Do you want a new way to play Corners™? We have the game for you! Corny Corners is a fast paced exciting game where the players practice their facts of 5, 10, 15, and 20 while racing the other players to get all their cards in place. This is a new … [Read more...] about 2024 Summer Game #2: Corny Corners™
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2024 Summer Game #1: Corners
Ask any kid who's played the RightStart Math card games what their favorite game is... Most kids will quickly (and loudly) say, "CORNERS!" I totally agree with the kids. Corners is the all-time best game, in my opinion! I've been playing this game … [Read more...] about 2024 Summer Game #1: Corners
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 summer games: pre-school, addition, multiplication, and … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter’s Game Picks
Dr. Cotter on Language
Mathematical Words In mathematics, we can’t do much without using language. Even though the mathematician may write a mass of equations, she needs words to explain their meaning. Good math instruction requires careful attention to the terms … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Language
Dr. Cotter on Fractions
Fractions have a bad reputation as being incomprehensible and unpredictable. Cartoons and jokes exploit this fear of fractions for amusement. Believe or not, it’s all a huge misunderstanding. Fractions are amazing. Fractions are necessary. … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Fractions
Dr. Cotter and Geometry
For years geometry was not considered a topic that primary students could or should study, even though they are surrounded by geometrical shapes. Some second graders I worked with didn’t consider their geometry work to be math, until they saw numbers … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter and Geometry
