrick’s Day multiplication worksheets
It's multiplication with a St. Patrick's Day twist! Fun, no-prep and great for working on times tables. Once we get towards the end of February, it feels like the hardest (or rather coldest!) part of winter is done, and we can finally start looking ahead to spring. Along with the … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day multiplication worksheets