What is something fun to eat but in the summer time can be super messy? Popsicles! When you're a kid, there is nothing better on a hot day than to eat a popsicle. The twin pops were fun because they had two sticks so you could share. Breaking … [Read more...] about 2021 Summer Game #8: One Half
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2020 Summer Game #17: Concentrating on One
Well! We had a super windy week up here in North Dakota. I picked up tree branches, twigs, and leaves from my lawn every day. I’d have it all cleaned up, then I’d look out the window again and it looked just as bad. Some friends took their camper 45 … [Read more...] about 2020 Summer Game #17: Concentrating on One
2020 Summer Game #12: One or Two
This week’s game is chosen in honor of Dr. Cotter’s granddaughter, AnnaRene, marrying her best friend and most amazing man, Chris, almost exactly a year ago. It was a magical day. I still choke up when I think of Chris's face when he first saw his … [Read more...] about 2020 Summer Game #12: One or Two
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...] about 2020 Summer Game #5: Fraction War
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...] about 2020 Summer Game #3: Drawing Tools, Squares, and Fractions
Winter Games: Concentrating on Sixths
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 Games book. This game combines a basic memory game with addition of fractions with unlike denominators. It … [Read more...] about Winter Games: Concentrating on Sixths
