FacebookTwitterPinterestDo you celebrate Pi Day with your students? I think taking a break from routine and celebrating this special number is a great way for kids to have fun and and celebrate math all at the same time. If you’re looking for something new to try, check out the activities
FacebookTwitterPinterestHere’s a toddler fave: Nygel’s Walk!
FacebookTwitterPinterestSlope it taught in just about every course from seventh grade on up. It’s a fundamental concept that is linked to so many other topics, so it’s essential for students to have a solid understanding of slope. If you are looking for some new ideas, here are five of my
FacebookTwitterPinterestLooking for an activity idea for factoring polynomials? These “Factoring Brochures” are simple, yet one of my favorite projects. This project is described in my Algebra 1 Polynomials and Factoring Unit. Many people have asked for samples and I was excited to find some during a recent clean-out! All students
FacebookTwitterPinterestI saw this video a while back and thought it was amazing. It shows an experiment which covers the gratitude and happiness connection. I have been a dabbler in perusing research on the science of happiness, and focusing on gratitude and having our kids learn and adopt an attitude of gratitude is
FacebookTwitterPinterestWho likes teaching properties in math? Anyone? I know, I know. They are not the most exciting topic to teach. It doesn’t help that they seem to come up in every math class from 4th grade through Algebra 2. But they are important! They help students understand the how and
FacebookTwitterPinterest Check out our lessons on Elements of Design for Kids to learn more (all topics have art activities for kids included): Line Shape Space (see also: Positive and Negative Space) Color Texture Form Here’s a fun and quick one-page review all of the lessons on Elements of Design: Elements Of
FacebookTwitterPinterest Set a goal to join kids all over the world in making a positive difference. From working one-on-one to improve the quality of a neighbor’s life to joining other kids in a larger help network, you can make a difference in effecting change. Making a Difference at Home You’ll
