Send Your Classroom to Space!

Fun school activities are always music to a teacher’s ears.  Whether you are an Elementary, Middle, or High school teacher this event is sure to excite your students.  Classroom activities such as this one can be incorporated into any subject related to space and its fun for any age. Our solar system, sometimes just earth,… Read More

Meteor Madness

Meteor Madness

Meteor Multiplication assists students in learning multiplication. This is a fun video game for learning elementary multiplication. Large meteors with multiplication problems in them move from all around the screen toward a large star station in the center of the screen. Answers to the problems are placed in the center of the star station, the… Read More

Distance Education: Not Just for Older Adults

Distance Education: Not Just for Older Adults

Some people tend to think of distance learning as something people do later in their lives, when circumstances prevent their going to a physical university.  And while online education is great for these  people, there are many situations in which a normal college-aged person  might prefer to choose an online school.

Teaching Through Natural Inspiration

Teaching Through Natural Inspiration

teaching article about pedagogy methods of teaching elementary math through inspiration

Tic Tac Toe and Times Tables

Tic Tac Toe and Times Tables

We as adults play board games all the time. They are a way to break free from the everyday mundane tasks and allow us to enjoy some quality leisure time with the people we enjoy spending time with. The same philosophy goes for students. Students day in and day out are always learning new material… Read More

Point System for Multiplication Tables

Point System for Multiplication Tables

You can teach the students a fun activity incorporating multiplication times-tables with this inquisitive game that includes the concept of a point system. Who doesn’t love a little competition? I think just about everyone, including children. So with that in mind how about teaching them a little about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation as well? Did… Read More

Pyramid and Fractions

Pyramid and Fractions

Many of us enjoyed playing with legos and blocks when we were younger. We used these to build what ever our little imaginations at the time seemed to be fascinated with. These building blocks, no pun intended, are the same philosophy applied to very basics of architecture throughout the world.  Many students also enjoy any… Read More

Smarties Game for Learning Fractions

Smarties Game for Learning Fractions

Teachers can implement a fun game for students that not only give them a chance to have fun learning fractions, but they can also learn how to use fractions in real life. This game incorporates many skills that engage the students and motivate them in wanting to learn more. Some of the skills that are… Read More

Puzzle Pieces for Multiplication Tables

Puzzle Pieces for Multiplication Tables

Almost everyone loves the mystery of solving puzzles. They give us a chance to use our critical thinking skills – and, give us a sense of accomplishment when we are able to see the final product. By putting together a picture, separated into pieces, you are showing the class that sometimes more than one answer… Read More

Fractions and Probability

Fractions and Probability

Sometimes just being able to attract the student’s attention in class can be a chore in itself, especially if some students are having comprehension issues between different types of math such as Fractions and Probability. This is one of the reasons why math can be challenging for some people to grasp. Unlike other subjects in… Read More