Math manipulatives. They're so important for children learning math, but what are they and which ones do you really need? This post will tell you just that! Step into any good math classroom and you should find lots of math manipulatives available for children to get their hands on. When … [Read more...] about Marvellous math manipulatives for preschool, kindergarten and beyond
Addition and Subtraction
Valentine number puzzles for 1-20
Help your child develop counting skills and build number sense this Valentine's Day with these fun heart-shaped puzzles Looking for some fun math activities for your child (or students) this Valentine's Day? These Valentine number puzzles should fit the bill. They're fun, hands-on, and are … [Read more...] about Valentine number puzzles for 1-20
Number line addition: a quick refresher
Want to help your child with number line addition but need a quick refresher? Here's a quick 'how-to' to get you started. If you have a child of kindergarten age, it won't be long before they're introduced to the math concept of addition. To start with, they'll explore how numbers can be … [Read more...] about Number line addition: a quick refresher
Pumpkin Multiples (math craft!)
A pumpkin 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 any … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Multiples (math craft!)
Number Bonds Printables (for numbers up to 10)
A fun pack of number bonds worksheets and activities with lots of different themes. Great for kindergarten aged children who are just starting out with number bonds. In kindergarten, children start to explore how numbers can be broken down into smaller parts. At the same time, they are … [Read more...] about Number Bonds Printables (for 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?