Elementary School Math Activities : Page 8

Learning to identify prime numbers can be tricky. But this fun card game can make memorizing some basic prime numbers a breeze.

This activity is a great starting point for practicing mental math because it is quick, easy and involves only simple addition facts.

Play a game of "restaurant" to reinforce real-world applications of counting and using money.

This hands-on activity practices skip counting, a key first grade math skill. But it's silly fun!

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

Take paper football to the next level by creating a "field" with objects from around the house. A great indoor and rainy-day activity.

Help your curious kid cut through the clutter and collect the facts with a simple and fun science foldable.

Try this fun addition game with your second grader! Arrange playing cards to find the largest possible sums.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Learning to identify and categorize different geometric shapes is a big goal for early learners. And your neighborhood is the perfect place to start!

Learning to count change can be tough! Help your child become a master money-counter with this simple game.

Try this card game to build math fact skills, like addition and subtraction, and have a great time, too!

This game is a great way to help your child remember the names of shapes. Give it a go and before you know it, your kid will have all her shapes down pat.

Practice of math facts is usually limited to drill sheets and flashcards. But kids are more likely to tune in to math facts if practice is presented as a game!

Here's an enjoyable at-home activity that gives your child step-by-step practice identifying the important parts of an article and organizing his ideas.

Your child will need to combine his sporty hand-eye coordination skills with his math skills to become the bullseye king.

Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures.

Nothing chases the blues away like a trip to the boardwalk. Bring the fun home with this do-it-yourself version that sneaks in some math practice.

Make counting coins make "cents" to your second grader while giving her the chance to practice her math skills by playing this fun game with her.

These bean bag games are a fun and inexpensive way to keep your first grader learning! Work on social skills, coordination, math, or even spelling!

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Cornucopia still life painting is a great activity for your young artist to look at light and shadow, textures and composition in creating art at Thanksgiving!

Create a counting book, in order from 1-30, to help your child figure out a variety of ways of recognizing and representing numbers.

Try this fun math card game with your third grader to practice division, addition, and problem solving!

Play a math logic and critical thinking game using a deck of cards. Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in this fun activity.

This fun activity encourages your child to develop their skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!