How is summer going for everyone? Now that the festivities of the 4th of July are all wrapped up and summer is warming up, we can say summer is officially here. This week we’re going to focus on an application of math: money! Race to the Amount, ... Read More
2020 Summer Game #5: Fraction War
Did you all enjoy the Slide-A-Thon game? I thought this was a fun challenge, never mind the learning of my multiples.... This week we’re going to jump into the deep end of the pool with Fraction War games. Now, before any of you run for the hills, ... Read More
2020 Summer Game #4: Slide-A-Thon
How is summer progressing for everyone? I hope you enjoyed the summer solstice with good weather and family time. Those of you in some parts of Alaska, Canada, Sweden, and Finland have “midnight sun,” so you can play games all day and night! This ... Read More
2020 Summer Game #3: Drawing Tools, Squares, and Fractions
A couple years back, I attended the National Unicycle Convention in Rapid City, SD. Yes, you did read “unicycle.” They do things on unicycles that you just can’t believe. Hockey, for example. They play basketball. They race. They perform ... Read More
2020 Summer Game #2: Drawing Tools and Equilateral Triangles
Are you enjoying your summer? Playing some card games? We have this year’s games coming at you week by week and all of last years’ games available for you and your children to practice math skills. And did you like last week's activities with the ... Read More
2020 Summer Game #1: Math Balance Addition
So how’s your summer so far? It’s been great up here in Hazelton, North Dakota. The days are getting long – almost 17 hours of official sunlight! First light is at 5:11 am and last light is 10:07 pm, so it’s even longer when you’re outside and ... Read More