Blogging From A to Z Challenge: M is for Math

Bonjour! Did you start learning a new language yesterday? I know it's a lot more difficult than just reciting the numbers and letters, but I'm excited by yesterday's progress—Amelia can sing the entire French alphabet! (I don't sing...but I can recite it.) We'll keep practicing, but for today, it's time to move on...

In case you didn't know, I'm participating in the annual Blogging from A to Z Challenge and my theme this year is 26 Super Fun Learning Activities You Can Do From Home. That's right, I'm conjuring up 26 "educational" ideas to keep you busy while you're safe at home. But don't get too hung up on the word "educational"—so far, they've all be fun activities. Honest!

Just to recap, I kicked off the challenge with Art for the letter A. Next up was B was for Baking. My sister and I did some chemistry for the letter "C," and I rounded off the first week with a family dance off. "E" was for exercise (which was way more fun than you think) and "F" was all about family. We did some gardening for "G," celebrated Poetry Month and the letter "H" by writing haikus. And of course, "I" was for Invention. Week two ended with juggling. And, as you know, we started week three of the challenge with knitting. Yesterday, I suggested you try learning a new language.

But we're on to "M" now. Ready?

M is for Math

Before you start groaning, hear me out. Anyone who had followed my blog knows that Math is not my best subject. In fact, every school year, I make it a goal to do better in Math. I am improving...but it's still a difficult subject. And I know I'm not alone in feeling that way—even my friend Sophie, who is super smart, has to work extra hard in Math.

But I do understand why it's important.

It's supposed to be nice outside today, so Mom says Amelia and I can go out and play in the yard—after we do some Math lessons. At first, I might have groaned...but then I discovered so fun Math learning ideas. Now I'm kind of excited about trying them out.

Like this series of lessons using a Rubik's Cube. There are all kinds of ideas here to help you understand fractions, patterns, and ratios. I know I have an old Rubik's Cube around here somewhere (I've never solved it, have you?)—I just need to find it.

Don't have a Rubik's Cube? No problem! I bet you have a deck of cards, right? Click on this link for 16 great Math lessons using a simple deck of cards. It's a fun way to practice counting, adding and subtracting, number sequencing, and more.

Plus, you can try games like Fraction War and Cards Bingo!

Ok, gotta jet! I'm going to tackle some Math this morning before it gets really warm outside, and then I'll try to convince my sister that we should shoot some hoops in the driveway. Don't tell her I said so, but being "safe at home" with her isn't that bad—I miss my friends, but Amelia is kind of fun too. Shhhh.

See you tomorrow!

~ Chase Superman Duffy