Are you having a hard time getting your children interested in math? Something as simple as changing the objects they count can help get them interested. Every week is themed at our house. The objects will only cost you $3-$12, unless you already everything you need in the house, so it's very simple. All you need are the following:
- 12-20 objects (typically same theme, but something they are interested in)
- Dry erase board or paper (Use their favorite color if you have it)
- Dry erase marker or pencil
Make the atmosphere fun. If your kids love space and has an astronaut costume, let them wear it. Give them something to look forward to, like wearing a costume to get them interested in doing math.
Insect week - Critter Math
Space Week - Solar System Solving
The pieces are animated pictures of the planets and were just printed out. Make sure they aren't too big. I printed off three of each planet, which was helpful when I used them for teaching patterns.
First Responders Week - Flaming Math
Print off, cut out, then laminate however many pieces your little one is ready to do with math. Make sure you leave at least an eighth of inch of clear laminate around the edges.
Fireman Math - The eighth of inch of clear laminate around the edges is to ensure the pieces don't get wet. Apply a very SMALL amount of shaving cream to each flame. Take a spray water bottle and put it on jet (you don't want mist). They "put out" the fire of however many is being subtracted. Whatever flames are left would be the answer. I used a bin because I was inside, but using pavement will be much easier.
Extra supplies needed (all can be found at Dollar Tree):
- Spray bottle
- Shaving cream
Dinosaur Week - Dino Skeleton Math
Math Blocks are another good tool to use for various options when teaching math.
1 comment:
I think that there are a lot of good choices for working on math and they are adaptable up through 2nd grade. Also they create fun while working when items are themed.
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