Carlito C. Caterpillar's Math House Games

I was just introduced to Carlito C. Caterpillar's Math House Games - what a fun way to get our little ones introduced to math and mathematical concepts! I like the way the game is set up to build on early concepts like understanding quantity and then moving on to numeration, etc. This system seems very well thought out as well as being clear and easy to teach. The instructions are easy to follow and if you need extra help making your manipulatives - that is all available online on their site as well. The game is arranged into 40 short math games with 2 games per "step". It is geared for children in preschool to early elementary grades. Visit their website or Facebook page to learn more.

OH NOW FOR THE FUN - I have one copy of this game to giveaway to one lucky reader!! To enter - all you need to do is leave a comment. If you'd like another entry - just post to your blog, twitter, or facebook and let me know you did so!! Winners will be chosen on Tuesday, Oct. 4!!!

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Amazing Math Projects You Can Build Yourself

Nomad Press has a wonderful educational resource department. Their books focus on different parts of history, science, math and link them all to hands-on projects - such a great idea and so fun for the classroom! I was sent a copy of Amazing Math Projects You Can Build Yourself by Laszlo C. Bardos to review on the blog. I was just so impressed - it is easy for the younger reader to explore on his/her own and yet has experiments and ideas that will intrigue even the older learner. This ought to tell you something - Math is NOT my thing - never has been and I daresay, never will!! BUT, after reading through this fun book - I am tempted to try some of these - just to broaden my horizons and delve into the math arena!! What a great resource and MANY more that are available on their website as well!

Making Cents

Making Cents by Elizabeth Keeler Robinson is a great introduction to money. This would be very useful in a unit to teach about currency and what each coin/dollar represents. I was fascinated with how the author shows that a dime, for instance, is worth ten penny nails, two wood screws or a marking pencil. I'd never have thought of a dime that way!! Bob McMahon's illustrations are very fun and add to the interest in this one. What a fun book! Definately worth a look!