Because elementary school-age kids tend to grasp technology naturally, using digital applications to teach them math skills is effective. Math resources are widely available, and here are some of the best.
1. BrainPop
A common resource for teachers, BrainPop features interactive games to make learning math fun. Animation draws kids into a friendly math-learning environment where they can learn without becoming frustrated. Monthly home, home school, and district subscription plans are available.
2. Varsity Tutors
Within Varsity Tutors, there’s an area dedicated to helping kids learn math called Aplusmath. It contains math flashcards, worksheets, and games, all for interactive learning. Pricing varies based on tutoring needs.
3. Khan Academy
Free to use, Khan is a strong tool for teaching children what a math array is. A recent Adobe Education Exchange article said, “students will use an array math worksheet to arrange objects that will help them learn multiplication easily!” Students can use this with Android as well as iOS devices.
4. AAA Math
This free resource features interactive arithmetic lessons at no cost for children of Kindergarten age through the 8th grade. Designed to build confidence in learning math, AAA Math allows unlimited practicing.
5. edHelper
With a focus on motivating creative problem solving, edHelper features worksheets with math challenge themes. This resource also has a set of worksheets for kids gifted in math to keep them from being bored. Subscriptions are for one or two years.
6. Math Playground
This resource has a variety of math learning topics for problem-solving including math models, geometry-shape recognition games, and more. New games are added regularly. Math Playground offers free trials and monthly, quarterly, and yearly plans.
7. Kidzone Math
Free printable worksheets for Kindergarteners are what Kidzone Math offers. Themes include counting and coloring, recognizing shape patterns, connecting-the-numbered-dots worksheets, and others.
8. ZapZapmath
Zapzapmath uses a digital game format to teach kids about math. By doing so, it strives to turn traditional math concepts into exciting problem-solving lessons for young learners. Download in Google Play free.
9. Adapted Mind
Adapted Mind aligns with common core and features game-oriented math formats. It has more than 300,000 math problems along with explanations. Adapted Mind has a solid reputation as a trusted resource for 60 percent of U.S. School Districts. The difficulty level is adjusted as students complete their lessons. Adapted Mind offers a free trial.
10. Let’s Rock Math
Math videos take center stage with Let’s Rock Math. Non-intimidating and musically entertaining, Let’s Rock Math offers free videos as well as a paid plan to view its entire video library. Lesson plans, games, anchor cards, and more come with membership.
11. Math and Science Tutor
Math and Science Tutor has over 1,500 video lessons and more than 500 hours of instructions for teachers and students to use in their math classes. Compatible devices are the iPhone and iPad. Some lessons are free; however, a monthly paid membership is required for access to all lessons.
Math is a must-have skill elementary kids will use throughout adulthood. Consider the mentioned resources to make teaching math a fascinating adventure for you and your students.
