Math Around the House

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Math Around the House

• Eric Addleman
• Parent Session Arrowhead Elementary
• February 28, 2006

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Math in story books

• When reading with your child, point out math
  things.
• Use books as an opportunity to discuss math with
  your child.

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Patterning

• Use everyday items to make patterns i.e.
  necklaces.
• Have students make their own patterns or describe
  one you have made.
• Use things like cereal, colored goldfish or toys.
  You can even use socks.

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Money

• What coins are in my pocket?
• Money Match
• Shopping List and coupons
• How much change?

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Measuring

• Cooking fractions
• Measuring with non-standard units, i.e. LEGOS or
  shoes.
• Which container holds the most water in the
  bathtub.
• How many small spoons can fill a measuring cup?

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Estimation

• Guessing how many are in a jar.
• Estimation is a difficult concept. Guesses may be
  way off actual numbers. This will improve.
• Actually count the number to see if estimate is
  reasonable.
• You can use candy, cookies, coins, macaroni,
  nuts and bolts, etc.

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Sorting

• Sort everyday objects by color, shape, number of
  sides, etc.
• Use muffin pans for small objects.
• Sort socks, cereal, clothes, toys, etc.

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Sets

• Use cards for concentration games
• Use dice for one to one correspondence, or to add
  and multiply.
• Card games like Go Fish for number identification.

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Multiplication and Division

• How many cookies can we each have?
• Multiplication War (card game)
• Monthly facts
• License plates facts

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Numbers All Around Numbers are everywhere!

• Telephones
• Microwave
• Clocks
• Oven
• Address
• Remote Control
• Car License plates
• Speed Limit signs
• Television Channels

• Calculators
• Computers
• Grocery Store
• Merchandise stores
• Books
• VCR/DVD
• Radio Station
• Credit Cards
• Receipts

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Other Math Resources

• www.mdk12.org
• www.aaamath.com
• www.aplusmath.com
• www.funbrain.com

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Remember

• You are your childs best and first teacher.
• Together we CAN make a difference!
• Questions/Comments