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Candy cane math activity non standard measuring

24/10/2018 by Cathy James Leave a Comment

Let’s explore the concept of size in a fun way, using candy canes as a non standard measuring activity!

 

candy cane math Christmas measuring activity

 

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Gingerbread man math non standard measuring activity

24/10/2018 by Cathy James Leave a Comment

You can use this gingerbread man non-standard measuring activity to teach size, length, tally, and graphs, using the the printables from my Gingerbread Man Unit.

 

gingerbread men measuring activity printables

 

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Shapes and symmetry in nature using sunflowers

25/06/2018 by Cathy James Leave a Comment

In our sunflower unit today we’re exploring shapes and symmetry in nature. This is a great way to take math outdoors and give children a hands-on lesson in size, shape, and symmetry.

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears free printable storytelling kit

04/06/2018 by Cathy James 2 Comments

This Goldilocks and the Three Bears free printable set is perfect for storytelling. You can use these ideas to explore this classic tale through imaginative play, and to develop sequencing skills and math concepts.

 

goldilocks and the three bears free printable literacy activities storytelling kit

 

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Sunflower height chart

18/04/2018 by Cathy James 8 Comments

If you’re growing sunflowers as part of our Sunflower Club you’re going to want to make a sunflower height chart to track its progress. Will your sunflower grow taller than you?

 

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Pine cone math station

29/10/2017 by Cathy James 1 Comment

This hands-on pine cone math station is a great investigation table that invites children to explore estimating, counting, size comparison, measuring weight and length, and recording data in a table – all while having fun.

 

Hands-on math station using pine cones: counting, estimating, measuring and using units of length and weight, diameters, recording data, tables, and....fun!

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Hands-on, Creative Math Activities for Children

28/08/2017 by Cathy James 9 Comments

 

number sense
matching and sorting
arithmetic and times tables

symmetry pattern shape
measuring
math play art and life skills

ABCs and 123s: fun letter and math activities

 

 

Adding and Subtracting

 
Number Bonds to Ten Dice Game

Leaf math games 

Math Games with Circles

Flower number line games

Bubble Bee game

Teaching Double Digit Addition

Flower number games

Spring Sorting Games

Rainbow themed math activities

Circles Math Games

Spooky Sums

Play Dough Math Games

Blast Off! Space Game

Frozen Math Games
 

 

Counting and Ordering Numbers

 
The Best Counting Books for Children 

Number wheel printable

Jasper Johns Art Numbers

Number Recognition Crayon Rubbings

Pom Pom Counting Games

Art Dice Drawing Math Game

Counting with Play Dough and Rocks

Icy Math Numbers

Puddle Jump Active Math Games

Flower number line games

Number Stones

Clothes Pin Drop Counting Game

Chalk Treasure Hunt

Bubble Bee game

Counting with Plastic Easter Eggs

Rainbow themed math activities

Counting and Sorting Hearts

Leaf Math Games

Math Games with Circles

Monster Math Game

Muffin Tin Math

Go Fish Math Game

Counting Ladybirds Number Line

Math Ideas for Babies

Printable Car Play Mats with Numbers

Counting Shells

Math Ideas for Toddlers

Duck Number Line

Christmas Tree Number Line

Autumn Leaf Number Line

Flower Math Games

Frozen Math Games

How to Make Montessori-style Sandpaper Numbers

Number Fish Printable
 

 

Fractions

 
Eat Some Fractions

Circle Art
 

 

Symmetry

 
Lego Math GamesValentine Symmetry Art

Clay Butterflies

Henna Mehndi patterns

Butterfly mobile

Symmetry Butterfly Printing

Flower Symmetry
 

 

Matching and Sorting and Odd/Even

 
Sorting GamesDig and Plant sorting game

Flower number games

Outdoor Colour Matching Game

Easter Egg Math Game

Spring Sorting Games

Counting and Sorting Hearts

Rainbow themed math activities

Memory Matching Game

Math Games with Circles

Monster Math Game
 

 

Repeating Patterns

 
Shell MandalasNature Mandalas

Stamping Patterns

Diwali Rangoli Designs

Repeating Pattern Jewellery

Henna Math Mehndi Patterns

Repeating Pattern Games
 

 

Shapes

Shell Mandalas

Exploring Shapes with Play Dough

Collage Shape Art

Finding Shapes in Nature

Shape Guessing Game

Bean Bag Games

My Circle Shape Book

Post-it Note Math Games

Exploring Circles

Bake Some Shapes

Shape Bubble Wands

Make A House Shape Pictures

Christmas Shape Wreath

Shape Garland

Sponge Painting Shapes

Train Shape Puzzles

Circle Art

Printing 2D shapes with 3D Blocks
 

 

Size and Volume and Weight

Discovery basket for mathPlay Dough Math Games

What Does It Weigh?

Water Play Experiments

25 Easy Kids Recipes

Measuring Sunflowers
 

 

Times Tables

 
Stamping PatternsFlower number games

Rainbow themed math activities
 

 

Measuring

 
Lego Math Games 

Sunflower Height Chart

25 Easy Kids Recipes

Measuring Sunflowers
 

 

Graphs

 
Pancake MathGrowing Seeds Experiment

How to Make a Weather Station

Rainbow Taste Test
 

 

Telling The Time

 
Learn to tell the timeHomemade watches

Days of the Week Spinner

Days of the Week Wheel printable
 

 

Every Day Math

 
25 Easy Kids RecipesPancake Math

Holiday Countdown Chart

How to Make a Weather Station

What Does It Weigh?

Fruit Cocktail Math

Growing Seeds Experiment

Pretend Play Shop

Every Day Math Ideas
 

 

Pi Activities

 
Celebrating Pi Day with Pie

Sunflower Circumference
 

 

Outdoor Math

 
Chalk Treasure HuntLeaf math games 

How to Make a Weather Station

Nature Mandalas

Number Stones

Outdoor Colour Matching Game

Counting Ladybirds Number Line

Water Play Experiments

Bean Bag Games

Growing Seeds Experiment

Sunflower Height Chart

Sunflower Shapes and Symmetry
 

 

Spring and Easter Math

 
Dig and Plant sorting game

Flower number line games

Outdoor Colour Matching Game

Easter Egg Math Game

Counting with Plastic Easter Eggs

Spring Sorting Games

Chalk Treasure Hunt

Rainbow themed math activities

Pancake Math

Counting Ladybirds Number Line

Growing Seeds Experiment

Sunflower Height Chart

Rainbow Taste Test
 

 

Summer Math

 
Leaf math games 

Flower number line games

Nature Mandalas

Chalk Treasure Hunt

Counting Ladybirds Number Line

Outdoor Colour Matching Game

Sunflower Height Chart

Clay Butterflies
 

 

Autumn Math

 
Fall Play Dough Math Games

Leaf Math Games

Diwali Rangoli Designs

Autumn Leaf Number Line

Halloween Math

Halloween Math Activities

Spooky Sums

Pumpkin Games
 

 

Christmas Math

 
Memory Matching Game

Christmas Shape Wreath

Christmas Tree Number Line

Easy Homemade Advent Calendar

Candy Cane Number Cards

Christmas Pattern Games
 

 

Valentine Math

 
Counting and Sorting Hearts

Play Dough Math Games

Valentine Symmetry Art
 

100 creative, sensory math activities for toddlers, preschool, and school age kids

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