Teaching the kind of math first graders will enjoy can be a challenging experience but a uniquely rewarding one as well. So, let's talk about how to help your kids build a solid foundation in math in first grade.
Here are a few ways to get creative with vocab instruction with students: Create a picture bookor other visual that could teach younger students about one or more math vocab terms while telling a story. Create and perform a skitthat uses math vocab in a real-world context. Create a poemth...
If you’re a fan of fun ways to learn, then you’re probably a fan of educational apps.Jump! A Game of Numbersis a brand new app that helps children learn math skills in an entertaining and engaging story. Unlike some other math apps that rely on memorization of math facts, Jump! sh...
One of the best ways to encourage a child to learn about anything is by making it engaging. Here are three fun maths games pupils can play at home. 1. Scavenger Hunt All children enjoy a scavenger hunt, so why not make one based around maths? What you need to play Some creativity...
Here are a few fun ways to teach cells and microbes that are engaging and also happen to be research-backed! 1. The Great Animal vs Plant Cell Showdown Kick off your unit with an Animal vs. Plant Cell Showdown! Divide the class into two teams: Team Animal Cell and Team Plant Cell....
Looking for low-key ways to keep kids learning math over the summer? Find engaging summer math ideas below, including hands on practice, easy games, LEGO math and more!Ahhh, summer. MY LATEST VIDEOSA time for vacations and catching fireflies, trips to the pool and firing up the grill. Wh...
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Games for Reading: Playful Ways to Help Your Child Read by Peggy Kaye contains some marvelously inventive games to fire a child's enthusiasm for reading. There are bingo games, mazes, puzzles, games where the child acts silly, games for parents, and more (over 70 games). These are quick...
Engaging Ways to Practice Addition Math SkillsThe best way to teach any math concept is through hands-on activities. We call this kinesthetic learning, and it allows students to manipulate objects they are learning about. Students will retain the information better by writing, moving, and ...
Remember that learning is a process and there are a variety of fun ways to acquire new knowledge while being creative and inventive with activities.