11 Math Project Ideas for Elementary

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1. Math Board Games: Create fun games like "Math Bingo" to reinforce arithmetic skills.

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2. Shape Hunt: Have students find and classify shapes in their environment.

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3. Math Storybooks: Write and illustrate stories incorporating math problems for each chapter.

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4. Fraction Pizza: Use real pizza slices to teach fractions and addition.

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5. Measurement Scavenger Hunt: Find items of different lengths, weights, and capacities.

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6. Math Art: Use geometric shapes to create colorful artworks and discuss symmetry.

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7. Money Math Store: Set up a classroom store to practice addition, subtraction, and making change.

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8. Calendar Math: Discuss days of the week, months, and patterns on a classroom calendar.

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9. Data Collection: Have students collect and graph data on favorite colors or animals.

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10. Math Puzzles: Create puzzles like Sudoku or Tangrams to enhance critical thinking.

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11. Math Around the World: Explore how math is used in different cultures, from counting to patterns.

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