I am trying to teach my son a concept of positive whole numbers being made up of other, smaller, positive whole numbers. This has been a tough going so far, full of unexpected obstacles. There was, for example, the part where I tried to explain and show that although a larger number can be made […]
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Just a Little Beautiful Math Thing
One of us, Maria, recently posted this on our Facebook page: This is what I call “lap-ware”: a little beautiful thing you show a toddler who climbs into your lap as you work on your computer. Even someone who knows nothing about math can change, say, 2 to 3 in the formula and observe the […]
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Mini Math Quest #1 – Symmetry Seekers
Ask a child to be a line of symmetry for an object or an arrangement. Children are natural symmetry seekers whether they are building with blocks, drawing with crayons, or mimicking your gestures. Help your child explore the concept of symmetry this week. Go on a quick (just a couple of minutes) symmetry scavenger hunt […]
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Playing Math Every Day – December 12 – 18
Math games can be played any time anywhere. Here are some ideas for each day of the week. These games require very little, if any, advance prep. Give them and feel free to change them to make math more interesting for your children. December 12 – More Evergreen Fun Remember our Evergreen Fun gradients game […]
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