During summer vacations, on rainy days, while waiting at the doctor's office or on a stroll through the neighborhood, learning never ends. … [Read more...] about Mathematics for the Fun of It — Activities
Schoolwork
Put It Away
Grades 1-5Putting away groceries helps children develop classifying and mathematical reasoning skills and the ability to analyze data. … [Read more...] about Put It Away
Check It Out
Grades 3-4The checkout lane of a grocery store can be a good place for children to practice using mental math by estimating the cost of groceries and figuring out change. … [Read more...] about Check It Out
Weighing In
Grades 3-4Grocery shopping offers opportunities for children to increase their estimation and measurement skills by choosing and weighing fruit and vegetables. … [Read more...] about Weighing In
Ready, Set, Shop!
Kindergarten-Grade 1Grocery shopping offers opportunities to let children apply a range of mathematics skills, including data collection and estimation. … [Read more...] about Ready, Set, Shop!