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FAQ: My Playful Math Books – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
In the weeks since I opened my new Playful Math Store, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how all the books relate to each other. For example… Q: Your books look so interesting! Is the material in the books all different? A: There is a bit of overlap between books, but not much…
Math Game Monday: How Close to 100? – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
This game reinforces the most important model for understanding numerical and algebraic multiplication. 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!…
Thinking Thursday: Digit Sums – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
Writing to Learn Math: People learn math by playing with ideas. A math journal can be like a science lab book. 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…
Spring Sale on Let’s Play Math – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
Spring 2024 Sale: Save 20% off Let's Play Math: How Families Can Learn Math Together and Enjoy It in ebook or paperback! Shop Now ❱ As school wraps up for the year in the U.S., many homeschoolers turn their minds to planning for next fall. That makes spring a great time to discover how to…
If Not Methods: Reasoning About Subtraction – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
We've been examining the fact that, while there may be only one right answer to a math problem, but there’s never only one right way to get that answer. What matters in math is the journey. How do your children make sense of the problem and reason their way to that answer? As always, real…
Math Game Monday: Push the Penny – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
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. This game offers young children a chance to practice counting and early addition skills while racing to beat their parents. Push the Penny…
Podcast: How to Transform Math Lessons without Changing your Curriculum – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
I have a new podcast interview, and I think you'll enjoy it! Check out Pam Barnhill's 10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool on your favorite podcast app, or listen on the website: Go to the podcast ❱ Here's a couple of excerpts... Choose Your Focus When we focus on right answers, we can make our…
Musings: If Not Methods, Then What? – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
Last week, I quoted Pam Harris calling out a foundational myth of math education, the idea that we need to teach kids the methods that work on even the most difficult math problems. “We have a misconception in math education that we think we need to teach methods so that kids can answer the craziest…
Thinking Thursday: Strange Customers – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
Writing to Learn Math: Problem-solving cares less about whether an answer is right and more about whether a solution makes sense. 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…
Celebrating Spring with Playful Math Carnival 172 – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
Welcome to the 172nd edition of the Playful Math Blog Carnival, a buffet of delectable tidbits of mathy fun. It's like a free online magazine devoted to learning, teaching, and playing around with math from preschool to high school. The carnival went on hiatus for a couple of months due to unexpected life issues facing…
Math Game Monday: The Partitions Game – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
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. This game features the Cuisenaire rods, but you may play with any math manipulative based on length: Montessori bead chains, Mortensen or Math-U-See…
Thinking Thursday: Anatole France – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
Writing to Learn Math: What did the author mean? Put the thought in your own words. Do you agree or disagree? Why? 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…
Musings: A Common Misconception – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
One of my favorite podcasts to listen to is Pam Harris's Math Is Figure-Out-Able because she puts so many of my thoughts into words. For example: "We have a misconception in math education that we think we need to teach methods so that kids can answer the craziest kind of a particular problem. “We would…
Math Game Monday: Fraction Product Game – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
This game helps students master multiplying and dividing fractions. 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! Fraction Product Game Math…
Thinking Thursday: Earth’s Belt – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
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…
Musings: A Philosophy of Education – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
I’ve tried a few times over the years to express my philosophy of teaching math. Back when I first started doing workshops for homeschooling parents, I told them: “Instead of drudgery, mathematics should be a game of discovery. It should give children the same ‘Eureka!’ thrill that sent Archimedes running through town in his birthday…
Playful Math Store Grand Opening Sale – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
I've just launched the Denise Gaskins' Playful Math Store! The Grand Opening Sale runs through April 20 --- add the discount code GRAND_20 at checkout to save 20% on your first order. We have plenty of fun mathy goodness on hand, so I hope you'll take some time to browse our collections. Don't miss the…
Math Game Monday: Shut the Box (Cards) – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
This game builds mental math skills in young students, and is fun for all ages. 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…
You Can’t Find These in Bookstores – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
This is your final notice for the Tabletop Math Games Collection Kickstarter. Thank you so much to everyone who has backed these fun books. Your encouragement and support keep me going! For procrastinators, get thee to the Kickstarter: Order Your Books Now ❯ Regular Bookstores Won't Carry These Books Most of my books eventually show…
