Young learners can greatly benefit by having many opportunities to measure things: to learn how heavy something is, or how much liquid there is, or how far something is. It is very easy to provide … [Read more...] about Activity: Measure Length and Distance
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Free Math Course: MEP
Many will already be aware of this free math course from the Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching. We have referenced the Mathematics Enhancement Program (MEP) elsewhere, but because it is … [Read more...] about Free Math Course: MEP
First Year in Number {Free eBook}
One of the things Dr. Ruth Beechick always recommended when it comes to arithmetic and young children is to start with the concrete. This is the advantage you will find in a book like First Year in … [Read more...] about First Year in Number {Free eBook}
Find: Blackline Math Masters {Free}
Gearing up for fall? Ready to tackle math? Want help? These free blackline math masters from Nova Scotia's Department of Education and Early Childhood Development are a great find! You'll find over … [Read more...] about Find: Blackline Math Masters {Free}
Activity: Exploring Shapes
A child's first introduction to geometry is typically through learning about different shapes -- identifying them, exploring the characteristics of various shapes, and matching like shapes, for … [Read more...] about Activity: Exploring Shapes
Amusements in Mathematics {Free eBook}
Want a fun way for your older students to avoid mathematical/logical brain drain over the summer? Have them complete a puzzle or two each day from the free eBook, Amusements in Mathematics by Henry … [Read more...] about Amusements in Mathematics {Free eBook}
Marks’ First Lessons in Geometry {Free eBook}
A picture is worth a thousand words. If that works for you (or your student) you'll love this free introduction to geometry first published in the late 1800s: Marks' First Lessons in Geometry by … [Read more...] about Marks’ First Lessons in Geometry {Free eBook}
Making Wise Curriculum Purchases: Math
Math is one of those areas where we tend to struggle. Our frustrations in this area tend to stem from one of a handful of problems: A particular math curriculum just doesn’t seem to fit a … [Read more...] about Making Wise Curriculum Purchases: Math
School Arithmetics {Free eBooks}
School Arithmetics by George Wentworth and David Smith is a series of math books written in 1919 for the elementary years. The series has been favorably compared to the Practical Arithmetics series by … [Read more...] about School Arithmetics {Free eBooks}
8 Ways to Supplement Your Math Program
No math program is perfect! With that in mind, there are always ways to make the one you are using more effective. Here are 8 ways you can supplement any math program you are using. 1. … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Supplement Your Math Program
