Learning About Fractions From Klondike and Snow Animal Math

Fractions can be a tricky concept for kids to grasp, but there are many fun and engaging ways to teach them. One way is to use Klondike and Snow Animal Math, two popular math games that can help kids learn about fractions in a fun and interactive way.

Polar Bear Math: Learning About Fractions from Klondike and Snow (Animal Math)

by Ann Whitehead Nagda

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4904 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	32 pages
Paperback	:	238 pages
Item Weight	:	11 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.83 x 0.54 x 8.27 inches

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Klondike

Klondike is a classic card game that can be used to teach a variety of math concepts, including fractions. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards, and the goal is to build up four piles of cards, each suit in its own pile. Players can build piles by playing cards that are one rank higher or one rank lower than the card on the top of the pile.

Fractions come into play when players need to split a pile of cards. For example, if a player has a pile of three cards, they can split it into two piles of two cards or one pile of one card and one pile of two cards. Players can also split piles of cards to create equivalent fractions. For example, a pile of four cards can be split into two piles of two cards, which is equivalent to the fraction 1/2.

Snow Animal Math

Snow Animal Math is a fun and engaging math game that can help kids learn about fractions, decimals, and percentages. The game is played with a deck of cards that features different snow animals, each with a different fraction, decimal, and percentage value. Players can play the game by flipping over two cards and trying to match the fractions, decimals, or percentages on the cards.

Snow Animal Math is a great way for kids to learn about fractions because it allows them to see the different ways that fractions can be represented. The game also helps kids to develop their number sense and their ability to compare and order fractions.

How to Use Klondike and Snow Animal Math to Teach Fractions

There are many different ways to use Klondike and Snow Animal Math to teach fractions. Here are a few ideas:

• Use Klondike to teach kids about equivalent fractions. When players split a pile of cards, they can create equivalent fractions. For example, a pile of four cards can be split into two piles of two cards, which is equivalent to the fraction 1/2. You can use this to teach kids that different fractions can represent the same value.
• Use Snow Animal Math to teach kids about comparing and ordering fractions. The cards in Snow Animal Math have different fraction values, so you can use them to teach kids how to compare and order fractions. For example, you can ask kids which snow animal has the greater fraction value, or you can ask them to put the snow animals in order from least to greatest fraction value.
• Use both Klondike and Snow Animal Math to give kids a well-rounded understanding of fractions. Klondike can help kids to understand the concept of fractions, while Snow Animal Math can help them to develop their number sense and their ability to compare and order fractions.

Klondike and Snow Animal Math are two fun and engaging math games that can help kids learn about fractions. The games are easy to learn and play, and they can be used to teach a variety of math concepts, including equivalent fractions, comparing and ordering fractions, and more.

If you are looking for a fun and effective way to teach your kids about fractions, I encourage you to try using Klondike and Snow Animal Math.

Polar Bear Math: Learning About Fractions from Klondike and Snow (Animal Math)

by Ann Whitehead Nagda

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4904 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	32 pages
Paperback	:	238 pages
Item Weight	:	11 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.83 x 0.54 x 8.27 inches

FREE