How to Conquer Math Anxiety
Breaking the Cycle of Math Anxiety I hate math!!! Have you ever heard your kids say that? I’ve found it written on the bottom of their math assignments. It’s certainly not fun to do math if it causes...
View ArticleMath in Focus Homeschool
What is Math in Focus? Math in Focus combines the Singapore approach to math with a configuration that is easy to use and understand. In this workshop we will demonstrate the Singapore approach to math...
View ArticleGuess Who’s Coming to Homeschooling? Techies!
A recent article in Wired Magazine proclaimed there’s a new kid on the block in the homeschooling community, who like most of us, began homeschooling to provide things for their kids—things which they...
View ArticleAn Introduction to Math-U-See
What is Math-U-See? Steve Demme shares what makes Math-U-See different, and he explains the basis for applying math to your everyday life experiences. Math for Life Steve Demme shares what makes...
View ArticleMath on a Mission
If there was a way to curb self-centeredness and ignite a passion for math in your kids at the same time, would you try it? Math + Generosity = Multiplied Blessings Math lessons harnessed to acts of...
View ArticleWhen Math Manipulatives Aren’t Enough
Fractions began making sense to me the day we each brought a chocolate bar to class and completed a “Candy Bar Math” worksheet using the squares. Sadly, other than that, my math education was lacking...
View ArticleConsidering Math Education
Does your child struggle with math? Family Magazine recently chatted with mathematician and teacher Dr. Craig Hane about his views on why many students have difficulty learning upper level math and...
View ArticleMath Manipulatives
Not Just for “Little Kids” For many people, the mention of math manipulatives calls to mind cute little bears used for counting, or craft sticks tied in bundles to illustrate place value. Once those...
View ArticleMath and Art?
Okay, I’m supposed to write a math column . . . about art. Does that seem like a paradox to you? Aren’t math and art supposed to be mutually exclusive? Aren’t left brain dominant people not supposed to...
View ArticleCovering the Basics
How Can I Build a Good Foundation with the Basics? A common question plagues nearly every homeschool parent during their homeschool years: Am I teaching enough? We want to know that our curriculum...
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