This collection features resources that parents can use with their children at home to foster mathematical thinking skills.
Try to do some math every day if possible when your child is not at school. Consider playing some games and working on activities on sites such as Khan Academy daily to keep math skills sharp.
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The main areas of focus in the second grade math curriculum are: …
The main areas of focus in the second grade math curriculum are: understanding the base-ten system within 1,000, including place value and skip-counting in fives, tens, and hundreds; developing fluency with addition and subtraction, including solving word problems; regrouping in addition and subtraction; describing and analyzing shapes; using and understanding standard units of measure; working with money and time; and introducing multiplication.
The worksheets and printables for second grade math available on this page will enhance any classroom's math curriculum. These engaging second grade math worksheets cover the basics of counting and ordering as well as addition and subtraction, and include exciting introductions to geometry and algebra for future self-assurance in math.
Do you like video games? They're awesome! They let you explore strange …
Do you like video games? They're awesome! They let you explore strange worlds, become cool characters with mind blowing powers and take on quests you can only dream of. But wouldn't it be amazing to design your own quests, and create your own worlds?
The Game Academy teaches children how to code games using the amazing Scratch software. This helps remove some of the significant learning curve involved in using Scratch.
Slow Reveal Graph (#slowrevealgraph) is an instructional routine that promotes sensemaking about …
Slow Reveal Graph (#slowrevealgraph) is an instructional routine that promotes sensemaking about data. This highly engaging routine uses scaffolded visuals and discourse to help students (in K-12 and beyond) make sense of data. As more and more of the graph is revealed, students refine their interpretation and construct meaning, often in surprising ways. This routine increases access for students without sacrificing rigor or engagement.
You will find all types of graphs for all ages of learners from elementary to high school.
Here are the steps: - It starts with a graph that has been stripped of context: its numbers, its labels, its title. - The teacher facilitates a discussion around what students notice and wonder. (The slides give discussion suggestions) - Then another slide is revealed. - Students identify what information is new. - Then another slide is revealed. - Again, students identify what information is new (the title) and discuss how this changes their understanding of the graph. - As more slides are added, more insight into this data representation is revealed.
The introductory page for the graph also offers more information about the context for this graph, other content connections, and paired texts for students to explore.
The Smithsonian Learning Lab puts the treasures of the world's largest museum, …
The Smithsonian Learning Lab puts the treasures of the world's largest museum, education, and research complex within reach. The Lab is a free, interactive platform for discovering millions of authentic digital resources, creating content with online tools, and sharing in the Smithsonian's expansive community of knowledge and learning.
Use the search tool to discover lots of resources on endless topics. The sky's the limit!
Webmath is a math-help web site that generates answers to specific math …
Webmath is a math-help web site that generates answers to specific math questions and problems, as entered by a user, at any particular moment. The math answers are generated and displayed real-time, at the moment a web user types in their math problem and clicks "solve." In addition to the answers, Webmath also shows the student how to arrive at the answer.
StoryBots offers a world of learning and fun for kids, parents and …
StoryBots offers a world of learning and fun for kids, parents and teachers. Make your child the star of hundreds of educational books, videos and games.
There are printables, math games, videos about science, songs, and many learning videos as well.
This site offers kids songs, shows, crafts, recipes, activities, resources for teachers …
This site offers kids songs, shows, crafts, recipes, activities, resources for teachers & parents. The resource section (Free Printables tab) includes free flashcards, coloring pages, worksheets, and other resources for children, teachers, and parents.
Daily lessons and educational activities that kids can do on their own …
Daily lessons and educational activities that kids can do on their own . Topics include reading, writing, science and math, health, language, art, music, fun and games.
One of Ditch That Textbook's newest resources is called TEACHFLIX TEACHFLIX offers …
One of Ditch That Textbook's newest resources is called TEACHFLIX
TEACHFLIX offers tons of great YouTube videos for your class all in one place. It's quite a collection! Check it out!
You'll find sections on: 360 Videos, Computer Science, Elementary History, Middle & High School History, Elementary Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics, High School Mathematics, Elementary Science, Middle School Science, High School Science, Read Alouds, and Virtual Field Trips
You can browse by elementary, middle school and high school OR by content area!
Simple math test activities for teachers and students, from beginning math operations …
Simple math test activities for teachers and students, from beginning math operations to calculus. You set the skill level, how many problems, and time limit. A report, which tallies right and wrong answers, is provided after each quiz. Grades: 3–12; cost: Free
Third-grade math instruction is focused on the following areas: developing an understanding …
Third-grade math instruction is focused on the following areas: developing an understanding of multiplication and division and strategies for multiplication and division within 100; developing an understanding of fractions, especially unit fractions (fractions with numerator 1); developing an understanding of the structure of rectangular arrays and of area; describing and analyzing two-dimensional shapes.
The best way to ensure your students fully grasp the math concepts they'll need to successfully progress in their education is to practice as much as possible. The worksheets, puzzles, games, and other resources available here are the perfect solution for parents and teachers who want to provide their third graders with the tools they need to understand and excel in third-grade math.
Tiny Polka Dot is the playful way for children ages 3 – …
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,
Toy Theater playfully teaches conceptual foundations with online interactive games and activities …
Toy Theater playfully teaches conceptual foundations with online interactive games and activities that have real educational value. Find resources for math, reading, art, music, puzzles and games.
Lamarr Oksasikewiyin provides traditional games for developing number sense with early learners. …
Lamarr Oksasikewiyin provides traditional games for developing number sense with early learners. Lamarr created a series of Facebook videos with a focus on number games, number concepts, and traditional ways of knowing. A Facebook account is not required to view.
This site offers Fun Educational and Online Games for Kids in PreK …
This site offers Fun Educational and Online Games for Kids in PreK - 5. It introduce kids to new, exciting ways of learning with the help of fun online games, videos, experiments, puzzles, coloring sheets, and more!
This site is full of free (and paid) resources to help teachers …
This site is full of free (and paid) resources to help teachers and students.You can filter by age, grade, subject, and more.Search everything from back to school, orange shirt day, and subject specific topics to find great resources.
Math puzzles to get students talking about their mathematical thinking. The site …
Math puzzles to get students talking about their mathematical thinking. The site provides a collection of shape, number and graph sets. Each activity has four images/numbers, students then need to pick which one doesn't belong. But the trick is this, the puzzles do not have one correct answer. This can lead to interesting conversation and descriptions of what the student notices about the arrangement.
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