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Holiday Maths

Even with the holidays on our doorstep, the learning doesn't have to stop!

Here are a few suggested activities that you can do with your child/children to expose them more to mathematical content.

1. Take a trip to your local library: Take a trip with your child to your library to discover new children’s books about maths. These books are a great and fun way to help your child begin understanding the purpose of maths.
2. Choose a new adventure and incorporate maths: For example, if you are playing a game of basketball, ask your kids to write up the scores, find the average score, multiply the goals, and so on. If you go on an outing, look up the directions on Google Maps and have a conversation about getting from Point A to Point B.
3. Create your own word problems: Find any object around the house. You can grab a stack of playing cards, toys, utensils or pieces of fruit. If you don't have anything handy around the home, make a trip to the grocery store and add in a maths question at the checkout e.g. "If I paid with $10 and the apples cost $5.50, how much change should I get?" Having a specific purpose for an outing or going shopping can be an easy way to engage your kids.

Riddle #11

Congratulations to Sarah, from 5/6R. Your answer to last's issue's riddle was excellent!

Riddle #12

Can you answer this issue's riddle? Submit your answers through the Google Form. https://forms.gle/bZvzXAzAaVE7cFVv6 

How many chairs and tables are there in the Passive Play area? (All of the tables and chairs, not just what you can see in this photo).