I’ve been thinking a lot about kids and math these days. Certainly, there’s been a lot of work to promote Eat Your Math Homework and with it, I’ve met lots of people who either, a) Love math and love the idea of pairing something wonderful–food– with the topic, or b) […]
Triangular Number Christmas Tree
Okay, okay, so it’s a little early… Well, a lot early. Still, before we know it, it WILL be the season! Here’s something to try in a few weeks… Triangular Number Christmas Tree 1, 3, 6, 10… What’s the pattern? Hint: If you can’t crack the code, try making a […]
Estimation Cookies
How many? How much? It’s a practical, necessary skill that we use every day. How many minutes left before we have to go? How much spaghetti to cook for dinner tonight? Estimation is important for children, too. What better way than to introduce or reinforce the concept with a batch […]