Learn to Count With Interactive Counting Games

Sometimes it’s hard for kids to develop good number skills.  When that’s the case, learning can be fun with interactive counting games that they can play online.
TurtleDiary.com has a variety of interactive counting games that will help your child develop the numeracy skills that will get them through the higher grades. Kids can begin with Skip Counting Learning, a cool math game that leads to superior counting skills and good number sense. Kids “skip count” by 7s, 8s, 9s and 10s to complete the numeric sequence, clicking on numbers that are moving and placing them in the right order. Not only do they learn counting skills, they improve their ability to concentrate – it’s all good!
You might also want to have them check out Math Story, a number counting game that’s picture based. Kids will love counting the objects in colorful pictures!
Count How Many is another great picture-based counting game. It’s theme-based. Kids get to count the objects or animals in a number of colorful scenarios.
How about Few and More? This great game teaches kids not just how to count, but also how to compare. They’ll build a solid foundation in maths by playing this game where they observe colorful illustrations.
Are you giving your kid an allowance? Teach him or her how to identify and count money with Counting Coins. Not only will they learn how to count, they’ll learn the value of money!
It can be hard sometimes for kids to learn mathematical concepts. Often, they don’t get everything they need in school. But when you sit them down at the computer and have them play fun games, it’s easier. You can also use our fun, printable worksheets to reinforce mathematical concepts to kids of any age, and give them an advantage as they move through the grades.


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Learn Fractions With Online Fraction Games

Let’s face it, fractions are difficult for a lot of kids. For that matter, adults have trouble with fractions too.
At TurtleDiary.com, We have devised a number of math games that are designed to teach kids about fractions and decimals in ways that are easy and fun.
With our online “Learn Fraction” game, we ask kids to match fractions to their decimal equivalent, or the other way around. They flip colorful cards to see what the numeric quantity is. The game is colorful and fun, and it allows kids to develop and strengthen their skills in interpreting fractions. It also helps with attention span! So, from a very early age, kids can develop a solid mathematical foundation that will stand them in good stead as they move to higher grades.
This game uses shapes to show kids how parts form a whole – what’s half a circle, for example? Just one half of a complete circle! With colorful graphics and a lot of fun moving the mouse around, kids will get the concept of fractions quickly and easily.
These fun games work really well with our printer-friendly worksheets, so let your kid play the games and then provide him or her with worksheets that can be used over and over to cement mathematical skills. Math can be hard, but we honestly don’t see why it can’t be fun. Learning fractions is easy when kids play these free online games, and then sit down with pencils or crayons and enjoy worksheets from TurtleDiary.com.
Often, good teaching aids can make the difference between academic failure and success. We want to help your child get the edge he or she needs, and set the foundation for an outstanding academic career, building the skills that will last a lifetime.

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Learn Fast With Online Maths Games

Where don’t we use maths? When you think about it, every day we deal with quantities, shapes, structures and arrangements, so it’s very important that kids know the mathematical principles involved.
At TurtleDiary.com, we want to help kids learn about maths in ways that are fun and friendly, and that’s why we’ve devised our free online maths games.
Math Story helps kids learn how to count. We use colorful graphics that kids can relate to in order to help them learn simple addition and subtraction. They follow an interesting story, and apply maths skills along the way.
Symmetry is a great maths game where kids learn how to draw shapes by connecting the dots. It doesn’t just enhance maths skills, it improves concentration and develops motor skills.
With our Shape Inlay game, kids learn about shapes – squares, triangles, rectangles and pentagons. This game is so addictive you might want to try it out yourself. This helps kids learn how to identify shapes, and it build skills that will help them when they begin to learn geometry in the later grades.
Remember learning multiplication by rote? No fun. We provide kids with a cool game, Multiplication Facts (multiplication games), that helps them learn and practice multiplication tables by flipping cards. It’s very engrossing, and we think it will encourage a love of numbers in your young one.
Number Chart Addition is a game that teaches kids how to add in a way that’s a lot of fun. They add the numbers on the chart, and win by finding the right number. It takes a bit of concentration, but that’s good – not only does it build maths skills, it improves attention span and sharpens memory skills.
Sometimes, school just isn’t enough.  When your kid needs a boost, our online games deliver.

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