Dr. Cotter on Counting
November 14, 2023
Most people think of counting as the foundation of math; therefore, they teach kids to memorize the long string of 100 counting words. Next,
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2023 Summer Game #6: Quotient and Remainder
July 25, 2023
Question: How do you divide 14 potatoes between 4 people?Answer: Mash them. Hahahaha! Most children do not enjoy solving division problems – especially problems
2023 Summer Game #3: Zero Game
July 4, 2023
Have you ever wondered how to teach nothing? I’m not talking about taking a break from formal teaching over the summer – although maybe you’re
2020 Summer Game #9: Long Chain Solitaire
July 30, 2020
As I was contemplating games for this week, I tossed around a couple ideas. Not able to make up my mind, I asked Dr.
Winter Games: Short Chain Solitaire
May 7, 2020
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
Winter Games: Money War and Who has the Most Money
April 16, 2020
This week’s game is brought to you by Isabella and her mommy. They wanted to know how to play this game and I said
Winter Games: Zee Multiples
April 9, 2020
This new game is hot off Dr. Cotter’s desk. She was introduced to Yahtzee with the neighbors Jen and Kerri and, being the mathematician
Winter Games: Concentrating on Sixths
April 2, 2020
This game was requested by Andrea on Facebook. So this one’s for you and yours, Andrea! Concentrating on Sixths is game F19 in the Math Card
Winter Games: Multiplication Card Speed
March 19, 2020
This game?? WHAT. A. HOOT! And never mind that your child (and you!) will actually enjoy working on the multiplication facts and factors. Slower
Winter Games: Sum Building
March 5, 2020
Are you looking for a game that practices addition facts and uses strategy skills? We have just the game for you! Sum Building, game