It was the third time I saw her staring out the window, ignoring her schoolwork. The sun was shining; the birds were singing. It was a beautiful spring day. No doubt about it, spring fever has definitely set in. My daughter is a kinesthetic learner. She needs to move. It’s the reason we do activities […]
Hidden Treasure Math Fact Zap!
Chances are if you have a child in elementary school they are supposed to practice math facts at home each week. Flashcards are boring. But there are ways to have fun practicing math facts with the kids. Kids love treasure hunts, so I decided to mix math facts and treasure hunts into our very own […]
15 Fun Ways to Practice Math Facts
Chances are if you have a child in elementary school they are working on memorizing math facts. And, chances are, whether they are in 1st grade and are working on addition and subtraction, or they are older and are working on multiplication and division facts, you hear a lot of grumbling when you get […]
Using Pretend Play to Teach Money Skills
I remember when my daughter got her first play kitchen. She spent hours serving me plastic food on tiny princess plates. She thought she was just having fun, but I knew her pretend play was helping her develop language and social skills. Kids learn best when they are engaged and having fun. Pretend play […]
Addition and Subtraction Math Facts Bingo
There is just something about getting to call out, “Bingo!” Not only is it a fun game, but bingo is also an easy way to review a variety of school subjects. Your child will have fun practicing math facts with this simple printable math bingo game. (Get your copy here.) (Related Post: Have a Ball […]
