Tools to Help Teach Math to Kids
Math can be hard to teach and hard to learn. I made a list of toys and tools that can help those kiddos learn some math skills!
Counting bears It encourages kids to use sorting skills and helps them develop the pincer movement. while they dump the bears out and return to the cups using their thumb and pointer finger. these counting bears are perfect subjects to teach young children mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction and even multiplication!
Other counters sets:
Two-color counters are excellent for sorting, counting, and probability activities. Great for teaching many early math concepts and build counting skills without noise.
Place value discs: Place value can be a hard concept for kids to pick up. This set of discs is color coded for easy recognition.
Transparent counting chips are a hands-on manipulative, great for learning counting, sorting, grouping, addition, and subtraction.The transparency of these chips makes them ideal for use with an overhead projector as you model concepts for the whole class. Great with light-boxes too.
Every math classroom needs Dice. They're used for countless things!
Fraction circles help with learning fractions. We like to pretend they are pizzas, because pizzas make everything more fun!
Another necessity for any classroom is a balance scale. This tool helps make comparisons and helps with fractions, multiplication and counting, and more.
One of our favorites is See through Geometric solids. I wrote a review about these HERE
Pattern Blocks are one of the most fun math tools out there! Actually, I have a review about these too, HERE
Fraction Towers are another great way to learn about fractions. Froot Loop has a set of these and even though he's not even in first grade yet, he's got a pretty good grasp on fractions already!
This Magnetic Base Ten is one of the best ways to visualize ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands place value. Hands-on is one of the best ways to learn math in general!
One of the things I remember from my elementary math classes is this set of linking math cubes.
Finger Match Readiness is a fun, new product for children ages 3-5 and designed to teach important readiness skills for Pre-K, Early Math, and Reading. As children play with Finger Match they will improve visual discrimination using context clues, practice beginning reading skills using left to right directionality, develop fine motor skills, reinforce previously learned skills and feel successful with the unique SELF-CORRECTING feature.
A Learning Palette Math Intro Pack is the ideal way to help children enjoy and understand all aspects of important mathematical concepts. Each Intro Pack includes curriculum written at the specific grade level of your child. Did you know your child can learn and understand Algebra, Geometry, Probability, as well as Numeration problems as early as First Grade and Second Grade? With Learning Palette Math Intro Packs. your child will have FUN and be CHALLENGED to learn the appropriate mathematical skills necessary in his or her grade level.
Each Intro Pack includes 1-Learning Palette Base, and 6 Curriculum Packs (3-Numeration titles, 1-Algebra Concepts, 1-Geometry and Measurement, and 1-Probability and Statistics). Each title which includes 12 curriculum cards has been written to correspond with standards established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Packaged in a unique clear vinyl carrying case, Learning Palette Math Intro Packs will be great for travel, summer study, and fun day to day learning.
The Learning Palette Kindergarten Center Kit includes 1 – Learning Palette Base, and 5 Titles of Learning Palette cards ( Matching and Early Numbers, Numbers-Coins & Fractions, Intro to Algebra, Intro to Geometry and Measurement, and Intro to Data ) each with 12 curriculum cards. The description of the curriculum content can be found in the individual title descriptions. These titles challenge This kit comes in a easy to carry clear plastic case with handle making it easy to store and use.
For your first grader, or kiddo doing first-grade math, there's the 1st Grade Math Center Kit
Card sets included: Numbers 0-10, Intro to Addition& Subtraction, Numbers 0-100, Money, Simple Fractions, Addition & subtractions with Sums &Differences through 18, Algebra Concepts Level 1, Geometry and Measurement Level 1, and Probability and Statistics Level 1.
The 2nd Grade Math Center Kit inclues the following: Adding and Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers, Understanding 3-Digit Numbers, Money, Fractions and Simple Multiplication and Division, Algebra Concepts Level 2, Geometry and Measurement Level 2, and Probability and Statistics Level 2.
We have this First Illustrated Math Dictionary at home and it's been a big help since Froot Loop is so advanced at math. It is an ideal introduction to numbers and counting, specially designed for children in their first few years at school. Clear and simple explanations with lively illustrations guide children and parents through essential math concepts. It can be used as a dictionary, or to work through to build knowledge and skills step-by-step. It also includes internet links to the best interactive websites offering math puzzles, games and practice.
Everyone studying math needs this Illustrated Dictionary of Math, and it is an essential study guide when preparing for exams. It contains over 500 definitions of key terms and concepts, More than 300 useful illustrations and diagrams, Over 100 worked examples, Comprehensive cross-referencing and detailed index, and Internet links to recommended websites.
The Usborne Illustrated Elementary Math tells it straight and simple, explaining everything children and parents need in order to understand basic level math. This book will help to lay a firm foundation for confidence and success in math. Readers can dip in for quick explanations or work through by subject to build up knowledge step-by-step.
Here's another Finger Match book, this one designed to help young children recognize various colors and shapes in real and abstract forms.
Learning Palette is the FUN, HANDS ON, SELF-CORRECTING learning game that teaches essential grade-appropriate skills without batteries or electricity. The Starter Kit includes a Learning Palette Base with 12 grade-appropriate learning cards covering essential math skills. The kindergarten one is HERE.
This Learning Palette set contains the following cards: Counting 9-12, Counting by 5s, Combinations of 10, Basic Elements of Addition, Basic Elements of Subtraction, Understanding <,>, =, Sequencing, Sequencing of Events, and Matching Shapes (Real to Abstract).
The Second Grade Math Palette Set contains the following cards: Sequencing with Numbers, Sequencing with Shapes, Adding 1's, 10's, and 100's, Subtracting 1's, 10's, and 100's, Relationships of 1's, 10's, and 100's, Add and Subtract with Clocks, Intro to Fractions, Place Value, and Intro to Multiplication .
Well, I think that's about all I can think of. Are you good at math?
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