## The Toymaker's Mysterious Math Carnival - To Amuse & Delight

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 15, 2012.

A printable eBook set of ten mathematical paper toys that amuse and delight. Impossible? Improbable you say? Wait and see!

# The Toymaker's Mysterious Math Carnival

When I was in first grade, my first math workbook had color pictures of cowboys, candy, puppies and toys. I decided that this arithmetic thing was very cool and I couldn't wait for more. The next math book didn't have pictures at all and I remember feeling pretty much cheated. In second grade I got in trouble for illuminating the margins of my math homework. My love affair with numbers waned after that.

My first Kickstarter project is to design a way to make learning and reviewing math actually interesting, beautiful and colorful. If I can help even one kid get better at multiplication or discover something new, then I'll be a happy Toymaker.

The Toymaker's Mysterious Math Carnival will be a printable PDF eBook of ten printable paper toys designed to make learning and reviewing simple math a delight. The addition, subtraction, multiplication tables, division and fractions games will reinforce basic skills in a fun and entertaining way.

Here is a rough list of toy ideas. I can't wait to get started designing these!

Goal = Ten amusing paper toys that reinforce basic math facts, addition, subtraction multiplication, division and fractions.

1. A full set of multi-pies 1 through 12. (Right now what I have on my website only goes up to 6) These flash cards fold up into triangles. Cover the answer with your thumb and work your way around. = Multiplication and Division

2. A super simple number sorting game match the word three with the picture of three apples and the numeral 3. = Basic numeracy

3. A “shooting gallery” game where you blow over funny monster targets with a straw. Then add up the points. = Addition and possibly fractions

4. A memory concentration game where you have match up a card 9 -3 with a card  that says six. - = Subtraction

5. A “Feed the Carnival Animals” game where you have to put together plates of animal chow. ½, ¾ 5/6, etc. Fractions

6. A numbered fish game using a paper clip hook string and stick fishing pole. Addition and possibly subtraction Your “catch” might be a surprise. Be careful! Some of the fish will be stinky and cause the player to lose points.

7. A bowling arcade game with marbles. Addition and Subtraction.

8. A “Fortune Teller” guess the next number, skip counter game. Can you guess the next number that will appear in the crystal ball? 3,6,9,12,? Skip Counting

9. A Division game = A side show game.

10. A Multiplication Ferris wheel or possibly a bareback rider Fraction game.

# Rewards

A special note from the Toymaker...

I will be offering signed 8.5 x 11 laser jet prints suitable for framing as rewards. You pick which one that you would like.

Once the project funds I will be able to dedicate the time to finish the toys and convert them to printable PDF files. Part of the money will go to pay taxes, pay for editing and fund the gifts.

Thank you for your support of my big idea. My goal is to help grownups and kids spend time together making things. It is my wish to amuse and delight,

# My Dream Team

Dr. Marcia S. Popp is helping me as curriculum advisor. She is the author of three college level textbooks on elementary teaching methods and a master teacher.

Ronn Waters is also advising me on content. Besides being an amazing elementary school teacher with fifteen years of experience and an educational technology specialist, he is a very fine husband.

Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the lovely piano music in the video. You can hear more of his work at http://incompetech.com/m/c/royalty-free/

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"If one advances confidently
in the direction of his dreams
and endeavors to live the life
which he has imagined
he will meet with a success
unexpected in common hours."

Henry David Thoreau

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Funding period
Jun 20, 2012 - Jul 15, 2012 (25 days)

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My sincere thanks and I will add you to my mailing list so that you can keep up on my progress. Plus free paper toys in your inbox each month.

Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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\$10 = PDF digital download of the book when it is completed, including a Kickstarter exclusive bonus certificate. My sincere thanks and I'll add you to my mailing list so that you can keep up on my progress. (Note: All of the rewards below this include the PDF digital download as well as well as updates.)

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PDF digital download of the book when it is completed, including a Kickstarter exclusive bonus certificate. A special note from the Toymaker to you or the person of your choice, mailed anywhere in the world.

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Toymaker's Apprentice = One of the Carnival toys emailed to you or the person of your choice to test as they soon as they are completed with your name in the book proclaiming your contribution as toy tester extraordinaire. PDF digital download of the book when it is completed, including a Kickstarter exclusive bonus certificate. A special note from the Toymaker to you or the person of your choice, mailed anywhere in the world.

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One signed color Toymaker print, suitable for framing, mailed inside one of my books to anywhere in the US. Add 15 dollars for outside the US.

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Three signed color Toymaker prints mailed inside one of my books to anywhere in the US. Add 15 dollars for outside the US.

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Super friend of the Toymaker = All three of my paper toybooks, including the rare and out of print first book, signed by me. Plus the PDF download with special certificate and three signed color prints. (Add 20 dollars for outside the US)

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Ultimate super friend of the Toymaker = All three of my paper toybooks, including the rare and out of print first book, signed by me. Plus the PDF download with special certificate and five signed color prints. (Add 20 dollars for outside the US) Plus a heartfelt thank you phone call from me telling you how absolutely awesome you are for helping me with this project.

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Skype presentation to your school or group with Marilyn Scott-Waters. One fun hour of toymaking and demonstrations.

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Super Corporate Sponsor - A special page in the book, illustrated by me, dedicated to you and your company, extolling your virtues and saying how utterly wonderful you are.

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