Archive for the ‘Math fun’ Category
October 28th, 2009
by Sue in Math fun
New DreamBox Coloring Page #1: Color Adventure Friends the Colors of the Rainbow
When kids play DreamBox Learning K-2 Math, they explore the DreamBox Adventure Park, an amazing place where kids go on many different adventures as they solve problems and learn math! Students choose their adventures from four themes: Pirates, Pixies, Dinosaurs, and Pet Friends. The DreamBox themes, stories, and adventures were inspired by suggestions from kids [...]
October 26th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun, Uncategorized
Adorable Contest Video: Dream Big Musician
What do a musician, dentist, and geologist have in common? They all use math! Watch our latest Dream Big video and see our mini-musician before he makes it to the big time. Warning: this video may tug at your heart strings.
October 15th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Have a Spooktacular Green Halloween
Maybe you didn’t think it was possible. But yes, you can have an enjoyable Halloween and be healthy and earth conscious. Let's make the year's most spooktacular holiday a "Green Halloween®" by showing the importance of reducing sugary sweets and being environmentally friendly.
October 8th, 2009
by Sue in Math fun, Uncategorized
Pumpkin Math Jokes
Ever since I shared a few favorite math jokes a few months back, people keep asking me for new ones. And with Halloween coming, they seem to be multiplying(!) — so here are a few more, with a seasonal flavor. If you like these pumpkin math jokes, check out our Pumpkin Math Activities Calendar.
Pumpkin Math [...]
October 5th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
October 5th is the Most Popular Birthday! The Birthday Paradox Explained
In honor of the most common birth date in America on October 5th, the birthday paradox is an interesting experiment for students to learn about probabilities of a pair. Beware. Some of these statistics are beyond the typical "pumpkin math" exercise, but everyone should still be able to walk away with the general idea of how the birthday paradox works.
October 2nd, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
It’s Here! Pumpkin Math Month and a New Calendar
October is a favorite month at DreamBox Learning (sssh, don’t tell the other months). We hope you’ll help us celebrate it with pumpkin math activities and pumpkin jokes all month long! And we have a brand new (free) calendar filled with learning fun.
Pumpkin humor
To kick off our favorite month, here’s a pumpkin joke:
Q: How do [...]
September 25th, 2009
by Neil in Math fun
Why is Math Important for a Pirate?
Counting is very important if you want to be a wealthy pirate.
Finding buried treasure requires good counting and number sense. How many steps does it take to get to the spot marked with an X?
When you have dug up the treasure, how do you divide it among the crew?
If you have many kinds of coins [...]
September 24th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
We Now Interrupt Your Regular Programming ….
To bring you an important announcement from cute kids everywhere! We asked kids to tell us what they want to be when they grow up, as part of our “Dream Big” video competition. And boy, were we surprised at their answers:
Presenting…Dream Big farmer
Ask your kids what they want to be and join in on the [...]
September 17th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Win $1,000! Enter the DreamBox “Dream Big” Video Contest
Ask your child/children “what do you want to be?” today and you could win $1,000! This contest isn’t just for families; teachers can enter their classrooms to win the $1,000 grand prize or a 1-year DreamBox Math Classroom license.
Presenting 2 of our videos, “Dream Big Astronaut” and “Dream Big Geologist.”
Every child dreams big. Children [...]
September 14th, 2009
by Alyssa in Homeschooling, Math fun, Parent Tips
7 Math Storybooks Every Child Should Read, No. 7: Anno’s Mysterious Multiplying Jar
It is time to wind up our series of great math stories for kids. Remind your kids of the math they are learning with these stories. They're enjoyable for kids and adults, and there are many activities that you can use to reinforce your child's math lessons.
September 11th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Introducing Twitter Follower 1,000!
Few feelings compare to when you make a new friend. Someone with whom to share secrets, lattes, and the trials and tribulations of adult life. We love interacting with our new friends on Facebook and tweeting with parents, teachers, techies and everyone else.
September 9th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Ode to 5 Great Educational TV Shows
The end of Reading Rainbow (no pot of gold in sight) got us thinking about educational TV shows. Reading Rainbow didn't teach kids how to read; it taught them why to read. It's an important distinction and according to this article by NPR, one educational TV shows lack these days.
September 3rd, 2009
by Alyssa in Homeschooling, Math fun, Parent Tips
Math Learning Field Trip Ideas for Homeschoolers
Tour a landmark building that has a great view of the city, like the Empire State Building or the Space Needle. Bring math into the experience by discussing the height of the building, when it was built, and how many people it took to build it.
August 28th, 2009
by Alyssa in Homeschooling, Math fun, Parent Tips
7 Math Storybooks Every Child Should Read, No. 6: Math Curse
Kids always have more free time over the summer, and it can be hard to keep up with them. Have you started running out of new books for them to read with you, and you don’t have the time to search out new books?
August 26th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Last Call: Fan our Facebook Page and Win!
Three randomly selected Facebook fans will receive free 1-month subscriptions to our online math game for kids. And one lucky Facebook fan will win a free 6-month subscription. Just in time for back-to-school! And if you drop by, write on our wall. We welcome your feedback.
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