Early Elementary – Practice counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s, or odd and even numbers. Tell time on analog or digital clocks and keep a schedule for daily activities to reinforce recognition and correct format. Tell elapsed time by talking about how long it will be to lunch or dinner, or how much time you spent at the pool or walking to a friend’s house. Write in a math journal, creating addition and subtraction number stories, practicing fact families and using different terms for finding answers (How many in all? How many fewer?)
Older Elementary - Practice fast facts with flashcards, math apps or videos. Turn household activities into math projects, like planning space in a garden bed, measuring for carpet, or calculating gallons of paint needed. Budget for a party, trip, or meal and help tally expenses along the way.
Middle School – Review math facts and put them to use in real life settings.. Calculate how long it will take to drive to a summer destination and how much gas the trip requires. Set a budget for shopping (for food, clothes or gifts) and track money spent. Establish a bank account and manage it.