How children learn mathematics through games
Examples of games that turn numbers, measurement, and strategy into concrete experiences.
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Mathematics through play and everyday situations
Mathematical ideas become clearer when children can see, move, compare, and explain them. These guides begin with familiar objects and do not turn play into a test.
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Mental-math games to play at home
Short, adaptable activities for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and estimation.
Read the articleFractions in the kitchen: mathematics you can see
How recipes, portions, and containers can help children understand fractions.
Read the articleA geometry treasure hunt at home
A family activity for recognising shapes, angles, symmetry, and measurement.
Read the articleCounting and grouping for children aged 5–6
A practical guide to counting and grouping for children aged 5–6, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleCounting and grouping for children aged 7–8
A practical guide to counting and grouping for children aged 7–8, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleCounting and grouping for children aged 9–10
A practical guide to counting and grouping for children aged 9–10, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleCounting and grouping for children aged 11–12
A practical guide to counting and grouping for children aged 11–12, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleCounting and grouping for children aged 13–14
A practical guide to counting and grouping for children aged 13–14, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleAddition and subtraction for children aged 5–6
A practical guide to addition and subtraction for children aged 5–6, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleAddition and subtraction for children aged 7–8
A practical guide to addition and subtraction for children aged 7–8, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleAddition and subtraction for children aged 9–10
A practical guide to addition and subtraction for children aged 9–10, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleAddition and subtraction for children aged 11–12
A practical guide to addition and subtraction for children aged 11–12, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleAddition and subtraction for children aged 13–14
A practical guide to addition and subtraction for children aged 13–14, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMultiplication and patterns for children aged 5–6
A practical guide to multiplication and patterns for children aged 5–6, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMultiplication and patterns for children aged 7–8
A practical guide to multiplication and patterns for children aged 7–8, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMultiplication and patterns for children aged 9–10
A practical guide to multiplication and patterns for children aged 9–10, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMultiplication and patterns for children aged 11–12
A practical guide to multiplication and patterns for children aged 11–12, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMultiplication and patterns for children aged 13–14
A practical guide to multiplication and patterns for children aged 13–14, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleVisible fractions for children aged 5–6
A practical guide to visible fractions for children aged 5–6, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleVisible fractions for children aged 7–8
A practical guide to visible fractions for children aged 7–8, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleVisible fractions for children aged 9–10
A practical guide to visible fractions for children aged 9–10, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleVisible fractions for children aged 11–12
A practical guide to visible fractions for children aged 11–12, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleVisible fractions for children aged 13–14
A practical guide to visible fractions for children aged 13–14, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleGeometry around us for children aged 5–6
A practical guide to geometry around us for children aged 5–6, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleGeometry around us for children aged 7–8
A practical guide to geometry around us for children aged 7–8, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleGeometry around us for children aged 9–10
A practical guide to geometry around us for children aged 9–10, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleGeometry around us for children aged 11–12
A practical guide to geometry around us for children aged 11–12, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleGeometry around us for children aged 13–14
A practical guide to geometry around us for children aged 13–14, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMeasurement challenges for children aged 5–6
A practical guide to measurement challenges for children aged 5–6, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMeasurement challenges for children aged 7–8
A practical guide to measurement challenges for children aged 7–8, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMeasurement challenges for children aged 9–10
A practical guide to measurement challenges for children aged 9–10, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMeasurement challenges for children aged 11–12
A practical guide to measurement challenges for children aged 11–12, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMeasurement challenges for children aged 13–14
A practical guide to measurement challenges for children aged 13–14, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMoney mathematics for children aged 5–6
A practical guide to money mathematics for children aged 5–6, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMoney mathematics for children aged 7–8
A practical guide to money mathematics for children aged 7–8, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMoney mathematics for children aged 9–10
A practical guide to money mathematics for children aged 9–10, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMoney mathematics for children aged 11–12
A practical guide to money mathematics for children aged 11–12, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleMoney mathematics for children aged 13–14
A practical guide to money mathematics for children aged 13–14, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleNumber patterns for children aged 5–6
A practical guide to number patterns for children aged 5–6, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleNumber patterns for children aged 7–8
A practical guide to number patterns for children aged 7–8, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleNumber patterns for children aged 9–10
A practical guide to number patterns for children aged 9–10, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleNumber patterns for children aged 11–12
A practical guide to number patterns for children aged 11–12, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
Read the articleNumber patterns for children aged 13–14
A practical guide to number patterns for children aged 13–14, including explanations, materials, and a concrete activity.
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