Have a few early finishers? Check out what’s new at KB…Konnected Kids!  #edtech #sschat #literacy #scichat #mathchat #games  Below are just a few of the sites that I have added to KB…Konnected Kids: Enrichment Sites for Students who Finish Early. Currently there are 300+ sites arranged by categories. Read Alongs KOL Stories Highlights Kids ...

At the first sign of a worksheet my 6-year-old starts yawning so I’m always looking for math games to make our learning fun. This monster math game turned out to be a big hit, and is adaptable so you can use it to play with lots of different math concepts. Here’s how to make Math . . . → Read More: Monster math games number fun The post Monster ...

See on Scoop.it - Education Matters - (tech and non-tech) A huge collection of maths starters, activities and games designed to aid the teaching of maths lessons in and out of the classroom. KB…Konnected’s insight: Nice! 60+ to choose from. Also check out the newest blog I’m following, Great Maths Teaching Ideas, for more math ...

As students progress in mathematics they must be able to recall their basic math facts instantly. Children learn best through play, but often math facts are taught using flashcards or speed drills. While both of these have their place in the mathematics classroom, it is often difficult to motivate children to spend the necessary amount of time ...

I do not remember learning how to read. I swear, I feel like I was born reading. I was a little mini-geek, getting all excited when I got to work in my phonics workbook. I loved me some Letter People and drove my family crazy reading along with every word on Sesame Street, The Electric Company, and Zoom. But I hated math. Hated.Math. Math ...

MathsKit is one amazing resource for teachers. Included in Marvelous Math Sites LiveBinder. #elemchat #spedchat #mathchat I found it while I was on my hunt for great “dice sites” (previous post) and knew immediately that I had to share it with you. MathsKit is a collection of everyday and essential links for Maths teachers. It is superbly ...

Have you ever used henna to make mehndi patterns? We tried it this week as part of our project on weddings around the world and it was wonderful. Such a lovely group activity and a great hands-on (truly!) way to learn about a culture different to our own. Oh, and surprising good for math games . . . → Read More: Henna math games :: making mehndi ...

Here’s an idea from our archive that’s all about making math fun. With a little help from chocolate chips this muffin math game is a great way for young children to practise counting. Muffin tin math fun ‘I’ll do it all by myself’ is being said many times . . . → Read More: Muffin tin maths The post Muffin tin maths appeared first on ...

In our house we like math games, that make learning how to count, add and times table fun! We also love colour, art, patterns and pictures, so these stamping activities are a great way to create and enjoy whilst working on important math principles. Here’s how we took over the kitchen table with some stamping patterns. Math . . . → Read More: ...

Brian writes: One of my fondest winter memories is of growing up in a suburb of Toronto, in snowy Ontario, Canada. From kindergarten to the third grade I went to an elementary school just down the street, along a very safe road, and I used to walk to and from school by myself. During the winter, our Toronto suburb would get quite snowy, and ...