Math Game Monday: Square Nim

Learn a new math game every week, for free

This simple strategy game challenges players to think ahead and visualize what their opponent might do.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Square Nim

Math Concepts: logic and strategy.

Players: only two.

Equipment: printed blank hundred chart or draw a 10×10 grid, pencil or pen.

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Thinking Thursday: Ancient Numbers

Thinking Thursday math journal prompt

Writing to Learn Math: Research prompts help students view math as a human endeavor.

Do you want your children to develop the ability to reason creatively and figure out things on their own?

Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: Notice. Wonder. Create.

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Math Prompt: True-False-True

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Book, Charlotte Mason's Living MathOne of the stretch goals for my Charlotte Mason’s Living Math Kickstarter campaign is to add a math journaling prompt to the end of each chapter. So, I’ve been playing around with ideas to get readers writing.

Since the book’s all about how to build mathematical reasoning, I’m looking for ways to prompt creative thinking and flexibility in math calculations.

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I found some fun ideas in Guy Gattegno and Martin Hoffman’s Handbook of Activities for the Teaching of Mathematics (which you can download here), including the following riff off a puzzle created by Lewis Carroll.

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Charlotte Mason’s Living Math Launched: Order Your Copy Today

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And so it begins: Charlotte Mason’s Living Math is LIVE on Kickstarter!

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⭐ Don’t delay! ⭐

To have a successful campaign, we need plenty of people to back the project early. The more supporters we get in these early days, the more likely the Kickstarter platform folks will help spread the news for us.

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Math Game Monday: Factors and Multiples

Learn a new math game every week, for free

This game blends strategy and factoring practice, challenging players to think several steps ahead.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Factors and Multiples

Math Concepts: multiplication, division, factors and multiples.

Players: two to four.

Equipment: printed hundred chart, pencils or markers. Calculator optional.

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