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Young children develop number sense through five key counting principles, following a universal path grounded in research and observation. Learn more about how numerical understanding develops and explore playful activities you can use to support it.

Reflecting on Orange Shirt Day: Using Math to Learn and Deepen Understanding article header with images of children participating in Orange Shirt Day and two images of people looking at Canadian maps

Use math to open new perspectives on the history and impact of residential schools. Explore lesson ideas that combine data, mapping, and personal stories to inspire meaningful discussion and learning.

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Kick off your math year in a way that sparks curiosity and reduces anxiety. Playful, hands-on spatial reasoning activities can engage all learners while building skills that encourage success across all areas of math. Read why starting with spatial thinking might be the game-changer your classroom needs.

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Zero is a powerful number with a complex history and surprising significance in mathematics. Learn about how the brain interprets zero and the history of the number, along with ideas on how to start conversations about zero in the classroom.

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This three-part, hands-on lesson uses baking to teach students how to understand, compare, and work with fractions. Students measure ingredients, double and triple recipes to practice adding and multiplying fractions, and identify and compare fractions in their own recipes.

Online Playful Math: Strengthening Fraction Skills Through Play

Fractions are one of the most challenging topics in math. Weve focused our latest research and game development on helping students build strong, intuitive fraction knowledge through play. Try out two of our new free lesson plans & learn how our extracurricular program for children is making fractions more accessible and engaging.