Brain-Compatible Activities for Mathematics, Grades 2-3

Demonstrating instructional principles discussed in David A.

Sousa’s How the Brain Learns Mathematics, this resource provides brain-friendly, ready-to-use mathematics lessons for Grades 2–3.

Teachers will find step-by-step guidance and all the necessary reproducible materials for mathematics instruction that involves group work, reflection, movement, and visualization.

Through activities such as Jumping Jelly Beans, Math Hockey, and Treasure Hunt, young learners will enjoy developing skills connected with number patterns and place value, multi-digit addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, measurement, geometry, and more. Aligned with NCTM standards and focal points, the instructional strategies:Enhance motivation and content retentionAddress individual intelligencesPromote writing as an important learning toolUse concrete models to make concepts meaningfulConnect mathematical ideas to the real worldTeach creative problem solvingDeepen and revitalize instruction using Sousa’s proven brain-compatible approach for helping every student develop self-confidence in mathematics!