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Playful maker activities, free play, mathematical adventures and explorations.
Gummy Bear Go! Game
This is the game my son and I are calling “Gummy Bear Go!” even though most of the time we play it with paperclips instead of treats. I got this game from the Russian mathematician Alexander Zvonkin’s book “Math from…
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Learning Math with Board Games
What are you more willing to buy for your child, a toy or a board game? Personally, while I cringe and say “no” every time my son asks me for a toy, I would happily indulge him if he asked…
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The Hundred Chart and Game Cards
It’s been a little while since I did the original post about the hundred chart I put together for my son and his reaction to it. Finally, I have a professionally done (thank you, Ever!) chart you can download, play…
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1+1=5 A scavenger hunt game about unitizing
Yelena recently reviewed the book “1+1=5” and shared the game of “I spy” she plays with her son. The book inspires kids (and adults) to see everyday objects as sets, or collections of other objects. For example, a triangle can…
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