Flowerpot Math
This inexpensive and fun game allows children to plant their own flowers and practice math at the same time!
Items needed: 4 inch by 6 inch index cards
popsicle sticks/ craft sticks
scissors- regular and wavy edge (to make flowers)
glue
ruler
markers
yellow card stock (or color of choice) - optional
Click above image to see close up view.
This came to me as I was shopping at the Dollar Tree. They had these wonderful 4x6 index cards and popsicle sticks for $1.00 each :o) With deals like these, this project can be made with very little money.
I also bought the wavy edged scissors there for $1.00. It is fast becoming my favorite store. :o)
Even though this is not a printable game.. I hope you enjoy and creat it with your kids! The majority of time spent making this game is spent cutting flowers. Keeping this in mind, keep them somewhat easy to create and cut! You can always add more flowers as you get them cut, glued and labeled.
To store the flower pot game:
This game fits perfectly into a plastic shoebox with lid! (usually sold for $1.00)
Start by measuring your flowerpots and cutting them.
The top is 6 inches long. The bottom is 3- 1/2 inches long. Cut the sides to angle and glue together two flower pots along bottom and sides. NOTE- leave top open (six inch side) to add flowers into. Set aside for glue to dry.
We had made flower pots for numbers 2-10. I now need to add 11-20. :o)
Next come the flowers.
I used a 2- 1/2 inch circle and drew around it with pencil. Using a wavy cut scissors I cut the daisies. I used a regular straight cutting scissors to make the tulips, then adding an easy cut across the top with a wavy edge scissors to create a tulip.
*Hint- wavy edge scissors works better than a zig-zag cut scissors because, it is smoother and easier on childrens hands. Also it doesn't get stuck on the flowerpots as easily when using a wavy edged scissors.
Glue one flower per popsicle stick/craft stick (1/2 to 1 inch of stick onto flower). Set upside down to dry.
Once dry decorate.
Each flowerpot recieves a number and corresponding flowers.
Each flower recieves a math problem to be solved.

***Remember to keep the kids involved in creating games. Older kids can help cut, while younger kids love to help add the stems (sticks) to the flowers!***
Here's what to do:
To play:
Children solve the math problem on the flowers by placing them into the correct flowerpot. Simply insert the flower stem into the top of the flowerpot with the corresponding number to match the answer of the equation on the flower.
At our house, I usually check the flowerpots to see how the flowers grew (see if they are correct). If using in a school, other children can check their friends or you could put answers in small print on back of each flower for self checking.