Websites for Children Learning Basic Math

Growing up I hated Maths. I hated the text book, I hated the home work I got and I even hated the succession of tutors who coached me after school. I could never figure out why people thought it was so important. I guess being somewhat artistically inclined and more into literature and stories, the magic of numbers was not for me. At the same time, now I do know that while I was not inclined towards Maths my son is.

I would hate my reluctance to sit with him for this subject, to result in his hating Maths too. So I did what I always do when faced with a problem these days. I went online and poked around for some good solutions and came up with a few. I found a few age appropriate sites where my son can play Maths based games. Ideal for getting his basic number work up to par.

Besides that I even found sites that progress along with the child’s class. Right from preschool to junior college. While they may not correspond exactly with the syllabus that he has in school, he can always be guided to the relevant games and problems. I’m kinda relieved that there is so much help availble to a Math challenged Mom like me. Then I thought there might be other moms like me out there who might like to use these sites as well. So here’s the list folks.

This is a site that helps kids at pre primary level and play group level. They start with shapes, and move up to numbers. Then onwards to count and write and even addition and substraction.I believe I shared this site once before so will now move on to the others.

http://www.counton.org/games/

This site has good games that encourage logical thinking. Its a great way to pick up some of the much required discipline that one associates the subject of Maths with. Plaus its done in a fun way with games, what more can a mom want.

http://www.aplusmath.com/

These interactive activities are not just for kindergaten. They have stuff right upto the 12th class. They have worksheets that you can print out and use as practice material. Then flash cards that can be used to reinforce knowlegde are also there. Good resources.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm

This site has a set of games based on mathematical operations. Not all is oriented towards maths, but there are some good games here. Just make sure that the kids don’t get more addicted to the games than to their worksheets.

http://www.mathslice.com/

The primary classes worksheets on this site are really good. They will help to reinforce whatever the child has learnt in school. There are worksheets availble for the middle and higher school, but I haven’t seen them yet. I am more focused on the preschool stuff right now.

That’s the lot people. In case you know of any site that great for Maths practise and free to boot, don’t forget to mention it in the comments below.