Are you one of those people who are “bad at math”? Try these tips to avoid passing your negative feelings along to your kids and help them love math. And, learn how CTCMath can help! Math is one of those subjects that seems to intimidate adults and children alike. We nurse our negative feelings about long-division or solving for x… View Post
3 Inexpensive Screen-Free Games That Make Math Fun
If you’re looking for inexpensive, screen-free games that make math fun, check out the games from Absolute Zero. From practicing sums of ten to adding positive and negative integers, kids can practice vital math skills, all while having a blast! I have a confession. When I’m playing games with friends and family, I make every effort not to be the… View Post
Tips for Taking a Summer Break from Math Workbooks
Whether it’s summer break or you’re just burned out, sometimes you and your kids need a break from math workbooks, but that doesn’t mean you have to let math slide. Try these ideas for keeping math skills sharp while you take a break from math worksheets. It’s summertime. You’re ready for a break from teaching math as much as your… View Post
When Your Reader Struggles: What May Be Missing
Written by Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. Between the tears and the slipping progress in schoolwork, you know he’s struggling. But why? The first step in helping your child overcome his struggles is figuring out what’s causing them. This post is sponsored by Lindamood-Bell Academy. Please read my full disclosure policy for more details. Perhaps he is struggling with a more challenging curriculum this… View Post
Using Mini-offices in Your Homeschool
When my kids were little, mini-offices were all the rage in homeschools and classrooms. A while back, I referred to them in a blog post and was surprised to learn that there are people who have never heard of a mini-office. I’m not going to lie. It made me feel a little old. So, I decided that I needed to… View Post