Fun With Maths – 5 Rare and Cool Ideas Kids Will Love
In my experience teaching kids, I have seen one thing again and again—children enjoy maths only when it feels like magic. So in this blog, I will share 5 rare, simple, and fun maths ideas that make children smile and say “WOW!” These tricks are easy, safe, and perfect for any age.
How can a simple number trick make maths fun for kids?
The Birthday Number Trick (Feels Like Magic)
This trick surprises every child because the final answer becomes their birthday.
Steps:
- Choose your birth month number (April = 4).
- Multiply by 4.
- Add 6.
- Multiply by 25.
- Add your birth date.
- Subtract 150.
Your answer becomes your month and date together!
Kids love this because it feels like they are doing real magic.
How do kids multiply fast without writing anything?
The Finger Trick for the 9 Times Table
This is the easiest and coolest way to teach children multiplication.
Example:
To find 9 × 4
– Fold your 4th finger
– Left of the fold = 3
– Right of the fold = 6
→ Answer = 36
Children feel proud when they do this without a pen.
What simple pattern can make maths feel exciting?
The Odd Number Pyramid Trick
Let kids discover a hidden pattern:
- 1 = 1²
- 1 + 3 = 4
- 1 + 3 + 5 = 9
- 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 16
All sums of odd numbers become perfect squares.
This is a wonderful “Aha!” moment for students who think maths is only about solving.
How can everyday objects like calendars make maths fun?
The Calendar Box Trick
Ask kids to pick any 2×2 square of dates from a monthly calendar.
Example:
10 | 11
17 | 18
Take the biggest number and subtract the smallest:
18 – 10 = 8
This result is always 7 or 8, no matter which square they choose.
Children enjoy testing it again and again.
What maths trick feels like a secret code?
The Magic Number 1089
This one feels like a maths mystery.
Steps:
- Choose any 3-digit number with different digits.
- Reverse it.
- Subtract smaller from bigger.
- Reverse the answer.
- Add both numbers.
The final answer is always 1089.
Kids feel like they have discovered a secret maths password.
Final Thoughts – Why Fun With Maths Helps Children Learn Better
In my years of working with kids, I have learned that maths becomes easier when it becomes playful. These tricks build confidence, help children think better, and make them curious. When learning feels fun, understanding happens naturally.
If you want more such easy tricks or full worksheets, I can create them for you.
