Maths fair ideas

It's no secret. I hate flash cards. They're so ... not fun. To give my 1st grade son a little practice with simple addition and turn repetition into memorization (hopefully), I made a simple board game. What You Need Free two-page download of game board and spinner (download here) Two pieces heavyweight cardstock Printer & ink Brad (to make the spinner spin) Scissors Small game pieces (different for each player) How to Play Game pieces are placed on the start square. The youngest player…

The State Fair has everything on-a-stick — even math! The Math On-A-Stick experience is a welcoming space where kids and grown-ups can explore fun math concepts at the fair. Play with geometric and reptile-shaped tiles to create designs and patterns. Sort, count and look for what's the same and what's different in groups of colored eggs on captivating cards.

MTSU's math methods class came and shared some super creative math games with our kiddos. Here are some pics:

Add 'Em Up is a set of addition board games that your kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade students will LOVE playing during math centers or s

This idea falls under the category of fun to make as much as fun to use. Try creating a bag of Doritos out of paper and cut up triangles to make the Doritos. Then use them for a matching game, coun…

The moment students step foot in a classroom they get an idea of what that class is all about. Let’s try to get them excited about math with some meaningful classroom decorations. I’ve gathered some ideas for bulletin boards, signs, and useful decorations that are perfect for middle and high school

Figure Me Out! "All about me" math activity for beginning of the year or any time of the year!