We've talked about skip counting before, about why it's so important and why it's emphasized so much in schools. It sets the stage for other math concepts, specifically multiplication. Mastering skip counting will benefit your child so much. You can ...
Math Activities for Kids
Halloween Addition Game: Pick-and-Solve Sticks
Why are flashcards always the default method for learning math facts? I get that flashcards are easy. The problem is that they are B-O-R-I-N-G. My daughter has been working on brushing up on her math facts and brought home some flashcards from ...
10 Fun Ways to Practice Counting On
One of the most basic math concepts your child will work on in kindergarten is counting on. It's one step beyond counting. Basically, counting on is counting beginning from any number other than one. It sets the stage for addition and subtraction. ...
Practice Counting On in Nature
In my most recent Math Homework 101 post, I talked about the concept of counting on and how it sets the stage for addition and subtraction. Since it's such an important concept, I wanted to show you just how easy it is to practice counting on at ...
Math Homework 101: What Is Counting On?
What is counting on? Counting on is an essential skill that your kids will start working on in kindergarten (or even earlier)! It's not a difficult skill, but it is a crucial skill that sets the stage for addition and subtraction. What is ...
Rainbow Color Hunt: A Tally Mark Scavenger Hunt
We love scavenger hunts - really love scavenger hunts. They're fun, engaging, get you moving, and are a great way to sneak in some extra learning. We recently spent a hot summer day on a rainbow color tally mark scavenger hunt throughout the ...
Skip Counting by 10 Pretend Play Store
My girls have always loved playing store. Always. And just when I think we've played every version imaginable, I think of a new idea. I've already shared one way to use a pretend play store for math practice with our Number Stories Store. This ...
Skip Counting by 10s with Bottle Caps
We've been reviewing skip counting this summer to help get my youngest ready for 1st grade usually with simple ideas like this skip counting by 10s activity. There's a big emphasis on skip counting in the early elementary years. It sets the stage ...
Math Homework 101: The Benefits of Skip Counting
Let's do some skip counting! Yes, I know this is one of those things that you've got a handle on. I did too. But what I didn't get was why there was such an emphasis on it. What are the benefits of skip counting? My girls started working on ...
Addition with Rocks: An Outdoor Math Activity
Whether your child is just learning a new math concept or needs help reinforcing a skill, math manipulatives are always a big help. Manipulatives aren't just a fancy new math term, nor is it something you need to run out and purchase. It's simply ...
