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 doing that, too! I’m talking about the number zero. The concept of zero can be a struggle for small … [Read more...] about 2023 Summer Game #3: Zero Game
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2023 Summer Game #2: Treasure Hunt
This is a game that will get your kids moving! Have you ever tried Treasure Hunt, game P6 in the Math Card Games book? Yes, there’s a game called Treasure Hunt, and it’s a ton of fun! Treasure Hunt is ostensibly a game for practicing the … [Read more...] about 2023 Summer Game #2: Treasure Hunt
2023 Summer Game #1: Fish at the Dump
When I started using RightStart Math and we’d play the game Go to The Dump, game A3 in the Math Card Games book, I apparently didn’t read the directions well and have come to realize we were really playing Fish at The Dump, game A5 in the Math Card … [Read more...] about 2023 Summer Game #1: Fish at the Dump
Dr. Cotter’s Game Picks
Do you wonder what game to play? Or looking for a plan for the summer? Especially if you're new to the Math Card Games book? We got you covered!! Here are Dr. Cotter's picks for 12 weeks of games: pre-school, addition, multiplication, and fraction … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter’s Game Picks
2022 Summer Game #14: Short Chain Subtraction
Did you enjoy last week's game? Happily, there are many variations of the chain games and our family has played most of them as solitaire games. Nicholas, Chiara, and Ian played Short Chain Subtraction today, game S18 in the Math Card Games book, and … [Read more...] about 2022 Summer Game #14: Short Chain Subtraction
2022 Summer Game #12: Difference of Two Squares
As the summer temperature rises, you may be looking for a non-competitive game. The Difference of Two Squares, game P35 in the Math Card Games book, hits the spot. It's like a puzzle that two people work on together. You will need 20 basic number … [Read more...] about 2022 Summer Game #12: Difference of Two Squares
