Free Resources
Mathematics Websites
Below are several free online math resources to help students of all ages improve their skills.
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.IXL Learning
While it has a paid version, IXL offers limited free practice problems for math and other subjects for various grade levels.Prodigy Math
A free, game-based learning platform that makes math fun for students. Itโs ideal for elementary and middle school students and helps them practice math through interactive quests.Cool Math Games
Provides fun, interactive math games that encourage learning through play. Itโs a great way to engage kids with math in a low-pressure way.Math Playground
A site that offers free math games, puzzles, and logic challenges, along with activities to support problem-solving and critical thinking.
This site provides free interactive math tools, lesson plans, and games for K-12 students.
YouTube Channels
PatrickJMT: Offers straightforward math tutorials on various topics, from basic arithmetic to advanced calculus.
MathAntics: Explores mathematical concepts in a simple, engaging way.
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.
๐งฎ Counters
What you need: 30 small, same-shaped items (like paper clips, Legos, or beans) in different colours
Use for:
โ๏ธ Counting
โ๏ธ Number ID
โ๏ธ Basic addition & subtraction
๐ฐ Coins & Play Money
What you need:
25 pennies
20 nickels
20 dimes
10 quarters (real or plastic)
Use for:
โ๏ธ Counting money
โ๏ธ Skip counting
โ๏ธ Place value
โ๏ธ Decimals & operations
๐งต Straws & Rubber Bands
What you need:
100โ200 straws
20 rubber bands
Use for:
โ๏ธ Place value (bundle in 10s & 100s)
โ๏ธ Building shapes
โ๏ธ Early geometry
๐ฅ Egg Carton
What you need:
1 empty egg carton (cut to a 2ร5 grid)
Use for:
โ๏ธ Addition & subtraction
โ๏ธ Equal groups
โ๏ธ Multiplication & division
๐ด Deck of Cards & Dice
What you need:
1 deck of cards
2 dice
Use for:
โ๏ธ Math games
โ๏ธ Fact practice
โ๏ธ Mental math fun
โฐ Movable Clock
What you need:
Simple analog clock with movable hands
Use for:
โ๏ธ Telling time
โ๏ธ Understanding hours & minutes
๐ Measuring Tools
What you need:
Ruler
Meter stick
Measuring cups
Kitchen scale
Use for:
โ๏ธ Measurement
โ๏ธ Number lines
โ๏ธ Real-world math
๐๏ธ Index Cards
What you need:
100 index cards
Use for:
โ๏ธ Flashcards
โ๏ธ Number comparisons
โ๏ธ Geometry basics
๐ Paper Tools
What you need:
Ten-frames
Hundreds charts
Grid paper
Fraction strips
Use for:
โ๏ธ Skip counting
โ๏ธ Addition/subtraction
โ๏ธ Fractions