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...] about 2020 Summer Game #6: Race to the Amount
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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...] about 2020 Summer Game #1: Math Balance Addition
Winter Games: Short Chain Solitaire
Need help with the addition facts? Short Chain Solitaire to the rescue! This is game A47 in the Math Card Games book. You will need the Basic Card Deck and an area to spread out a bit. Here's a video to show you how to play the game. We also have … [Read more...] about Winter Games: Short Chain Solitaire
Winter Games: Sum Building
Are you looking for a game that practices addition facts and uses strategy skills? We have just the game for you! Sum Building, game A70 in the the Math Card Games book, is quite a fun puzzler. It uses the Basic Number cards and is appropriately … [Read more...] about Winter Games: Sum Building
Winter Games: Magic Squares Memory
Magic Squares Memory, game A60 from the Math Card Games book is a game that will practice addition facts as well as use logic to build a magic square. What's a magic square, you ask? Watch the video and find out! You will need the Basic Number … [Read more...] about Winter Games: Magic Squares Memory
Quilting and the AL Abacus
I am a quilt designer. I’ve made about 200 quilts in my lifetime, 98% of my own design. I’m currently working on my fourth quilt from someone else’s pattern. I have the directions in front of me as I’m approaching on the final steps of Bonnie … [Read more...] about Quilting and the AL Abacus
