Math activities with Zoos
I LOVE the zoo. Hippos have always been one of my favorite animals for some reason.Here’s some things you can do with your kids/class at the zoo.Looking at a map of the zoo, take a survey of who wants to see what animals. Turn the results into a...Math activities with Yard Sales
I enjoy going to yard sales, but I have never actually had one. It seemed like a lot of effort and not much return, but I know some people really can make a lot from them.Anyway, here are some activities you can do with math and yard sales…Go to one or...Math activities with Kitchens.
There’s a lot you can do with kitchens.You can cook in kitchens and look in the cabinets, among a lot of other things…What if you could redesign your kitchen? What would it look like? Take measurements of your space and design what to do with...Math activities with Gardens
As a kid, I love gardens–the trees, the flowers, the rocks, the bugs, you name it–I found it fascinating. I think exploration is just part of what it’s like to be a kid… So take some time and explore a garden around you (It could be your...Math Activities with BOOKSHELVES
Bookshelves–they’re everywhere–in homes, libraries, bookstores, classrooms, and sometimes even bus-stops! What do they have to do with math? Here’s some ways you can play with math and bookshelves…Pick a particular bookshelf...
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