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Logical-Mathematical Gift-Boosting Activities

How many parents have said, "I'm just not good at math?" How many girls are still told math is out of their league? Math and logical thinking are the cornerstones of our technological society, not to mention the foundation for a lifelong fascination with how the world works.

If your child shows a natural flair for math, encourage it! If he or she doesn't yet, it's time you helped spark the flame.

Choose your child's age group to get great activities.
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8

Linguistic Logical-Mathematical Intrapersonal Interpersonal
Bodily-Kinesthetic Musical Naturalistic Spatial

  • Math Baseball
    We pitch you the math problem, you chose your answer and swing.

  • Find the Numbers
    Math plays hide and seek in this printable worksheet.

  • Backyard Weather Station
    How cold is it? Did it rain more this week than last? Even the youngest family members can learn to use math to talk about the weather.

  • Math in the Kitchen
    Kids get hands-on math experience when they help out in the kitchen. With a half cup here and a five minutes there, numbers are all over these parent-tested recipes.

  • Map Maker, Map Maker
    How many blocks is it to the playground? How many feet from the front door to the curb? When your young map makers set to work, counting comes into play.

    Grades 3-5
    Grades 6-8

  • Football Math
    The Super Bowl is over, but the math skills it uses last all year. Sharpen those pencils and prepare to pass!

  • Who Wants to Be a Mathematician?
    Get a taste of the state math tests. And see which family members have math in the bag.

  • Killer Math, Shark Style
    Measuring rules in this fishy printable.

  • Just the Facts, Ma'am
    When it comes to word problems, sometimes more isn't better. Learn how to get to the meat of the math matter.

  • Math Baseball
    We pitch you the math problem, you chose your answer and swing.

    Grades K-2
    Grades 6-8

  • The Weight of Water
    Old Archimedes made his discovery in the bathtub, but today's young scientists can follow in his footsteps without getting all wet.

  • My Dog Ate My Homework!
    Sounds like the same old excuse, but logic will get your child out of this jam.

  • Stock Market Math
    They wouldn't call it "playing" the market if it weren't fun, would they? Your kids can see how math makes the nest egg grow.

  • Basketball Math
    These March Madness puzzlers will slam dunk arithmetic angst.

  • Math Baseball
    We pitch you the math problem, you chose your answer and swing.

    Grades K-2
    Grades 3-5

    Linguistic Logical-Mathematical Intrapersonal Interpersonal
    Bodily-Kinesthetic Musical Naturalistic Spatial


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