Before you set out, trace the route that you're going to take on their map with a pen or magic marker. During the trip, have your kids follow the route you take and estimate how far you've gone. You might also want to ask them to estimate distances between places or landmarks identified on the map. They can also introduce kids to the notion of scale and the relationship between time and distance through the idea of miles per hour. These activities also provide practical experience in estimating and measuring, and of course, basic math functions like adding, multiplying and dividing.
Players take turns picking up coins.
Optionally, you can award 5 points to players when they pick up the last coin and 3 points to players when they solve an assigned math problem correctly. The player who reaches a set number of points first, for example 50, wins. It's also a good way to increase speed in doing math mentally and helps build strategy and critical thinking skills. Doing Mathematics with Your Child. Inc. All Rights Reserved.