Looking for a Mother’s Day Gift that includes a mathematical twist?
Here goes:
- Mother’s Day Fractions and Word Problems from Courtney Keimer on TPT
- Coordinate Plane Graphing – Super Mom picture ($3) from Made By Teachers (I haven’t tried it but it looks fun.)
- Free Color by Number multiplication facts picture from The Typical Mom
- Mother’s Day Origami Flowers from Origami Club
- Super chic origami bangle bracelet also from Origami Club (coordinates well with macaroni necklaces)
- Color, cut, and staple FUN book of coupons for Mom from Better Homes& Gardens
- Write your own coupons from Happiness is Homemade
What’s a fancy mathematical term for a bubble/heart shape?
Upper elementary students will enjoy learning about the Cardioid, a mathematical shape that mimics its namesake ~ a heart. Scroll down to watch the animations showing how it is formed. Keep scrolling to see a cardioid in real life ~ it’s the reflection on the inside of a glass or cup.
Let students count the ways they love their mothers!
Nothing says “Thanks, Mom!” more than a numbered list of all the ways mothers make our lives better. Challenge your students to start with their age and count down listing all the things that their mother does for them. Enclose the list inside an “I count on you, Mom!” card and maternal cardioids will melt on cue!
Love can’t be measured, but these quick growing gifts can!
Grab some paper cups, cut up a few egg cartons, or fold origami boxes out of paper bags, recycling, or newsprint. Add soil and seeds. Sprinkle on some water and stand back.
For fast results plant radishes, marigolds, zinnias, beans, beets, chives, basil, or some of these 11 Fast Growing Herbs. You might even consider sowing some microgreens!
Send your aromatic herb garden home in a decorated paper bag, along with a cute handmade measuring stick and a plant observation chart ~ a fun child/parent project. Add a card that says, “Mum, my love for you grows and grows,” and you’re all set.
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