Posts Tagged ‘holiday math activities’
December 30th, 2009
by Mickelle in Math in Real Life, Parent Tips
Home for the Holidays? Count Those Coins!
Every year my husband rolls his annual collection of coins and donates the money to charity. Last night he had our 4-year old daughter, Elle, helping him for the first time. He knows (because he’s learned from me!) that rolling coins offers many learning opportunities for children of all ages. With schools closed for winter [...]
December 21st, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
The Math Behind Christmas Magic
Believe it or not, there’s math in the magic of the holidays! On December 24, Santa will put on his hat, hopefully remember his gloves (it’s cold out there) and make a trip around the world. He has to travel to far off lands and be back to the North Pole before Mrs. Claus wakes up. How does he do it? By magic of course!
November 25th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun, Math Learning
Deck the Walls with our New Kids December Calendar
December is packed with holidays from the traditional and widely celebrated to holidays you’ve never heard of, like Baking Soda Day! December 2 is Coats for Kids Day. December 7 is letter writing day. Deck the walls or your refrigerator with our new kids’ activities calendar and fight those winter blahs with goofy holidays and [...]
October 29th, 2009
by Tracy in Math Learning
Gobble, Gobble: New November Calendar
Can you believe it’s almost November? If you can’t wait for Turkey Day, get ready with zany holidays and activities on our new November math activity calendar. We’re kicking off this month with turkey jokes and fun math activities! Turkey jokes Asked to write a composition entitled, “What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving,” little Timothy [...]
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 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: [...]
July 3rd, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Summer Math Fun: 4 American Mathematicians who Changed the World
While you're lighting fireworks, grilling burgers, and waving the flag on the 4th of July, don't ignore the math history lessons. We know -- many people think the words "summer" and "math" go together like ice cream on hot dogs. But the fourth of July presents a wonderful opportunity to teach your children about amazing American mathematicians.
April 29th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Happy Wordless Wednesday: Just Another Beautiful Day in MathLand
Happy Wordless Wednesday: Just Another Beautiful Day in MathLand
April 1st, 2009
by Tracy in Math in Real Life, Math Learning
Let's Do Climate Math
If you haven't heard, sponsors announced this year's theme for Math Awareness Month - it's Math and the Climate! Held every year in April, Mathematics Awareness Month was started to make others aware of how math affects our world.
February 13th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Celebrate World Maths Day…the DreamBox Way!
Mathletes, human calculators, and DreamBoxers get ready!
December 30th, 2009
by Mickelle in Math in Real Life, Parent Tips
Home for the Holidays? Count Those Coins!
Every year my husband rolls his annual collection of coins and donates the money to charity. Last night he had our 4-year old daughter, Elle, helping him for the first time. He knows (because he’s learned from me!) that rolling coins offers many learning opportunities for children of all ages. With schools closed for winter [...]
December 21st, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
The Math Behind Christmas Magic
Believe it or not, there’s math in the magic of the holidays! On December 24, Santa will put on his hat, hopefully remember his gloves (it’s cold out there) and make a trip around the world. He has to travel to far off lands and be back to the North Pole before Mrs. Claus wakes up. How does he do it? By magic of course!
November 25th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun, Math Learning
Deck the Walls with our New Kids December Calendar
December is packed with holidays from the traditional and widely celebrated to holidays you’ve never heard of, like Baking Soda Day! December 2 is Coats for Kids Day. December 7 is letter writing day. Deck the walls or your refrigerator with our new kids’ activities calendar and fight those winter blahs with goofy holidays and [...]
October 29th, 2009
by Tracy in Math Learning
Gobble, Gobble: New November Calendar
Can you believe it’s almost November? If you can’t wait for Turkey Day, get ready with zany holidays and activities on our new November math activity calendar. We’re kicking off this month with turkey jokes and fun math activities! Turkey jokes Asked to write a composition entitled, “What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving,” little Timothy [...]
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 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: [...]
July 3rd, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Summer Math Fun: 4 American Mathematicians who Changed the World
While you're lighting fireworks, grilling burgers, and waving the flag on the 4th of July, don't ignore the math history lessons. We know -- many people think the words "summer" and "math" go together like ice cream on hot dogs. But the fourth of July presents a wonderful opportunity to teach your children about amazing American mathematicians.
April 29th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Happy Wordless Wednesday: Just Another Beautiful Day in MathLand
Happy Wordless Wednesday: Just Another Beautiful Day in MathLand
April 1st, 2009
by Tracy in Math in Real Life, Math Learning
Let's Do Climate Math
If you haven't heard, sponsors announced this year's theme for Math Awareness Month - it's Math and the Climate! Held every year in April, Mathematics Awareness Month was started to make others aware of how math affects our world.
February 13th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Celebrate World Maths Day…the DreamBox Way!
Mathletes, human calculators, and DreamBoxers get ready!