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How to Practice Math in the Summer

Research has shown math is the area most likely in which students are most likely to regress in over the summer. How can you prevent this from happening? I have a whole bunch of suggestions that you can implement, at least a few times a week this summer and none are that hard to do.

 Things your child can do:

Work on pages that are skipped or incomplete in their math books

 Continue math fact practice with XtraMath.com, flash cards, during commerical breaks,  or verbal practice while driving in the car. Third grade teachers look for students to have mastered addition facts up to 10 + 10 and subtraction facts within 20 by the fall. Therefore, kids should practice addition and subtraction!

 Look for fun apps that help kids practice math.
Some examples are:
Sushi Monster
Dreambox (a few kids may already have accounts - I would have sent home a letter in the winter if so)
Splash Math
Kids Math
Marble Math
Junior Peter Pig's Money Math Counter

 Go to the Museum of Science. Of course it has a lot of super science exhibits but there are a lot of STEM exhibits and stem involves math and engineering.

 Grab a math skills book from Amazon, Target, or Staples and have him practice general math concepts and skills to keep fresh.

 Watch sporting events and work together on keeping score and stats!

 Play card games with her. Your children know a ton from the everyday math program. Some can be read about here in the Everyday Math parent's guide, but ask your kiddos about games like Top It, and Name that Number.

 Play dice games. There are directions for 9 simple dice games here at the icebreakers website.
Some examples are Knock Out, Stuck in the Mud, or Going to Boston (my favorite name).

 Play games from places like Amazon.com, The Paper Store or Target Examples:
Think Fun Math Dice Chase Game
Perfect Timing
Check the Fridge Pop for Addition and Subtraction
Head Full of Numbers

 There is a list of 12 AWESOME free resources here on the Cape Cod Advocate!

Have a great summer and enjoy the math games!

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