Battling the summer slide; Festive Fourth of July activities from Mathnasium

Published July 3, 2026 11:30 AM CDT

Angie Cramer from Mathnasium shares fun Fourth of July-themed activities that'll help keep math skills sharp!

Featured Activities
Sparkling Firework Art: Have kids fold paper and use paint or glitter to create symmetrical firework bursts when they press and open the paper. 
Tally the Treats: Fill jars with red, white, and blue treats (like popcorn, berries, marshmallows) and have kids tally and total the items. 
Super Stacking Challenge: Use red, white, and blue plastic cups for a stacking race. Kids estimate how many will stack to a certain height, then build and count. 
Rocket Target Launch: Create numbered landing zones with chalk or paper plates. Launch paper rockets and add up points based on where they land. 

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