Mathematics activities for kids

Build strong foundations in numbers, counting, shapes, and early math concepts

Counting objects and recognizing numbers 0–20

Counting & Numbers

Build number sense through counting, number recognition, and ordering to 20

Number Sequence & Order

Arrange numbers in order from least to greatest and identify what comes before/after a given number

Compare Numbers (Greater/Less/Equal)

Use greater than, less than, and equal to compare two groups of objects or two numerals 0–10

Early addition and subtraction within 10

Addition & Subtraction

Develop addition and subtraction fluency using visual models, manipulatives, and story situations

Comparing size and organizing data

Measurement & Data

Compare size and measure attributes while organizing and interpreting simple data

Sort & Classify Objects

Sort objects by color, shape, size, or other attributes and explain the rule used

Time Sequence (Before/After/Now)

Use vocabulary morning, afternoon, evening, yesterday, today, tomorrow to describe time

Telling Time to the Hour

Read analog and digital clocks to the hour and connect times to daily activities

Calendar, Days of the Week & Months

Name days of the week, months of the year, and read a simple calendar

Identify Coins (Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter)

Name each U.S. coin, state its value in cents, and distinguish front from back

Recognizing and describing 2D and 3D shapes

Geometry & Shapes

Identify, describe, and build 2D and 3D shapes in real-world contexts

Identify 2D Shapes (Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle)

Name and describe circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles by their attributes

Identify 2D Shapes (Hexagon, Oval, Rhombus)

Name and describe hexagons, ovals, and rhombuses; find them in the environment

Identify 3D Shapes (Sphere, Cube, Cylinder, Cone)

Name and describe spheres, cubes, cylinders, and cones; sort them from flat shapes

Recognizing and creating repeating patterns

Patterns & Early Algebra

Notice, extend, and create repeating patterns as a bridge to early algebraic thinking

Identify Repeating Patterns (AB, AAB, ABC)

Recognize, describe, copy, and extend color, shape, and sound repeating patterns

Grade 3 standards through interactive 3D models and authentic tasks

Grade 3 Mathematics

A sequenced Grade 3 mathematics pathway.

Grade 4 standards through interactive 3D models and authentic tasks

Grade 4 Mathematics

A sequenced Grade 4 mathematics pathway.

Grade 5 standards through interactive 3D models and authentic tasks

Grade 5 Mathematics

A sequenced Grade 5 mathematics pathway.