How can you make math a part of your child’s day without it seeming like torture? Before you drag out the “extra” worksheets you asked your child’s teacher to send home or reach for the flashcards, let me share some tricks that will help you incorporate mathematical facts and mathematical thinking into your day that...Read More
My husband and I love watching stand-up comedy. One of our favorite comedians is Nate Bargatze. In one of his specials, he talks about having to help his third-grade daughter with her math homework. In the segment, he jokes this math is SO different that parents have to watch a 40-minute Youtube video to teach...Read More
Are you looking for some Valentine’s Day activities to do at home? Check out some simple activities you can do at home as well as a free math printable for your child to complete! Write Notes of Kindness Valentine’s Day is about being kind to one another and spending time with the people you love. ...Read More
Isn’t it amazing how numbers work together? Maybe you’ve seen some cool math tricks or possibly you know a few. These math tricks are a quick and easy way to calculate numbers in your head, which will save you time! Of course, it is important that your child understands the proper way to solve problems...Read More
Can you believe Halloween is just right around the corner? What an exciting time for children and parents alike. This is a great time to work off of children’s excitement and use this towards learning math. There are so many opportunities to incorporate Halloween-themed activities at home. This may help concepts stick better, since the...Read More
If a child has math facts memorized early on in elementary school, this adds a tremendous advantage to their learning. When children are able to add and subtract basic math facts fluently, this will help them with more advanced concepts. Beyond memorizing, understanding mental strategies will help improve their self-confidence. Let’s take a look at...Read More
I find myself working a lot with my daughter on math facts now that she understands the concept of addition. There are so many tricks and strategies that students are taught. It can be hard to prioritize what to master first. One set of facts that we have been working on are different ways to...Read More
