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Understanding Pre-Algebra by The Critical Thinking Co™ Review

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Looking for a pre-algebra curriculum? Understanding Pre-Algebra: Middle School Mathematics by The Critical Thinking Co™ is worth considering. Here's our review. Understanding Pre-Algebra Review Different kids learn in different ways, so I'm always happy to look at new curriculum suggestions. Last month my sixth grader got to try out a copy of Understanding Pre-Algebra: Middle … [Read more...] about Understanding Pre-Algebra by The Critical Thinking Co™ Review

Frog Hop Number Line Math Game Educational Activity for Kids

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Printable frog hop number line math game for kids for practicing simple math facts, as well as other frog themed learning activities for kids. Frog Hop Number Line Math Game Educational Activity for Kids Wide-Mouthed Frog is a fun, new-to-me pop-up book about a wide-mouthed frog. It's not my favorite story: a frog talks to different animals about what they eat and narrowly … [Read more...] about Frog Hop Number Line Math Game Educational Activity for Kids

Hands On Geometry Learning Activities for Kids of All Ages

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A simple way to teach kids about angles, and more handson geometry learning activities for kids. I love that these activities work with young children but also scale up for older kids. Hands On Geometry Learning Activities for Kids of All Ages Geometry fascinates kids when you make it a hands-on experience! Today I'm showcasing some of my favorite hands-on geometry learning … [Read more...] about Hands On Geometry Learning Activities for Kids of All Ages

Geometric Shapes Train and Transportation Themed Learning Activities

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Practice shapes and colors with this fun geometric shapes train activity! Free printable to use with felt, colored paper, or crayons or markers. Geometric Shapes Train Like most children, my kids love playing with shapes and they love trains, so I decided to make some shapes for our felt board that they could then use to build a geometric shapes train. Using geometric shapes … [Read more...] about Geometric Shapes Train and Transportation Themed Learning Activities

Fun Math For Kids: The Best Math Games And Activities

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A collection of the best math games and activities - fun math for kids that will keep them curious and learning. Understanding math is an incredibly valuable life skill, but all too often it is a dreaded subject in school. This culture of fear of math in the United States is so strong that even students in advanced university math courses feel that they "aren’t actually any … [Read more...] about Fun Math For Kids: The Best Math Games And Activities