Teachers use all sorts of activities to reinforce lessons in math class, and you can take a similar approach at home to make homework more fun. The following warm-up activities will make study sessions more enjoyable, so your child is relaxed and prepared to tackle their assignments.

What Are Some Activities for Success in Math Class?

1. Engage in a “Which One Doesn’t Belong?” Exercise 

These types of exercises don’t have one right answer, and you can encourage your child to reason and engage in discussions around mathematical thinking. Workbooks are available online that have hundreds of images to choose from for WODB exercises. They can provoke a sense of curiosity around mathematical concepts rather than stress or anxiety.

2. Buy a Jenga Set 

For a fun math game, play “math Jenga.” Play this game with your child for a few minutes before they get into their math class homework. Use a pencil to write different math problems on the wooden blocks. When players pull out a block, they have to solve the problem written there. Siblings close in age can play, as well as parents. Ensure that these games are fun and encourage skill development in a stress-free way. 

3. Play “How Did We Get Here?”

This game can be used for any age level and encourages kids to draw on all their math skills. Choose a number and ask your child to come up with five to ten ways, depending on age and math ability, to arrive at that number. Urge them to be creative and use all their skills, such as working with decimals or fractions.

4. Watch Video Tutorials  

A quick search on the Internet will reveal hundreds of fun math videos to warm up your child’s attitude toward their math homework. Kids are used to videos and may possibly be more engaged by animation or creative visual presentation of math concepts such as fractions, working with money, or learning about basic equations. Ask your child’s teacher or math tutor for possible video resources that they find helpful, and be sure to focus on games or exercises that build on recently learned skills.

If your child needs assistance to be successful in math class, the instructors at Mathnasium in South Windsor, CT, offer completely individualized math tutoring based on every child’s unique skillset and comprehension gaps. Through a friendly and fun atmosphere of teaching, your child will overcome frustration and learn to enjoy and excel at math. Call (860) 432-7794 to learn more or visit the website to see all their programs and schedule options.