15 Fun Math Activities To Make Common Core Easier
With kids now in elementary school, I’m recognizing how much has changed from when I was a child, especially in terms of common core math. When my first grader talks of number bonds and tens blocks, I feel a little lost. Here are 15 FUN math activities to make common core easier to understand. These are especially great for Pre-K through 4th grade.
1. Pre K: counting beads on pipe cleaners
3. Getting interactive with common core
6. Visual ways to learn fractions
7. Visual addition: pom pom drop
9. Higher order thinking math games
11. Multiplication snack store math activity
14. Free addition and subtraction game
15. Common core math games like ten frame “war” or “top it”
And since math was never my strong suit…here’s an added bonus to make 16 great math activities for kids!
16. Common core math teaching tricks
Here’s to no more tears (or at least fewer tears) when it comes to math!
Andrea says
Great post, I have a 3rd grader and used some similar strategies when he was younger. I will have to check out number 14 for sure.
Anna Sardina says
Hi! Im so excited to find your website! Do you have any tips on fun activities to teach 2nd Grade Common Core Math? Thank you!