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Beaming Science, Exploration, Adventure and Conservation into Classrooms Around the World (and now homes while schools are closed!) Check out the live sessions you can be a part of, or watch a recorded session. Either way, get out there and explore!

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Europe/London Virtual Field Trip to SANCCOB -

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Jo has provided you with a bunch of fun activities you can do at home!

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In these times of uncertainty, youcubed is here to help students at home continue to explore and learn maths in rich and creative ways. We are collecting here modified versions of our tasks to be more home-friendly, as well as some new explorations designed for learners at home.

Please help us distribute these to anyone who might use them and share your students' work with our community using the hashtag #YoucubedAtHome in social media.

Check out our new feature Choose-Your-Own-Maths-Adventure for a Week of Inspirational Math

Start Planning My Week

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In these times of uncertainty, youcubed is here to help students at home continue to explore and learn maths in rich and creative ways. We are collecting here modified versions of our tasks to be more home-friendly, as well as some new explorations designed for learners at home.

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Tons of links to fun science videos and activities.

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Why I Don't Give Timed Multiplication Quizzes

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Why I Don't Give Timed Multiplication Quizzes

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Our class will not be taking weekly "Mad Minutes" multiplication quizzes. Instead, we will use that time to practice number sense strategies. In the article Fluency Without Fear by Jo Boaler, you can learn why memorization and speed are not the most important components of math fluency.

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Download PDF Fluency Without Fear: Research Evidence on the Best Ways to Learn Math Facts By Jo Boaler, Professor of Mathematics Education, co-founder youcubed With the help of Cathy Williams, […]

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Why We Don't Teach the Standard Algorithms First

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Why We Don't Teach the Standard Algorithms First

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A quick glimpse into why we teach math the way we do.

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MULTIPLICATION 4.4d Use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to multiply up to a four-digit number by a one-digit number and to multiply a two-digit number by a two-digit number. Strategies may include mental math, partial products, and the commutative, associative, and di...

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Students' experience in math is much different than what you and I may remember. If you're interested in learning more about the "new way" of teaching math, here are a few resources to get you started.

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This is a fantastic resource from the NCTM - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. It has some great ideas on how to help your child foster a love of math.

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All Free Math Games - Multiplication.com

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Looking for free single-player and multiplayer games for learning and practicing multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division? Check out Multiplication.com's library of 100+ games, where there's something for every learner. Browse all available games here!

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Johnnie's Math Page - The Best Math for Kids and their Teachers

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Welcome to Johnnie's Math Page! Hundreds of Math Tools, Activities and Games

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Robot Mouse has won the poll! Robot Dog was a close second. Perhaps we will end up seeing more than one robot in the next couple of games. Thank you for voting. An update on the new game will be coming very soon!

Have fun with math while helping Tory Tools with projects for several of the Murb pets. Head over to Murb, then take the bus to First Avenue to find Tory Tools.

This week is Random Acts of Kindess Week! Which of these random acts of kindness is your favorite? Have you been finding places to do your RAKs this week?

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10 years ago this week, I released a game called Super Stars featuring Freddie the turtle. Today, we are going to check back in with her and follow her on another adventure while we review our math facts!

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Come check out our newest game, Mummy Marathon! Choose your mummy racer and then race your way through Egypt. The faster you answer the math questions, the faster your mummy will run! But be careful, the competitors get harder with each race!

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With nearly 1200 total votes, Zamani and Tui' uli were the clear leaders and have now been included in Mimbo's upcoming adventures!

Brand new style game for Fun4theBrain! Help Explorer Anderson find his way safely around this strange planet while practicing your addition facts and collecting stars. What will be your high score?

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Brand new style game for Fun4theBrain! Come have fun and, of course, review your math, while hanging out with Rory on Hidden Creek Farm!

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Update: Thank you so much for your donations so far. With them I have been able to purchase several books that will help me make the transitions necessary to get my games on the tablets and mobile devices for you. Now I am saving up for some software that will make the games faster to make. Thanks again for everything so far!

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I am happy to offer all of the games on Fun4theBrain.com for free and have no plans to EVER charge for them. However, with all of the latest changes in technology, both in the homes, and in the classrooms, it has become mandatory that Fun4theBrain change the games over to new programming languages so it can continue to reach as many students as possible.

I would love to be able to give all of my time to just working on Fun4theBrain so that I could create more games each month for the kids to play, both on their computers and their tablets. But, that is just no longer financially viable. So I am coming to you for help. Any donation is welcome. If 1 out of every 30 visitors to the site gave just $1, I would have enough to make some big changes and get the site to your tablets and mobile devices.

Click the button below to donate to Fun4theBrain today and show your support!

Some of the farmers and animals have been getting a bit bored at the farm and are making an escape! See how far you can help them get while practicing your math facts!

