Andrea Kowalchik has her students move around the room in pairs while solving proportion problems that are tacked to the walls. This lesson is easy to prepare, fun for students, and gets them working quickly while being active all at the same time.

The Scale of the Universe 2 offers a unique look at scale as your explore different sized things in the universe. Use the scroll bar to zoom in and out. Click on objects to learn more.

It takes you on a ride down to the smallest thing theorized by scientists and then out to the vastness of the universe.

Small group or partner activities.  Students can use white-board covers to play Guess Who.  Small groups could also play bingo.  

The “Ten Game “ is a counting game that uses predictive and reasoning skills. It is applicable for most grade levels and can be adapted easily.

Tiny Polka Dot is the playful way for children ages 3 – 8 and up to fall in love with numbers. It has eye-catching, colorful cards and 16 easy-to-learn games, Tiny Polka Dot is built to grow with your child, teaching critical skills in counting, arithmetic, and logic along the way.

This downloadable file contains everything you need to print out a Tiny Polka Dot starter deck. It
contains the 3 core suits of the game, which should be enough to get kids started with all
the games and puzzles.

This is a printer-friendly version, so it should go easier on your printer ink.

This file also includes instructions, rule cards, and the Guide for Grownups,