Ever wonder why math has an ellipse (oval) and English has ellipsis (…)? Me too! Continue Reading →
Ellipse vs. Ellipsis – And Other Similar Math & English Words
Tag Archives: geometry
Ruler and Compass Construction: Perpendicular Bisector
More ruler and compass constructions – not hard, but fun! Continue Reading →
Nature's Wonders
Spirals in sea shells have a fun and curious math behind them. But this is just a nice photo to enjoy! Continue Reading →
Math Picture Book: Perfect Square
Another fun math picture book – and this one inspires you to get out your scissors! Continue Reading →
There's Math in Planting Grass
Here’s some math in my backyard! I’ll bet there’s math in your backyard too! Continue Reading →
Make a Geometric Heart
Get out your scissors and construction paper. Here’s a fun way to teach little ones to make a heart – and integrate geometry too! Continue Reading →
GeoGebra – Who's It Really For?
Does GeoGebra encourage discovery? Or does it encourage teachers to discover stuff for kids? Continue Reading →
GeoGebra – Overcoming the Fear
I’ve avoided GeoGebra for a year. But now that I’m in – I’m making circles and triangles dance! Continue Reading →
Math Picture Book & Activity: What’s Your Angle Pythagoras?
Check out this fun math picture book and build your own Pythagorean Rope! Continue Reading →
Egg Hunt Shows Natural Math Ability
Daughter (and toddler) K8 recognizes distances and compares them – all without any kind of training or knowledge! Continue Reading →