My neighbor’s mom is a math tutor and she likes to discuss how “Kids these days just don’t get fractions!” (Be sure to say that in a New York accent.) Whatever the reason, fractions can be difficult to understand. However, after you play these fraction games with your kids, they will have them figured out 100%. Okay,…
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12 Practical Life Activities for Kids
When my older son was younger I discovered Montessori, and while I never strictly adhered to their activities and lessons, I loved the idea behind it and tried to incorporate the activity ideas into our daily learning. I was particularly drawn to Montessori’s emphasis on practical life activities. Practical life activities are a wonderful way…
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3 Preschool Science Resources that Will Last for Years!
If you are a parent who thinks you can’t do science experiments at home because you don’t have any experience, you are wrong! You don’t want your kids to miss out on building their their scientific brains and engaging their natural curiosity! With these 3 basic preschool science resources, you don’t have to. I should…
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Five Pointed Star: A Math Card Puzzle
Long time readers of this blog know that my kids love math and as a family we have enjoyed many an evening playing games, teasing out puzzles and solving brain teasers. Bethany of Math Geek Mama is here today to share something that combines all four topics into one stupendous activity: a math card puzzle…
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Sphero Edu: Creative STEAM Technology for Kids
I have a confession. Since my sons have such strict screen time limits (for my own sanity and theirs) I sometimes worry that they are missing out on educational opportunities that would help them learn real life skills like coding necessary for computer science. Sometimes it is a hard line to navigate but the key…
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Valentine’s Day STEAM Projects for Kids
Looking to jazz up the run-of the mill STEM and STEAM projects for you kids? Want to add a new twist to the science experiments you are planning? These Valentine Science Experiments, and STEAM projects (that’s Science Technology Engineering Art & design Math, in case you are wondering) are just the ticket. And best of…
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Lu-lu Dice: A Fun Math Game from Hawai’i
You and your kids may have never heard of Lu-lu Dice, but brace yourselves because you are about to discover an awesome new boredom buster that just so happens to have a sneaky math component. It’s a win-win situation: your kids will be occupied playing a fun game and learning something, will you will get some…
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Sierpinski Fractal Triangle: Holiday Math Art for Kids
Welcome to the most awesome math art holiday project you can imagine: make a Christmas tree out of a Sierpinski fractal triangle. Okay, I realize there is a lot to unpack in that statement. Let’s start with something easier to grasp. This math art project is a great STEAM activity for kids to do at home,…
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Make Your Own LEGO© Board Game
Hold on to your stack of LEGO bricks, I’m about to tell you about the one thing that is going to make your kids love LEGO even more. This idea checks all the right boxes. It’s an idea that promotes independent play and family connection. It requires creative, inventive thought. It gets siblings of different ages working…
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Gift Guide for Young Coders and Engineers
If you want your kids to learn coding skills and become savvy about computers but don’t want them to stare at screens all day, these gifts for kids who want to code are for you. You’ll be happy to know that coding skills are actually best learned through play! This gift guide for kids focuses on…
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