How To Avoid Homeschool Math Mistakes

Mathematics is often a daunting subject, especially when you’re tackling it from the unique vantage of a homeschooling environment. Parents who take on the brave mantle of guiding their children through the numerically intricate path of math education can face numerous challenges, but also hold the reins to steering a child’s understanding beyond rote learning... Continue reading

The 3 Math Myths

As an elementary school teacher, one of the most common challenges I face in the classroom is helping students overcome their fear of mathematics. It is disheartening to see how the beliefs and misconceptions about math can impact a child’s confidence and performance in school. One of the reasons why this happens is because they... Continue reading

Are You Praising Your Child Wrong?

It’s natural for parents to want to shower their children with praise. After all, we want them to feel good about themselves and be successful in life, right? But new research shows that we might be doing more harm than good with our constant compliments. Turns out, praising kids about how smart they are can... Continue reading

Why Spatial Reasoning Is So Important For Mathematics

Do you remember the first time you solved a puzzle? The satisfaction of completing it and finally understanding how all the pieces fit together was an amazing feeling. As parents, we want to give our children the best opportunities for success in life, and part of that includes helping them develop strong problem-solving skills such... Continue reading

What Do The Studies Show?

After two years of disruptions, it is safe to say that the pandemic has impacted children’s education. With an estimated 90% of all children worldwide who have had their education disrupted, change is needed. Students cannot continue to be pulled in and out of school and be expected to learn the same way in front... Continue reading