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My 5 year old son learned math from NumberBlocks. Like in two weeks over last winter break, he went from knowing how to count to adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, squaring, cubing, negative numbers. etc. etc. In Montessori he built up this skills He LOVES numberblocks. But he's definitely ready to add new math concepts like exponents (which he's already doing) and fractions and more thinking about negative numbers. And I'm ready to not hear the NumberBlocks theme ever again. Is there a show like numberblocks (in that it really gets at understanding concepts) for more advanced math? Not interested in apps or ads. [more inside]
posted by If only I had a penguin... on Nov 28, 2022 - 15 answers

I loved Square One TV, the math show for elementary schoolers, sooo much when I was 9. But part of what I liked was that it made math seem sort of adult and hip to me, with references to MTV and pop culture. My kid would find all the cultural references completely baffling; I barely understood them in 1994. What kind of content exists to make recreational math seem at least a little cool that way for today's kid? [more inside]
posted by potrzebie on Nov 2, 2022 - 5 answers

I’m looking for ios app recommendations for my 4 yr old who’s obsessed with numbers. [more inside]
posted by dhruva on Jun 6, 2021 - 4 answers

My second grader loves math. In school learning multiplication and fractions, and he's mastered addition and subtraction. I'd like to buy him some activity books to encourage his interest. Ideally these would not just be learning 3rd and 4th grade math a year or two early. Instead, I'd like to find other, adjacent topics for him to explore. I've had some luck with logic puzzles, and a little with coding. What else should I look for? Specific book/workbook recommendations are especially appreciated.
posted by david1230 on Feb 8, 2021 - 27 answers

my nephew is a rising 4th grader and is really hooked on prodigy. he creates endless accounts set to first grade so the math questions are easy and really loves the pokemon-esque qualities it has - basically pet collecting and world exploring... [more inside]
posted by elgee on Jun 29, 2020 - 8 answers

I'd like to supplement my 7 year old kid's math education at home. Ideally without busting out the iPad. Workbooks are fine but the ones we've encountered seem to be better for drilling than teaching. Are there any great books/games/tools that actually help teach math to kids this age?
posted by malhouse on Oct 21, 2019 - 11 answers

My kid (9 1/2) loves watching youtube videos about math problems, but the ones that arrive by algorithmic suggestion have subpar content with a robo voice that never goes over the answers. He is more confused than engaged, but loves math enough to keep clicking on the suggestions. Do parents with more youtube experience have any suggestions? We're not looking for super advanced or complicated problems. Challenging or tricky arithmetic stuff that exploits the order of operations (or whatever it's called) is what he seems to like.
posted by Morpeth on May 11, 2019 - 9 answers

My first grader is asking about multiplication and division. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by DakotaPaul on Jan 16, 2015 - 9 answers

My 2 year old son loves numbers. He can count by himself well into the 50s and can tell you what number he's looking at to at least as high as 110. As for me, well, numbers and I have never been the best of friends. How can I, a numbers-adverse dad, encourage and nurture his talent? [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 on Sep 6, 2014 - 23 answers

My ten-year-old daughter is entering the gifted and talented program and she is a little anxious about her math skills. [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Jun 21, 2011 - 24 answers

My son, who is finishing up third grade, loves math and especially the basic Algebra he's been doing. He is actually sad to be leaving school for the summer because he's so into it. How can I keep this going for him over the summer? Fun books, board games, computer (on-line and OSX) games? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Jun 8, 2011 - 42 answers

Primary school gets out tomorrow. I know it is common for kids to have a "summer slide" where they forget a lot of what they've learned over the year. Recommend some fun math and science sites/projects/activities for elementary school age kids that will keep them refreshed and interested. [more inside]
posted by dejah420 on Jun 2, 2011 - 19 answers

Legitimate math websites for k-5 students. [more inside]
posted by shrimpsmalls on Feb 3, 2010 - 9 answers

What are some cool math and number facts that would blow the mind of a seven year old? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Dec 1, 2009 - 66 answers

I'm looking for math focused games for a first grader. [more inside]
posted by serazin on Feb 6, 2009 - 15 answers

I need help writing a puppet show to teach the importance of literacy to kids k-5. [more inside]
posted by magikker on Apr 4, 2007 - 8 answers

I want to give my 4 year old a decent grounding in science, but I'm prety dim, myself. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by maryh on Oct 4, 2006 - 22 answers

My sweet son has many disabilities--type 1 diabetes, ADHD, depression. At 15, he just confessed with great pain that he doesn't know his multiplication tables very well. Explains a lot. Any really wonderful suggestions that don't infantilize and humiliate him. Ones that work? Any personal success stories and moral support will make me heart you.
posted by wordswinker on Jul 21, 2006 - 51 answers