Tag: Math humor
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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1+1=2 but Mostly it Doesn’t
Have you had a chance to look through the 1+1=5 and Other Unlikely Additions by David LaRochelle? If you (or your child) think that addition is booooring, make sure to get this book. Once you do, get all nice and…
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Math Magic – Magic Transformations Game
Today’s game comes from Julia Brodsky, the creative force behind The Art of Inquiry math circle in Maryland. Started several years ago by Julia as a thinking circle for her own children and their friends, it grew quickly. Julia teaches…
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Silly Robot Math
Robots are cool! Just ask any 5-year old (I just did a quick survey of 3 5-year olds and they confirmed it). So let’s play a game that is all about robots, math and silliness. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQtwV0Atzdc Objectifying people is dangerous,…
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