News from Hands-on Math
Children learn and truly understand mathematical concepts best when engaged in hands-on activities and games. By manipulating everyday objects, playing games and finding out ways of solving everyday problems children gain a true understanding of the concepts. Only with this understanding does the meaning of all those numbers become apparent.
You will find dozens of games, ideas and activities...
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My First Grade class had only 5 students! - Tue, 18 Nov 2008
What did Mrs. Thompson do?Math Games Abound - Thu, 06 Nov 2008
Look for games at yard sales, second hand shops or make some of your own.Playing board games with your children... - Tue, 28 Oct 2008
...keeps the family together.How we could use the sense of smell in math? - Thu, 23 Oct 2008
I am trying to think of ways to use all 5 senses in teaching math. Any ideas?Broken Necklaces can be Recycled into Math Manipulatives. - Tue, 14 Oct 2008
String beads in ABAB patterns and then Skip Count to see how many beads you have strung.Hands-on Learning - Sat, 27 Sep 2008
Children learn math best through hands-on learning. A hands-on approach requires students to become active participants in their own learning manipulating objects in order to understand concepts in a concrete way.
A hands-on approach encourages experimentation and a questioning mind. The hands-on approach is all about exploring ideas to discover meaning and understanding.
The hands-on approach may require that your students get wet, muddy, tired, excited, and thoughtful. WATCH OUT!!!! You may bMathmagic - Fri, 05 Sep 2008
By turning math into a class of projects, hands-on activities and real-life situations math magically comes to life.Math Activities - Mon, 01 Sep 2008
Learning with blocks, plastic ants and playing cards? What a fun way to learn math!Children keep their hands busy and their minds active - Wed, 27 Aug 2008
while playing these hands-on math games and activities. Use recycled materials to make games, play traditional games, and have lots of fun.Children keep their hands busy and their minds active - Wed, 27 Aug 2008
while playing these hands-on math games and activities. Use recycled materials to make games, play traditional games, and have lots of fun.
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