Have you ever found yourself ready to throw that laptop you're using to search for an explanation for how to solve your child’s math homework against the wall while thinking, Why can’t they just multiply the normal way? Or desperately tried to help them with their math homework while...
As the school year plunges forward, it won’t be long before the math homework starts to make its way to your table (if it hasn’t already). In grades 3rd - 6th, homework usually consists of reading independently in order to meet a reading goal, or math worksheets. This...
As a teacher and math fanatic, if there is one thing I love it’s witty math themed t-shirts and I have a closet full of them! Recently while scrolling through my Facebook feed an ad came up that had a few that caught my eye including one that really triggered me that said...
Just like that, here we are in full blown Back to School season! There is so much to do and think about and it's likely that your child is also getting hyped up worrying about who their teacher(s) will be and if they will get lucky enough to have their closest friends in their class. With...
When it comes to teaching a student or helping your child in math, having credible accessible resources at your fingertips is critical. For a student to master and retain a new math skill, they need quality instruction and modeling from a teacher, guided practice, independent practice and...
Dear First Year Teacher,
We see you. You have a heart of gold and dreams to use the power of education to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. You want to inspire, motivate and empower them to reach their full potential so that they can in turn make a positive impact on the...
Dear Parents and Teachers,
Already the store aisles are full of loose-leaf paper and folders and there are little bins popping up in between to hold glue sticks, pencils and markers. As a teacher I see these and mentally note that I need to start getting my act together and prepare for...
It can be hard to motivate your child to put in extra work, whether helping around the house or practicing to keep their math skills sharp over summer break. I know for me personally as a parent, one of my biggest weaknesses is doing everything myself so that 1.) I don’t have to argue...
So many times parents have said to me, “I want to help my child with math, but I have no idea where to start and I’m afraid I may do more harm than good.” However, what many parents forget is that there is something that they can help their child with that is not only sure...
In the last few days of the school year, you probably received flyers and messages from school about different summer programs your child could participate in either at school, within the community, at a local college or online. With so many different options, it can be confusing trying to...
A parent recently asked me, “What is the most important math skill my child should have mastered this past school year? Which one is going to cause the most problems next year if not mastered now?” This question did get me thinking. Each school year your child learns countless new...
Trying to find the most worthwhile way to help your child in math can be a little overwhelming. We get it. As a parent it can be confusing just trying to figure out where to start, what math skills they need to focus on, and identify a reliable program that will actually have an...