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Natasha is super busy over at the Candy Apple Factory and could really use your help. Practice your math facts while making some cool-looking candy apples for the Fall Festival!

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Jelly Jump takes you on a fun leaping adventure through the trampoline fields in a candy world. Use your wonderful math skills to help you get to the highest heights imaginable!

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Today is National Ice Cream Cone Day!

Today is National Ice Cream Cone Day and to celebrate we are featuring Cone Crazy: Flurry of Flavors! The Cone Crazy Ice Cream Shoppe has gotten so busy, they had to open a second shop, Flavor Flurry. Come review your math facts while helping out at the busiest ice cream shoppe at the South Pole!

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Finances + Fun = MyNickelsburg

If you love the games here on Fun4theBrain, you will love the town of Nickelsburg where kids can learn while playing games and working through real situations, and, of course, it is all FREE! Nickelsburg is a kids game filled with fun activities for third through fifth grade students to help them learn basic financial concepts like earning, budgeting, saving, spending wisely, and sharing. Learn More Here! or just head on over to start playing at MyNickelsburg.com!

Chubz Went on an Adventure!

Chubz has written a blog post about her fun adventure!

Last week, Chubz went on an exciting trip! He had some of his favorite foods and got to relax with friends. Chubz has shared his picture and story on the Fun4theBrain blog. Can you guess where he went?

Zizi's New York City Adventure!

Zizi has written a blog post about her fun trip to New York City!

This past weekend, Zizi took a trip to New York City to see a broadway play! She had quite an adventure and even met a famous monster! Can you guess which one? Zizi has shared her pictures and story on the Fun4theBrain blog. Come check it out to hear about her exciting day in NYC!

Hammy the Hamster

Website Pet

Have fun feeding and taking care of Hammy the Hamster. Click on the button in the center of his wheel to get him to run. Click anywhere on his page to feed him.

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Bringing education and fun together

All games here were made by Exuberant Games. Each game goes through important information for a certain subject matter for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. The math games are great if you need to review your math facts for addition, subtraction , or division. Be sure to check out our new games for other subjects.

English games to review parts of speech

Reading games to help learn sight words

Science tutorials and games are coming soon!

More information about Exuberant Games

Games do more than just make fun!

Exuberant Games was created based on a passion and belief that kids can most certainly learn while they play. Math facts have to be reviewed in order to be mastered, so why not master your facts with games.

Once the math games became fairly popular, I decided that additional games were needed for other subjects. This site will continue to grow with the different games!

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math games Free educational games, review and learn addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, english, and science.

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Where On Google Earth is Carmen Sandiego?

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Where On Google Earth is Carmen Sandiego?

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Can also be played in the Android or iOS version of Google Earth.

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Aw snap! Google Earth isn't supported on your browser. You may need to update your browser or use a different browser. Please see our system requirements for more information. Chrome is a great choice and you can download it here.

Or if you're feeling adventurous, you can try Earth anyway by choosing an option below.

Learn more about Google Earth.

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15 hands-on Makerspace activities

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Virtual field trips instantly connect students with learning opportunities they may not get to experience otherwise. And it can all happen from the comfort of a computer. You can take kids on a unique adventure to Mount Rushmore or the Louvre in just a few clicks with these top virtual field trips for kids of all ages.

The White House

Every student should have a chance to visit the White House. Get even more up close to this magnificent building than in-person tourists with a virtual tour of the White House. See a 360-degree view of more than a dozen rooms (that are not on the official tour).

The Pyramids

You can take a trip to Egypt without even needing a passport. There are many ways to tour the pyramids of Egypt online. All give you the chance to teach students about Egypt's rich and interesting history.

Buckingham Palace

Hop across the pond to take a panoramic virtual tour of Buckingham Palace. From the grand staircase to the art room, the visuals are give you a great perspective of the grandeur of the majestic residence.

Mount Rushmore

If you can't load up the school bus or the family car to see Mount Rushmore in person, take them on a 360-degree panoramic tour of Mount Rushmore. This famous U.S. landmark is one every student should learn about and see for themselves from a historical perspective and a geographical one as well.

The Liberty Bell

As children learn the concept of patriotism, representation of it is the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. when you send them on a virtual field trip to the Liberty Bell. Look at photos, learn facts and see a 360-degree panoramic view of the Liberty Bell from all angles.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Over 30 million visitors walk through the doors of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History each year. If you and your students can't be one of them, take a virtual field trip through the halls to see this beautiful museum and some of its massive exhibits.

Empire State Building

Climb this enormous New York skyscraper -- virtually. The virtual tour of the Empire State Building takes you right to the top, the 102nd story, for a spectacular panoramic view.

