Explore & Wonder: Math Sites I Recommend
These are some of my favorite free resources for sparking math conversations, deep thinking, and joyful problem solving. From games and puzzles to classroom routines and visual tools, each site below invites learners to explore math in creative and meaningful ways.
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Problem-Solving Routines & Tasks
Same But Different Math
Grades PreK–Algebra: A routine for comparing and reasoningWhich One Doesn’t Belong?
Grades PreK–12: Visual prompts for rich discussionsWould You Rather?
Grades K–12: Justify your reasoning with real-world mathNumberless Word Problems
Grades K–6: PowerPoint lessons to promote sense-making3-Act Tasks & More 3-Act Tasks
(Elementary) Grades K–6: Story-based problem solving with short video clips -
Visual Thinking & Reasoning
Math Visuals — Grades K–8: Visuals that support deep understanding
Number Talk Images — Grades PreK–8: Number talks, visual routines, and more
Steve Wyborney – Splat! and Esti-Mysteries — Grades K–8: Routines for algebraic thinking and subitizing
Inside Mathematics — Grades K–10: Problem-solving tasks aligned to Common Core standards
NRICH — Grades PreK–12: Problem-solving tasks, games, and puzzles
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Games & Playful Math
Math for Love — Grades PreK–6: Games, lessons, and puzzles that build fluency and joy
Early Family Math — PreK–2: Storybooks, games, and activities for home and school
Bedtime Math — Grades PreK–3: Playful math stories and questions for families
SET Game — All ages: Daily logic and pattern recognition game
KenKen Puzzles — Any Grade: Daily logic and math puzzles by difficulty level