Helping your second-grader with math means helping him understand the meaning of mathematics concepts, not just the procedures of doing a written problem. Making math as "hands on" as possible is the ...

Mathematicians, are you ready? This second-grade math problem is a doozy—and it seems like no one can figure it out. (By the way, if you can solve this math puzzle, you’re probably a genius.) Angie ...

Speak positively about math and reward effort rather than grades or ability. Think about how important reading is and how we are told to model this behavior for our children. We need to place math in ...

Math word problems are an excellent way to practice and hone students’ math and problem solving skills. They provide a unique opportunity for students to apply their math knowledge in real-life ...

1. Number Line Hopscotch: Draw a number line on the ground and have the kids jump from one number to another, practicing addition and subtraction as they go. 2. Shape Scavenger Hunt: Give each child a ...

Parents need to know that 2nd Grade Math Planet - Fun Math Game Curriculum for Addition, Subtraction, Place Value, Counting, and More for Second Grade is a game for practicing and building fluency in ...

Julia does a mirrors-on activity, sings a song, and uses examples to sort 2D figures. In this lesson, Julia does a mirrors-on activity, sings a song, and uses anchor charts and images of real-life ...

The Common Core State Standards in reading and math have generated lots of attention and controversy, but what do they look and sound like in a classroom? Michigan Radio's Sarah Alvarez offers a peek ...

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series profiling Tamara Johnson’s second-grade class at Hatfield Elementary School. The Reporter will be following the class through the end of the school year ...

Tell and write time on analog and digital clocks. OBJECTIVE: I can tell and write time on analog and digital clocks. This lesson will feature the book Time Word Problems by Lisa Colozza Cocca. / Julia ...