We believe math over the summer should be fun, hands-on, and include some practice just to keep the skills fresh. We have five resources below:
1) Math Calendar: The best way to practice math is to do a little bit every day. The SHS Math Calendar has fifty bite-sized math activities written especially for rising first graders.
2) Math Games, Books, and Websites: Playing with math is absolutely good practice. Here are a list of some of our favorites.
3) Easy Games to Practice Fact Fluency and Number Sense: Instructions for games that are easy to play and practice important skills
4) 10 Ways to Build Number Sense: Here are 10 more suggestions of good activities to build number sense. These are great activities to do over the summer.
5) Other Resources: Still want more? Maybe some more structured fact practice? We have some suggestions.