There’s a lot of things I love about teaching RightStart Math to my children, but one of the top reasons is this: all the new concepts that I get to learn alongside them. From fractals to check numbers to the mathematics of music to unique patterns ... Read More
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2024 Summer Game #12: Percentages Memory
Like all memory games, Percentages Memory, game F46 in the Math Card Games book, is short and to the point. And very satisfying. The goal is to match common fractions with their corresponding percentages. Since percentages surround us every day, it ... Read More
2024 Summer Game #11: Gathering the Factors
My kids love to play Rummy so when I told them that this next game was similar, they jumped at the chance to play. Gathering the Factors, game F25 from the Math Card Games book, is a fun and interesting game. If you or your kids are a little rusty ... Read More
2024 Summer Game #10: Multiplication Dump
This is another game that is not in the Math Card Games book. This game was a combination of ideas from Lisa Campbell and Dr. Cotter. First of all, some of you are laughing at the name, Multiplication Dump. But if you know the dearly loved Go to ... Read More
2024 Summer Game #9: Short Multiplication Solitaire
Who's ready for a solitaire game?? This game is not in the Math Card Games book. This surprisingly fun game will have the players perfecting their multiplication facts while working on their strategy skills. Here's the video as well as the written ... Read More
2024 Summer Game #8: Sum(mer) Building
Sum Building, game A70 from the Math Card Games book, is a puzzle-like game that is quite addicting! In fact, even as I was preparing for this blog, I found myself playing a few rounds instead of starting on dinner.... So, if you need a summer break ... Read More