Make a Math Scavenger Hunt!

Posted in addition, decimals, elementary, kinesthetic learners, math by Mrs. Kirk

A Math Scavenger Hunt is a great way to get your students moving while they are practicing Math skills! Type up or write some problems for your students, number them and post them around the classroom or homeschool room! Give them a piece of paper or a fancy “record sheet” to record their answers as they work around the room. This is also a fun way for parents to review skills with their children at home before a test!

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18Oct2015

Super Fun Halloween Math Activities

Posted in addition, elementary, estimating, games, math, rounding by Mrs. Kirk

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Woo Hoo! Halloween is almost here! The kid are planning costumes, dreaming of candy and planning the fun they will have! Why not tap into that excitement and use it to motivate your students in Math? Here are a few activities to make Math fun, Halloween style!

9Oct2015

Adding Fractions Games and Resources

Posted in elementary, freebies, games, math, websites by Mrs. Kirk

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Adding fractions doesn’t have to be boring! Here are some fun resources to get your students engaged while practicing this skill! Continue reading →

8Oct2015

Using Place Value to Understand Addition

Posted in addition, elementary, games, hands on learning, kinesthetic learners, math, place value by Mrs. Kirk

Adding two digit numbers can seem like an easy enough task to those of us who have been doing it for a long time! But for elementary students it can sometimes be confusing, especially if there is regrouping involved.

It is helpful to most students to start with something concrete, like place value blocks. Before I teach students the Continue reading →