Many students need help with learning and mastering essential math skills. Why is that? Though some students thrive during math class, others easily tune out from a subject they see as tedious, dull, and repetitive. As a teacher and children’s advocate, Paulette Chaffee understands that math is not every student’s favorite subject, which is why she reveals […]
Learning Resources Gives Children a Chance to Learn Math Through Play #Review
Learning Through Play With Learning Resources, Better Than Book Work! Just about everyone you ask would say that they learn much better through hands on type of activities than just sitting and doing book work. Plus, it is WAY more fun to learn through play! Learning Resources has a variety of toys that will help […]
iTooch Educational Apps for Elementary, Middle, & Foreign Language Students! #AppReview
How do you find the educational app your child needs? The explosion of apps and educational websites can confuse even the most tech savvy of parents. As a homeschooling family of eight, it is important for us to find the best educational apps for our children. This week I was given the key to the […]
Go Math! Academy ~ Math CAN be fun! #HMHAcademy
I have to admit- I am a nerd! I have always loved Math and yes, I was even a “Mathlete” in high school. My son used to say he didn’t like math, now it is one of his favorite subjects. I’m not sure if it’s was his 6th grade teacher, or the fact that he finds […]
Are You Smarter Than a 3rd Grader?
Fun Ways to Teach Math to Your Kids Have you ever watched “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?” with Jeff Foxworthy? Sometimes I get embarrassed when I can’t answer the 3rd grade math questions and my son can. Math can be a tricky subject for some children to grasp. I found that by reinforcing […]