Back when we were still homeschooling, I always dropped the “regularly scheduled program” in December. School plus holiday prep added up to one stressed-out mom.
Instead, we read plenty of library books. And we played around with informal activities like the NrichMaths Advent Calendars:
For older students and adults, the online Plus Magazine offers a calendar of daily tidbits from their “Maths in a minute” series, explaining important mathematical concepts in just a few words”
And for still more winter fun, check out the links in my old Christmas Math Puzzles and Activities post.
And a Question for You
How do you handle schoolwork during this busy season? I’m collecting new links for an updated Holiday Math post next month. I’d love to hear your ideas!
Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math 