Math On the Go!
Family life is busy. But wouldn't it be great to fill those few minutes we have of our child's undivided attention - while driving to activities or making dinner - with a fun intellectual activity?
Read More1. Create a turkey using a collection of different shapes!
For this you can use either a pattern block set, or simply cut shapes out of different colored paper. Once your masterpiece is finished, ask your kids different questions based on their age
2. Make a counting book from corn! (K-2)
Take a blank craft book and glue corn kernels on pages with different rules. For example - one page can only have numbers (represented by corn kernels) that are multiples of 5, one with numbers that end in 0, etc.
3. Popcorn and Cranberry Necklaces! (K-3)
Give your child a needle and heavyweight thread to make necklaces of popcorn (p) and cranberries (c). Decide on a pattern in advance. There are so many to choose from! From the simple pcpc, or ppcppcppc, to more complicated ones like pcppcpppcpppc. If you plan to tie the ends of the string, plan on a circular pattern! When the different necklaces are completed - discuss, study, and compare them. Here are some possible questions for discussion:
4. Is the Turkey Done? (5)
Ask your child to help you with preparing a turkey for Thanksgiving and explore math at the same time. Here are some mathematical questions to include in the turkey baking process: