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Free Math Manipulatives (Rainbow)

Free Math Manipulatives (Rainbow)

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A manipulative is any physical object (eg blocks, toothpicks, coins) used to represent or model a idea in order to develop a mathematical concept. These rainbow math manipulatives from Homeschool Fever can be cut out, laminated, torn up, played with, destroyed, and printed out time and time again.
 Why waste money buying expensive rods [...]

135 Local Field Trips for Homeschoolers

Children, especially under the age of 12, learn best by “doing”. Hands-on activities give them concrete experiences to cling to, which is what they need at their particular stage of development.
By using your imagination, you can find literally thousands of field trips awaiting you in your own local area! Just be sure to brng along [...]