Happy Pi day, everyone! In honor of this special day, we wanted to share with you some fun and creative ways to celebrate pi day. Whether you're a math enthusiast or just enjoy delicious pie, there's something for everyone on this list! So without further ado, here are 3.14 ways to have a blast on Pi day! What is Pi? Pi (Ο) is a mathematical constant that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It is approximately equal to 22/ seven, or roughly three point one four. Pi has been calculated to be over one trillion digits past its decimal point and continues infinitely without repetition or pattern. Who created pi? The first calculation of Ο was done by Archimedes of Syracuse (287β212 BC), one of the greatest mathematicians of the ancient world. If you homeschool, this would be an incredible subject for a report! But whyis Pi so important? We canβt think about the advancement of science and technology without considering pi. It has been used every day … [Read more...]
Missing Numbers for First Graders
Missing Numbers? This is a classic skill that they are working on for both kindergarten and first-grade math classes. As you build to first-grade skills, you should be able to count from 1 to 100. Missing Numbers for First Graders This worksheet covers a few different concepts β first of all, working in a sequence. There is only ONE number of each set of ten in a row. You little student has to fill in 90 blanks out of 100, What are Missing Numbers? Missing numbers are the numbers that got missed in the given series of numbers with similar differences among them. The process of writing the missing numbers is termed as finding similar changes between those numbers and filling their missing values in their specific series and places. This activity is a great way to introduce number order! You can show them how row two all start with a β1β, how row three all start with a β2β, etc β to cover the teens, twenties, etc. You can teach multiplication too! Letβs start … [Read more...]
National Puppy Day Fun Printable Worksheets
Did you know that March 23rd is National Puppy Day? I wasn't aware of it before, but now that we have our Australian Shepherd pup? It is on my radar. National Puppy Day is all about celebrating the unconditional love and affection puppies bring to our lives. National Puppy Day Fun Printable Worksheets This 8-page activity pack of mine is educational, yet fun. While id doesn't really teach about puppies, it teaches basic skills most little need to work on: math, English, Tracing letters and numbers, simple counting, mazes for deductive reasoning, and I Spy for finding items among others. Let's talk about National Puppy Day First It is nice to be able to teach kids a little about a special day before and while you work on themed sheets that enforce those concepts. At what age is a dog no longer a pup? While many people think the magic answer is one year - it technically averages out at around 9 months. This shouldn't surprise many as when a pup is 6 months old, … [Read more...]
1 Minute Math Addition for First Graders
I know that 1 Minute Math Addition for first graders seems like a strange conecpt. While timed math tests are not mentioned in the curriculum guide for your kid's school, they are a way for teachers to find out if their students have mastered basic math facts. This is very important today when teachers and schools are expected to have students meet certain standards. If your child had been able to complete the 20 problems in one minute, they would have demonstrated that they had a mastery of the facts on the timed test. A child is considered to have learned a math fact when they can give an answer in less than 3 seconds. Sadly, these timed tests can sauce students a lot of anxiety. That is the main reason that I feel it is important to help them in advance of them actually needing the lesson in school. Making it fun, and some sort of game, means you can help them learn and take away the anxiety! The transition from kindergarten to first grade is a big step for a child. A child is now … [Read more...]
Color By Shape Free Printable
This Color By Shape exercise is a great way to not only teach the littles their shapes, but helps their manual dexterity with their coloring. That builds on their writing skills for down the road. Why is it important to learn shapes? Color and shape are ways children observe and categorize what they see. These very recognizable characteristics encourage children to define and organize the diverse world around them. These first teachings in preschool and kindergarten are basics that your child needs to know before she learns the "other basics" of reading, writing, and math. Understanding color and shape is a tool for learning many skills in all curriculum areas, from math and science to language and reading. For example, when your child learns to discern the similarities and differences between colors and shapes, she is using the same skills she needs to recognize the differences between letters and numerals. Now, do you have to explain all of that to your little one before they … [Read more...]
A Very Hot Deal on STEM Books For the Kids!
If you know me at all, you know that I thrive in the world of STEM and advocate for other kids to jump into the same world. This deal I cam across from the World Book Fundamentals of STEM it perfect for introducing your kids to fun and easy-to-understand Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math topics. This is A Very Hot Deal on STEM Books For the Kids! Let's look at this offer for getting 2 books for just $1: FREE shipping Appeals to kids in grades 3-5 Reading level 4 32 pages, 8"x10" hardcover books 14-day trial period After that 14-day Trial Period is over: $12.50 each ($25.00 total) 2 books per month Free shipping and handling 30-day money back guarantee I, personally, would prefer a gift like this for my birthday or Christmas over a new toy. It feeds my brain, fosters my love of science and also helps build my future. Check it out for yourself, I only suggest things that I like and these STEM books for kids are great! I may have been compensated for this post. If an item is … [Read more...]
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