Free Resources

Mathematics Websites

Below are several free online math resources to help students of all ages improve their skills. 

  1. Khan Academy
    Offers free lessons and practice exercises in Mathematics (and many other subjects), from primary school through college-level courses. The platform adapts to the student's progress and helps them build their skills at their own pace.

  2. IXL Learning
    While it has a paid version, IXL offers limited free practice problems for math and other subjects for various grade levels.

  3. Prodigy Math
    A free, game-based learning platform that makes math fun for students. Itโ€™s ideal for elementary and middle school students and helps them practice math through interactive quests.

  4. Cool Math Games
    Provides fun, interactive math games that encourage learning through play. Itโ€™s a great way to engage kids with math in a low-pressure way.

  5. Math Playground
    A site that offers free math games, puzzles, and logic challenges, along with activities to support problem-solving and critical thinking.

  6. NCTM's Illuminations

This site provides free interactive math tools, lesson plans, and games for K-12 students.

YouTube Channels

  1. PatrickJMT: Offers straightforward math tutorials on various topics, from basic arithmetic to advanced calculus.

  2. MathAntics: Explores mathematical concepts in a simple, engaging way.

  3. MashUp Math: A kid-friendly channel that explains math concepts clearly with fun animations.

Home Mathematics Kits

When learning new concepts, students must begin with concrete materials before working with abstract ideas like numbers and operations. Listed below are options you can use when creating your child's home mathematics kit.

๐Ÿงฎ Counters

What you need: 30 small, same-shaped items (like paper clips, Legos, or beans) in different colours
Use for:
โœ”๏ธ Counting
โœ”๏ธ Number ID
โœ”๏ธ Basic addition & subtraction

๐Ÿ’ฐ Coins & Play Money

What you need:

  • 25 pennies

  • 20 nickels

  • 20 dimes

  • 10 quarters (real or plastic)
    Use for:
    โœ”๏ธ Counting money
    โœ”๏ธ Skip counting
    โœ”๏ธ Place value
    โœ”๏ธ Decimals & operations

๐Ÿงต Straws & Rubber Bands

What you need:

  • 100โ€“200 straws

  • 20 rubber bands
    Use for:
    โœ”๏ธ Place value (bundle in 10s & 100s)
    โœ”๏ธ Building shapes
    โœ”๏ธ Early geometry

๐Ÿฅš Egg Carton

What you need:

  • 1 empty egg carton (cut to a 2ร—5 grid)
    Use for:
    โœ”๏ธ Addition & subtraction
    โœ”๏ธ Equal groups
    โœ”๏ธ Multiplication & division

๐ŸŽด Deck of Cards & Dice

What you need:

  • 1 deck of cards

  • 2 dice
    Use for:
    โœ”๏ธ Math games
    โœ”๏ธ Fact practice
    โœ”๏ธ Mental math fun

โฐ Movable Clock

What you need:

  • Simple analog clock with movable hands
    Use for:
    โœ”๏ธ Telling time
    โœ”๏ธ Understanding hours & minutes

๐Ÿ“ Measuring Tools

What you need:

  • Ruler

  • Meter stick

  • Measuring cups

  • Kitchen scale
    Use for:
    โœ”๏ธ Measurement
    โœ”๏ธ Number lines
    โœ”๏ธ Real-world math

๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Index Cards

What you need:

  • 100 index cards
    Use for:
    โœ”๏ธ Flashcards
    โœ”๏ธ Number comparisons
    โœ”๏ธ Geometry basics

๐Ÿ“Š Paper Tools

What you need:

  • Ten-frames

  • Hundreds charts

  • Grid paper

  • Fraction strips
    Use for:
    โœ”๏ธ Skip counting
    โœ”๏ธ Addition/subtraction
    โœ”๏ธ Fractions