Pi Day Activities for Elementary Students

Pi Day is an annual math holiday on March 14. This numerical date was selected because the digits of Pi are 3.14. There are many different ways to celebrate Pi Day in the elementary classroom. Let’s look at four Pi Day Activities you can use with your students.

1. Pi Day Math Activities

Students can complete differentiated activities to show how Pi relates to the real world. Students will learn about the history of Pi, the number Pi, how to use Pi, and much more. Topics reviewed include operations, fractions, measurement, geometry, data, line plots, and more.

Pi Day Activities Features:

• 6 different Engaging Math Activities
• NO PREP, Print &; GO Activities! (Only materials needed: scissors, tape, card stock or stiff paper, 2-10 different colored crayons or markers, and a pencil).
• FUN & rigorous activities centered on elementary math curriculum
• HIGH QUALITY CLIPART is included
• Topics covered: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Comparing Fractions, Measurement with inches, Geometry, Data, Statistics, Line Plots, Pictographs, and the number Pi
• Print Version is ready to go
• Digital Version for Google Classroom included too

2. Pi Day Math Centers

These Pi Day math centers are intended to help students understand 3.14 in its relation to the world and mathematics. Students will rotate through the eight different Pi Day math centers to learn the history of Pi, add and subtract fractions of pie, the formulas associated with Pi for circumference, and other key Pi concepts.

Pi Day Centers Features:

• 8 different math stations (math centers) to engage students
• Teacher facilitated activity for 60-90 minutes of classroom time
• BONUS “Pi Eating” Station Table Tent included!
• Student Station Guide or Student Mini Book of Pi helps students record their answers
• ALL ANSWER KEYS included

3. Pi Day Read Aloud

This Pi Day Math Read Aloud is “Sir Cumference and the Fraction Faire” by Cindy Neuschwander.  The book is not included in the Math Read Aloud packet. You can purchase the book separately HERE.

The Math Read Aloud packet includes comprehension questions, discussion questions, activities, teacher directions, and a read aloud report. “Sir Cumference and the Fraction Faire” is a great book to read in your math class. Students make real world connections with fractions in the land of Fracton.

It’s also a great way to introduce the topic of fractions. This activity will review what a numerator and denominator are, how they work, and what ordering fractions means. Students will find errors in how people thought fractions worked and spark math conversations about how fractions really work.

THIS SIR CUMFERENCE FRACTION MATH ACTIVITY PACKET FEATURES:

• 4 different Engaging Math & Reading Activities
• NO PREP, Print & GO Activities! (Only materials needed: scissors, tape/glue, card stock or stiff paper, crayons or markers, and a pencil).
• FUN & rigorous activities centered on reading in elementary math curriculum
• Topics covered: Fractions

4. Pi Day Paper Chain, Word Scramble, and Ideas

These fun Pi Day worksheets include a paper chain, word scramble and a guide for you as you plan Pi day in your classroom. Make it a fun day this year and plan ahead. Create a paper chain of 100 digits of Pi, or find words related to Pi Day in the fun word scramble. Choose what’s best for your classroom.

Included:

• list of 30+ activities for Pi Day
• concept development activities for grades K-12
• activities with NO PREP
• Pi Day Word Scramble worksheet and answer key included
• Pi Day Paper Chain NO PREP worksheet activity included

Pi Day Math Activities Bundle

Ready to have a Pi Day party? This Pi Day Activities Bundle is perfect for your March 14th party. Included in the bundle are math centers, math activities, math worksheets, math printables, math read aloud, math crafts and more. Not only is it does it help your students with their critical thinking and problem solving skills, but it also gives students review of basic operations and fractions. Use this bundle for classwork, fast finishers, or Math Centers!

THIS PI DAY ACTIVITIES BUNDLE FEATURES:

• 8 different math centers to engage students
• Answer Keys for all math centers
• Student answer guide for math centers
• Pi Day Math {2 versions with answer key}
• Pie Fractions {with answer key}
• Pie Measurement {with answer key}
• Create Pi City {with directions & example}
• Pi Number Stats {2 student response papers & teacher set}
• Pi Day Selfie
• 4 Read Aloud activities and math craft
• Paper Chain Pi number craft
• Pi Day Word scramble