Welcome to Raising Smart Kids
Math doesn’t have to feel scary, boring, or overwhelming. Here you’ll find simple math activities, game ideas, classroom tips, homeschool help, and encouragement from a veteran math teacher who believes kids learn best when they are engaged, confident, and having fun.
Playful Pathways to Genius: Cultivating Smart Kids Through Games
House Rules
Fun math games when it is ok to break the rules and make your own house rules. Great ideas for playing math games at home or school.
Hunch - Having Fun With Integers!
Learning about Integers can be fun with math games like Hunch.
Impacting Young Learners With Vertical Number Lines
Vertical number lines should be a visible resource in every classroom, especially when working with positive and negative numbers (integers).