Enrichment Links for Grades 1 and 2

Beyond the Classroom
Education.com
This is a fantastic resource with hundreds of Math activities to choose from. All of these ideas can be done at home and require simple materials. Navigate the website for other resources including English Language Arts, Science, outdoor activities and arts and crafts.
Gr. 1 Math Games Online at Education.com
Education.com features online interactive math games for your child. Students can practice addition, subtraction and skip counting in a fun and engaging way.
http://www.education.com/games/math/first-grade/
Grade 1 Math Resources
Grade 1 Math Curriculum
Number Sense
Have Fun Teaching Math Video Series (YouTube)
This is a collection of counting videos to help your child practice skip counting by 1s-12s. Your child will recognize many of these songs from their class activities. Have Fun Teaching songs are catchy and appeal to children of all ages.
Full list of videos:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=have+fun+teaching
Patterns and Relations
Shape and Space
Brainzy is an online math and reading program sponsored by Education.com. Note: This website offers a 7 day free trial.
Membership will transfer to a paid subscription after the trial date.The goal of Beyond the Classroom is to suggest curriculum rich activities and does not encourage paid subscritions. However, Brainzy is a well developed program that may appeal to you and your child.
Hundreds Number Chart at ABCYA.com
Practice counting to 100 using this fun, animated number chart. There are two challenge levels to suit the needs of all students learning to count to 100.
ABCYa features many activities for Grades K-5 in Math and English Language Arts. Free and stunning, this website will be among your child's favourites!
Fact Sheet for Parents
Please consult the Alberta Education document Clarification of Expectations Regarding Basic Number Facts and Strategies.
This document proves a detailed explaination of what your child needs to know in math and how can help at home.
Patterns and sequences represent a large part of the Grade 1 Math curriculum in Alberta. Recognizing patterns is the first step in mental math. Patterns and sequences are also an important literacy skill that can be developed through numeracy.
http://www.turtlediary.com/grade-1-games/math-games/number-sequences.html
Length measurement game to encourage your child to learn how to quanitfy shape and space. Basic measurement skills are needed to progress to more complex measurement in Grade 2.
http://www.turtlediary.com/grade-1-games/math-games/length-measurement.html
Grade 1 Mathematics builds upon the knowledge gained in Kindergarten. Students in Grade 1 will continue to refine number skills and will learn to recognize and count numbers to 100. As well, in Grade 1, student begin working extensively with patterns and sequences which are the first steps in mental math strategies.
Education Place- Math
Houghton Mifflin offers an online environment just for kids featuring Math activities from Grades K-6. Choose your child's grade and you will be directed to a series of practice lessons that are aligned with the curricular outcomes for that level. Other subjects include ELA, Science, and Social Studies.
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mw/
Grouping and Grazing
Practice grouping by 5s, 10s as well as adding and subtracting with this website activity. This activity was created by Illuminations, a math resource website for educators. Other interactive lessons available, just click on the website menu.
Practice grouping by 5s, 10s as well as adding and subtracting with this website activity. This activity was created by Illuminations, a math resource website for educators. Other interactive lessons available, just click on the website menu.
How many sides does a square have? Practice shape recognition and attributes using this online tic-tac-toe game. Requires 2 players.
Students practice number sequences and skip counting using this delightful online game. This game can ge customized based on your child's number practice needs.
