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The act of creating beautiful artwork is only one aspect of what art entails. It’s closely related to mathematics. Math art is an exciting and creative way to make mathematics more interesting and fun. It can help us appreciate how math can be analytical, yet creative. Mathematical art is a technique for making math visually appealing, interactive, engaging, and even inspiring. It’s… Read More
Have you ever noticed any similarities between bar stools, lazy Susans, and the fidget spinner ( one of the most popular toys on the market only a few years ago ) ? They all are capable of rotating freely. So, how is this possible ? In fact, physics can be used to explain how these devices work. Ball Bearings is… Read More
As a parent, I’m always on the lookout for challenging brain-boosting games or puzzles for kids that provide different levels of skill. The Pentomino puzzle is one such puzzle that I recently found out. It’s a fantastic mathematical puzzle with tons of solutions that helps build problem solving skills and strategic thinking. Instead of buying a pentomino puzzle kit, I… Read More
This school year, my son learned about coordinate systems. So, as a fun addition to his learning, I decided to create a graphing math activity. In this activity, he will have to put his knowledge of coordinate system, coordinate graphing and ordered pairs to create a heart shape. To begin with, he started by plotting a series of ordered pairs… Read More
Have you got a science nerd in your family ? Then surprise them with a twist to a light refraction science experiment with a valentine themed design and show your love in a unique way. What you WILL need A glass Water Paper and marker or download the printable HOW TO DO THE EXPERIMENT Download the printable HERE or draw… Read More
It is always a win win situation when you can play games with your child which involves learning. Activities and games involving a deck of card can be especially beneficial for children who are learning the math concept of place value. This simple yet engaging activity helps them practice their understanding of greater than, less than or equal to math… Read More