Thinking Thursday: Connect the Dots 1 – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
Doodling to Learn Math: When students learn to visualize shapes, designs, and patterns, it makes them better at math. 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…
Thinking Thursday: Explain a Problem 1 – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
Writing to Learn Math: Math journal explanations avoid the formality that turns so many students away from geometry proofs. 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…
Math Game Monday: Power Up – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
This game gives students a fun reason to think about calculating with exponents. 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!…
Math Games Kickstarter: It Keeps Getting Better – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
Did you know that, with our recent stretch goals, the Tabletop Math Games Kickstarter now features more than 90 amazing ways to play math with your kids? And every pledge pushes us closer to the next new bonus, which means more new games and playful math goodies for every backer. Don't miss out on the…
Math Game Monday: Next-Door Neighbors – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
This game builds number sense and a playful approach to math. 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! Next-Door Neighbors…
Why Thinking Thursday? – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
There's a new math journaling prompt this week. Have your kids tried it yet? This week's prompt features one of my favorite quotations to get kids thinking (and writing) about the value of mistakes in learning. Or you might prefer last week's prompt, featuring a classic math brainteaser and encouraging students to create their own…
Thinking Thursday: Vilfredo Pareto – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
Writing to Learn Math: What did the author mean? Put the thought in your own words. Do you agree or disagree? Why? 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…
What’s So Special About Math Games? – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
To everyone who has supported my Tabletop Math Games Collection Kickstarter project: thank you ever so much! We've blown past our funding target and made it into Stretch Goal territory. Now every pledge just makes the project better, earning new games and bonuses for every backer at the $5 level and above. If you haven't…
Math Game Monday: Grid Fight – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
This game uses the area model to visualize and build understanding of integer multiplication. 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…
Thinking Thursday: Old MacDonald’s Farm – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
Writing to Learn Math: When students create their own math, they forge a personal connection to mathematical concepts and relationships. And it’s fun! 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…
Why I Love Kickstarter – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
You've been hearing a lot about Kickstarter and my Tabletop Math Games Collection project. The campaign is going marvelously well, passing stretch goals and racking up perks for the backers. (Thank you all!) And I'll keep posting about it because I'm proud of the books, and I want to spread the news as far and…
Math Game Monday: Digit Disguises – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
This game requires students to make logical deductions about number relationships. 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! Digit Disguises…
Thinking Thursday: Mistakes – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
Writing to Learn Math: You can spark creative thought by removing any need to worry about spelling or punctuation rules. 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…
Tabletop Math Games Kickstarter: Order Your Copy Today – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
And so it begins: the Tabletop Math Games Collection is LIVE on Kickstarter! Check It Out ❯ 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.…
Math Game Monday: Walter Joris’s Sequencium – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
This game takes strategic thinking and planning ahead, and it makes a great journaling prompt, too. 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…
Thinking Thursday: Basic Nim – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
Writing to Learn Math: Games are the ultimate re-playable activity prompts. 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.…
I’ve Never Done This Before: Merchandise! – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
The second volume of my newest math book series, the Tabletop Math Games Collection, launches exclusively on Kickstarter next week. I can hardly wait! Get notified when we go live And I'm trying several new reward options I've never done before. In addition to the math game books, you can show your mathy spirit for…
Math Game Monday: Symmetry Challenge – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
This game builds visual thinking skills. 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! Symmetry Challenge Math Concepts: symmetry, geometry. Players:…
Thinking Thursday: Odd Numbers Pattern – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
Writing to Learn Math: Number play doesn’t have to follow school math methods. 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…
Can You Help Me? – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
I'm finishing up my plans for the new Tabletop Math Games Collection Kickstarter project and pledge levels, which launches in just under two weeks. Where did the time go?! But I need help. Could you please take a few minutes to look over the project page and give me some feedback? Preview & Comments Page…
Math Game Monday: Decimal Product Game – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math
This game builds understanding of decimals, and also of the inverse relationship between multiplication and division. 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…