Keeping math skills going this time of year is critical, as most students (and their teachers!) are burning out. Game-based math takes the “ill” out of skill and drill. Enter one of the most popular math centers in my primary grade center’s rotation: BUMP! BUMP! is a fast-paced math center that is a perennial favorite […]
Free Earth Day Math Center
When preschoolers, kindergarteners, and 1st graders are learning to count, repetition is key! Since our spring math center was such a hit, I created today’s Earth Day math center. It turns much needed daily practice into a fun and interactive game. Roll, count, and cover is a great approach to basic numeracy within any homeschool […]
Free Spring and Easter Math Center {Bunny Themed}
Need a new spring math center? This bunny math game works well as both an Easter math center and a spring math center. Differentiate this activity with your kindergarteners and first graders by adding two or three numbers with dice. Play this Bunny Roll, Count, and Cover math center with up to 4 students. Encourage […]
Spring Countdown Craft for Kids (free printable)
With about a month to go before winter ends, we know classrooms and homeschools here in the northern hemisphere are tired of snow days and polar vortex cabin fever. What better way to work on math skills while welcoming the next season than with a spring countdown? Even if you start this spring countdown activity […]
Mixed Media Acorn Craft {Measurement Idea too!}
Often pumpkin and scarecrow crafts receive a lot of attention in fall, but we want to highlight a lesser used craft material for fall: the acorn. To help decorate for autumn, my son created this adorable acorn craft. This mixed media fall art project can be differentiated across many grade levels and ages. It’s straightforward […]
