“Reading one of Gaskins’ books is like going to a really great teacher workshop — part philosophy, part practical ideas, and all excellent. She just oozes expertise and enthusiasm.”
—Amy at Hope Is the Word
Quicklinks
- Let’s Play Math: How Families Can Learn Math Together—And Enjoy It
- The Math You Can Play Series
- Dot Grid Journals with Coloring Pages
- Under Construction: The Playful Math Singles Series
How to Learn Math Without Tears
All parents and teachers have one thing in common: we want our children to understand and be able to use math. Counting, multiplication, fractions, geometry—these topics are older than the pyramids. So why is mathematical mastery so elusive?
Filled with stories and pictures, Let’s Play Math offers a wealth of practical, hands-on ideas for exploring concepts from preschool to high school. Your children will gain a strong foundation when you approach math as a family game, playing with ideas.
Don’t let your children suffer from the epidemic of math anxiety. Grab a copy of Let’s Play Math, and start enjoying math today.
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… and other online retailers.
“This is the math helper I wish I’d had years ago.”
—Anne White, author of Minds More Awake
The Math You Can Play Series
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if math was something your kids WANTED to do?
Your children can practice their math skills with basic items you already have around the house, such as playing cards and dice. Each book in the Math You Can Play series features twenty or more kid-tested math games, offering a variety of challenges for all ages.
If you are a parent, these games provide opportunities to enjoy quality time with your children. If you are a classroom teacher, use the games as warm-ups and learning center activities or for a relaxing review day at the end of a term. If you are a tutor or homeschooler, make games a regular feature in your lesson plans to build your students’ mental math skills.
- Read detailed descriptions and reviews.
- Download the Number Game Printables Pack companion file.
Buy now at:
Amazon.com
(and Amazon UK, Amazon CA, Amazon AU, Amazon IN,and in the other Amazons worldwide)
“It revolutionized our homeschool this year.”
—Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, author of My Little Poppies
Dot Grid Journals with Coloring Pages
With 170 roomy pages, each book gives you plenty of space to record memories, plan projects, and keep track of tasks. The dot grid makes it easy to draw graphs or diagrams. Take notes, jot down ideas, copy your favorite quotations, or doodle to your heart’s content.
- Light gray dots at 5 mm spacing provide guidance for flexible page layouts.
- 11 geometric coloring pages (based on Islamic tessellation designs) allow a multitude of artistic possibilities.
- 31 favorite quotes offer a vision for creative math education.
- 6 × 9 inch (about 15 × 23 cm) pages are wider than many journals, yet still fit comfortably into a large purse or bag.
- Paperback binding makes the journal sturdy but lightweight. Carry it anywhere!
Perfect for bullet journaling or for use as a commonplace book, the Dot Grid Journals nurture creative mathematical thinking.
The ebook edition features all 124 quotations (31 from each journal) about mathematics, education, and problem solving. Read through for your own pleasure, post them by your workspace, or use them as writing prompts for yourself or your students.
Yes, all of the ebooks are the same, so there’s no point in buying more than one. And at Amazon, if you buy a paperback journal, you can download the companion ebook for free!
For more information:
- Read the story behind the journals.
- Get ideas for mathematical doodling.
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“It’s a crime, really, that school makes math so boring, when there are so many ways to do the opposite, for anyone who wants to. Denise Gaskins’s book is full of ideas.”
—Sasha Alyson, Amazon customer review
Under Construction: The Playful Math Singles Series
The Playful Math Singles from Tabletop Academy Press will be short, topical books featuring clear explanations and ready-to-play activities.
First in the series: Word Problems from Literature
Find it now at your favorite online bookstore.
And if you’re using these word problems with your children, consider buying each child a paperback companion Word Problems from Literature Student Workbook.
I feel like I’ve been ambling in the woods — enjoying the journey but a bit anxious about where we’re going to end up and whether we’re going to reach our “destination” “on time” (whatever that means!).
I knew the well-travelled road (maths curricula) wasn’t for us, but I lacked confidence in my ability to guide my children through uncharted territory. Let’s Play Math is the map and the guidebook I’ve been looking for. With it in my hand I can’t wait to take my children by the hand and head off to explore the wonderful world of maths.
—Lucinda leo, Navigating by Joy
