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Social emotional learning in math for kids

Social emotional learning in math for kids Math is just about numbers, right? Actually, no! Math is about all kinds of things, like sorting patterns, counting plates of spaghetti, directions, and adding and subtracting doughnuts. And not only are there a whole lot of different things to teach kids in math, but there are also a whole lot of […]

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Mar 15, 2021
What is possible anyway?

Simple probability math for kids: Certain, possible, impossible

When we talk about probability math (no, not probably — prob-a-bil-ity), we talk about how likely something is to happen. We explore the possible vs. impossible. In other words, we use probability basics to figure out the likelihood of events occurring. Think of it as the mathematical version of fortune-telling, but without the crystal ball. In our […]

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Mar 1, 2021
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Data for kids: Teaching data organization and analysis

Data is a collection of information that we can sort and use to understand things, like how many shoes we own, how many kids in our family have blue eyes, and how many people on planet Earth prefer summer over winter. Every day, humans create about 2.5 quintillion bytes of data! So, whether you say day-ta or dar-tar, data organization and […]

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Feb 15, 2021
Positional Language Examples

Which way is up? Learning about direction and locations

Serious question: where are you? Maybe you’re cozied up on your couch in the northern hemisphere. Perhaps you’re precisely 3,333 miles from the Eiffel tower. Or maybe you’re to the left of your bookcase and to the right of your desk lamp. When someone asks us, ‘Where are you?’, we use positional language. We use directional words […]

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Feb 1, 2021
Let's practice some shape names

How to sort shapes by attributes

Shapes are everywhere. Look down, and you’ll see fallen leaves, each with a unique shape, round beetles, and rectangular picnic rugs. Look up, and you’ll see the circular sun and fluffy clouds. Shapes have attributes, and we can use shape attributes to sort shapes. Pretty neat, huh? In this math video for kids (at the bottom […]

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Jan 18, 2021
An ugly sweater has a pattern!

Patterns for kids: Start making real-life patterns now!

Patterns are all around us. We see patterns in real life, and if we’re extra observant, we can start identifying patterns in math. We can hear patterns, too, and when we learn the rules of a pattern, we can start making predictions. You heard it here first. Predicting patterns gives us fortune-telling powers. With a […]

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Jan 4, 2021

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    Measurement for kids: Measuring length, distance, and heights, oh my!

    So, you want to teach the kids all about comparing heights and widths? Well, we have your back. Our measuring lesson covers must-know concepts: standard vs. non-standard units, salamanders, measuring length and distance, and cows wearing funny hats. As we said, must-know concepts. Before we get into the good stuff, let’s start from the beginning. […]

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    Nov 30, 2020
    If one thing is split into 2 equal parts, we say that it is split into 'halves'

    Fractions

    Fractions for kids: Learning fractions the fun way So, you know how to count things. Whole things. But there’s a whole (no pun intended) other way to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, and our introduction to fractions math video is the perfect place to begin! Actually, our fraction lesson is kind of revolutionary. Want […]

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    Nov 16, 2020
    4 + 5 = 9

    Adding & Subtracting

    Addition and subtraction are the building blocks of math! Get ready to jump right into adding and subtracting numbers without delay! What Does It Mean to Add and Subtract? Before you get too far down the mathematical road, you can start with explaining to your students what it even means to add and subtract. When […]

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    Nov 2, 2020
    Composing Numbers Example

    Composing Numbers & Decomposing Numbers

    Today, you can learn ways to help students and eager learners to understand two new terms. Even though these terms might be very big for little ones, you can make them understandable with this guide and the fun math video below. Our terms are composing and decomposing numbers. These terms won’t be so hard for […]

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    Oct 20, 2020
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    Estimating Numbers

    Young learners usually love to play guessing games, and that is a lot like estimating. So, you can encourage your young learner to play a guessing game with you as you teach them about estimating numbers. As they learn a few tricks about how to choose the right answer, the “game” will be even more […]

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    Oct 5, 2020
    Counting real objects like spaghetti!

    Learning How to Count

    Do you know your numbers and how to count? Do you like playing counting games? Maybe you don’t know much about numbers. If you don’t, that’s OK, because we’re going to learn them together. In no time, you’ll be a pro with numbers. Our new learn-to-count video will have you counting in your sleep — […]

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    Sep 22, 2020
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    Practicing Skip Counting!

    Skip counting is basically counting up by a number other than one! When you skip count, you are adding the same number over and over again. It may seem easy but it is very helpful to practice skip counting in order to make math easy and fun! Fun Counting Songs for Kids Skip counting can […]

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    Feb 24, 2020
    Blog - Money

    Learning About Money!!!

    Love it or hate it money is all around us. We use it every day to buy food, clothes, and even surf the Internet. But just because it is so common doesn’t mean it is an easy thing to learn about! Teaching Currency to Kids Young learners can often recognize a coin as being ‘money’, […]

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    Sep 17, 2019
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    Telling Time!

    Telling time is an important skill that takes lots of practice to learn properly! How to Tell Time on a Clock There are so many confusing things about telling time: different sets of hands, different sets of numbers, and the whole AM vs PM concept. AND there are two completely different kinds of clocks! Take […]

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    May 14, 2019
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    100 Days of School!!!

    100 is awesome! 100 is great! 100 days of school… It’s time to celebrate!!! Doing many things for 100 days is no easy task… and school is no different! 100 days of school means 100 days of learning! For a teacher or an educator, it means 100 days of planning, organizing, supervising, and of course… […]

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    Feb 5, 2019

    How to count by 2s, 5s & 10s

    Math. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea. In fact, some of us hate it. But what if we could make math fun? Maybe even a little bit humorous? In our math videos for kids, we welcome a quirky cast of characters that’ll teach us how to count by 2s, 5s, and 10s. These math videos […]

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    Sep 7, 2017

    Spelling Numbers Videos for Kids… and a Salamander

    So, you can count to 10. You’re the master of numbers, right? Wrong! Before you can conquer counting, you need to learn to spell each number… using letters. You confused yet? Don’t worry. It’ll all become clear in our spelling numbers song – that is, until a salamander is thrown into the mix. Counting to […]

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    Aug 31, 2017

    Fun Pattern Videos for Kids

    Patterns are everywhere in math, art, and in life. Learning how to recognise patterns is an important skill, and we make practicing patterns a whole lotta fun! Join the robot, the singing mushroom, and the merry mini robots in our patterns videos for kids. What is a pattern? Before you can guess what comes next […]

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    Aug 17, 2017