The Educator's Spin On It bloggers, Kim Vij and Amanda Boyarshinov just published a great book for young learners called 100 Fun and Easy Learning Games for Kids. The photographs are gorgeous, the directions clear, and the ideas engaging. I love the variety of activities in the different subjects of reading, writing, math, science, art, music and global studies. One of the many fun … [Read more...]
Summer Math Activities for Kids
I hope you've downloaded my free summer learning printables -- Brain Camp -- and seen the math options from which your kid can choose. If not, here's the link. Today, I want to make sure you have all the resources you'll need to help your kids in elementary (primary) school with these fun summer math activities. Summer Math Activities for Kids 1. Math Apps Addition & Subtraction … [Read more...]
Ideas and Activities for Summer Learning, Ages 3 – 6
If your kids are ages 3 to 6, you want to find easy ways to keep them engaged, playing, and learning throughout the summer. Don't worry, I got you covered with some snazzy, new ideas and resources. (Those of you with kids 6 - 10, you'll want to read yesterday's post about getting organized and finding fun activities for summer learning. Lots of ideas there, too.) Pretend Play Play is the way … [Read more...]
10 Ways Kids Can Practice Math During the Day
You know that your kids learn better with repetition and engaging activities. So, weave in math learning opportunities throughout the day. Breakfast Time How many 1/4 cups to fill up your cereal bowl? (estimation) What do those fractions add up to make? (addition of fractions) How many minutes until we leave? How many hours until you return home? (elapsed time) Watching Sports There are … [Read more...]