Our posts about winter science experiments for kids are getting very popular. If you have not yet, make sure visit those posts. We just did some Pine Cone science the other day. It was fun. Today we have winter math activities for kids. Easy Winter Math Activities for Kids During winter, kids have a lot time staying inside, which is perfect for some fun learning activities. Here are some fun winter math activities for kids from preschool to elementary school, even early middle school. 1… Read more
Today we share 20 STEM activities every child should try. Some are classic, some are creative, all are fun and definitely must do activities. Many are quite simple to do with little preparation needed. Enjoy the fun. 20 STEM Activities Every Child Should Try Preserve leaves: leaves are all over the place in the fall, with beautiful colors too. Don’t you want to keep them all? Preserving leaves is a scientific process and this post teaches you how step-by-step, even… Read more
It is hard to find the right math learning resources for kids. Today we share best math apps teaching math concepts with fun games for kids. There are many math apps available, we have put together 45 math game apps for kids grouped by age and learning objectives. However, in this learning tool post, we only include math apps that can be used as teaching and learning tools, apps that explain math concepts behind the numbers, not just practice app… Read more
We have shared flower science activities and YouTube videos explaining flowers’ life cycle. Today we share some fun flower math activities for kids, ranging from preschool, kindergarten to school age. Some of these activities use real flowers, some use craft flowers. These are fun spring and summer learning activities for kids. If you celebrate Mother’s Day, they are also good activities for Mother’s Day. Fun Flower Math Activities for Kids I like this flower craft idea that kids learn numbers… Read more
How much do you kids know about money? Do they know how to budget and save? Do they have the basic knowledge on investment? Children will live on their own sooner or later, these basic financial literacy knowledge is the most fundamental life skills they need to be successful in life. Teach Kids Financial Skills When Shopping with Real Money How to teach kids these skills? It is best to start early and it is best to use real life… Read more
Are you ready for Easter? We have several posts that you can use for Easter science and math activity ideas, such as Egg themed science, egg themed math. Today we share free bunny themed Easter math printable worksheets with you. There are worksheets for counting, number maze, addition, coloring by number, skip counting, and more. Take a look and enjoy. Free Easter Bunny Math Printable Worksheets for Kids Trace and count bunny by 1 is a great way to introduce numbers and… Read more
Pythagorean Theorem is a widely used theorem in math and geometry with many applications. It shows the relationship of the 3 sides of a right triangle. It is used so much, that it is hard to not know it. However, many students just know it as it is. They never know how to prove it. How do you know Pythagorean Theorem formula is true? Today we are going to show you, with the toy you have at home, LEGO. Created… Read more
Have your kids ever got stuck on a math problem, not sure how to solve it? Have you ever run into the situation that kids needed help on math homework, yet you can’t help? This free PhotoMath app can help you. It is an app that can provide math homework answers and show you the solutions. All you need do is to take a picture of the problem. It is almost magic when I first heard about it. You do… Read more
Who doesn’t like candies? There are so many holidays and celebration occasions are centered around candies, Easter, Halloween, Valentine, Birthday, … Why not use different sweets for some fun STEM activities before eating them? These candy science experiments, math activities, engineering building projects, … are so fun and delicious, kids will want to do them again and again. They are also very easy, no preparation needed. Make sure to scroll down to find the free download of the candy chart… Read more
Almost all the kids I know loved the LEGO Movies. When the 2nd one LEGO Batman Movie was released, I found this free LEGO Movie STEM Challenge from Scholastic. I loved the activity ideas, so I designed several extension activities to add to them. Today I share this one to go with Lesson 1 in Scholastic’s activities, Super Hero Math. It helps kids learn geometry concepts like area and perimeter, practice measurements of length, calculate rectangle area, and use 2-digit… Read more
Rocks are easy to find. I recently find many awesome learning ideas for kids using painted rocks. I picked those easy ones with unique STEAM focus (Science Math Tech Engineering Art) to have a list of Easy Rock Painting STEAM Activity Ideas for Kids. Please come back if you love rock painting. I will add more to this STEM activity list. Look at those painted rocks! Aren’t they cute? We have a lot gravels and small rocks in our yard… Read more
Sushi Monster is a FREE math app for elementary school kids. It is fun and challenging at the same time. We share our review and answer questions, like why it is unique and how to use it to help kids with their math skills. If you are looking for some fun math games to keep your school aged kids engaged in math, you can’t go wrong with this one, and it is free. With this app, kids practice addition and… Read more
Many families have tablets for kids now. It is important for kids to understand smart phones and tablets are learning tools, not toys. The best way to establish the concept is to install educational apps on the tablets, and show them how to learn with tablets. We have a page of Best Educational Apps for Kids by age and subjects. Today’s list Best Math Apps for Kindergarten and Early Elementary Kids is on it too. I am sure there are a… Read more
Study Jam by Scholastic is a free teaching resource for teachers, homeschool families and students. It covers math and science contents for grade 3 to 6. The best part is the multimedia interactive feature. It is a great place to visit to review what kids have learned, or when kids stuck at a concept and need more help. Currently there are more than 200 science and math topics. You can search for topics by grade level, or by key words… Read more
This is part of our Best Learning Tools on iPad series . Today we have Best Counting Learning Tools for Kids. Counting and number concepts are the foundation for math. It is important for kids not only master counting, but also truly understand the meaning of the numbers. There are many ways to help kids conceptualize the number concepts. Today we have our top picks on counting apps that also help kids understand number concepts. This is part of our Best Learning Tools for… Read more
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