Teaching the kids French? Oui! Let's go to France. The Louvre is world famous for its architecture and the invaluable art it houses in more than 650,000 square feet of space. Tour the Louvre's many corridors. Navigate this site's many virtual tours of the Louvre to explore the museum's exhibition rooms and galleries.

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Pisa, Italy, is the home of the Torre Pendente Di Pisa, better known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This wonder is 185 feet of historical lessons while defying gravity. Tour the Leaning Tower of Pisa with a 360-degree panoramic view of the tower and many other historically-rich Italian buildings.

The Grand Ole Opry

If you don't live in Nashville or the surrounding areas, you may not even think about what a great learning experience a trip to the Grand Ole Opry can be for kids. Visit the Grand Ole Opry online to learn about the home of country music, its history and contribution to the music scene.

Zoos Around the Country

Learn about wildlife all over the country with virtual field trips that put students directly into the exhibits with the animals. Watch the Panda Cam at the San Diego Zoo, the Penguin Cam at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Giraffe Cam at the Houston Zoo, the Beaver Cam at the Minnesota Zoo or hit your favorite search engine to find a zoo cam of many other animals to observe from your computer.

The Great Wall of China

If you can't walk The Great Wall of China with your students, explore it online. The Great Wall of China virtual tour shows you a 360-degree view as if you were standing on the wall yourself.

The Grand Canyon

The next three virtual field trips are perfect tie-ins to when you're learning about Mother Nature. View one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Tour the 277 miles of the Grand Canyon through the National Park Service's website.

Mount St. Helens

Most teachers wouldn't load up the bus to take their students to tour a volcano. But you can take kids there virtually. The Mount St. Helens volcano cam shows this active stratovolcano 24 hours a day.

Mount Everest

Climb Mount Everest from your classroom. View the Mount Everest webcam to teach your students about the world's highest mountain.

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15 Virtual Field Trip Ideas for Kids of All Ages

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Virtual field trips instantly connect students with learning opportunities they may not get to experience otherwise. And it can all happen from the comfort of a computer. You can take kids on a unique adventure to Mount Rushmore or the Louvre in just a few clicks with these top virtual field trips for kids of all ages.

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View 360 degree panoramic images of the Alamo Shrine and grounds.

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Hour of Code

What is Hour of Code?

The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event or try any of the over 500+ one-hour tutorials, available in over 45 languages.

This year Hour of Code is exploring the limitless realms of creativity empowered by AI! Whether you or your students are experienced coders or you are setting out on your very first computer science expedition, this Hour of Code promises an extraordinary voyage.

There are several places you can start, choose which one is right for you and your students:

Lead an Hour of Code Activity

With more than 700 activities to choose from with classifications by grade level, experience, and inclusion of AI, your choices are vast. When you know your plans, please register your activity so we can celebrate all the events happening across the globe.

Grades: 2-12

Dance Party

It's time to strut your stuff! Create your own dance party featuring hits by Miley Cyrus, BTS, Lil Nas X, Harry Styles, Nicki Minaj, Rosalía, and more!

Grades: 3-12

AI for Oceans

Help A.I. clean the oceans by training it to detect trash! Learn about training data and bias, and how AI can address world problems.

Grades: 2-12

Minecraft

Build and explore with Minecraft! Learn basic computer science skills with lots of different Minecraft activities to choose from.

Learn How AI Works

Learn the inner workings of ChatGPT, computer vision, and other AI concepts, explained by the people who created these technologies through videos and accompanying lesson plans.

Lesson Plans: How AI Works

This series of short videos and accompanying in-classroom lessons will introduce you and your students to how artificial intelligence works and why it matters. You can choose individual lessons based on topic, explore the whole series of topics in one class or teach all 7 lessons to give a deeper dive.

Explore How AI Works

Engage with AI 101 for Teachers

AI 101 for Teachers is a five-part professional learning video series that will demystify AI, explore responsible implementation, address bias, and showcase how AI-powered learning can revolutionize student outcomes.

Video Series: AI 101 for Teachers

A free, foundational online learning series for any teacher and educator interested in the groundbreaking world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative potential in education.

Explore AI 101 for Teachers

Go beyond Hour of Code

Teach Computer Science

Join the global community of over 2 million educators empowering the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, and digital citizens.

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Explore Our Curriculum

Tap into your students' full potential with Code.org's free, flexible, and fun Computer Science curriculum. There's something for every classroom.

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Start Professional Learning

Our free, self-paced modules help you develop your own understanding while preparing to teach computer science in your classroom.

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Use computer science to explore and learn about AI!

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Virtual Fieldtrip

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NASA, JPL, and Google bring the real surface of Mars to your browser.

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We love using Go Noodle at school. Now families can access some of the best songs and activities. This can also be downloaded on Apple TV, Roku, iOS, and Android!