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Logical-Mathematical Gift-Boosting Activities

by FamilyEducation Staff

In This Article:

Grades K-2

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

  • Find the Numbers
    Use old magazines and newspapers to find the numbers 1-10, and then paste them in order on a piece of paper.

  • 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


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