So you like the idea of hands-on math learning. In theory. But you don’t actually know how to make that happen. What manipulatives do you need to have on hand? How do you use the materials you’ve got to explain the math concepts you want to share? Join me as I show you how to use […]
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How Much Math is Enough for High School?
When you started homeschooling, you were all about a relaxed approach to math. Hands-on learning. Math in real life. But now you’re starting down high school. You wake up at night in a cold sweat. What if you put them in a traditional classroom for high school math or science and your lack of diligence is […]
Discovering Math in Nature
Maybe a math textbook isn’t quite your thing. Perhaps you (or your kids) would prefer to be out in nature, discovering the beauty of God’s creation. But what if you could discover math in nature? Join us as we chat with Cindy West of Our Journey Westward and author of Loving Living Math about the math […]
Math is a Foreign Language
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m just not a math person.” It’s popular to talk about how hard math is. But what if the key is to think of math as a foreign language – to focus on understanding the vocabulary and the communication? Join me as we chat with Dennis DeNoia, a.k.a. Mr. D. […]
The Data about Falling Behind in Math
Have you read articles or studies about the danger of children “falling behind” in math? Some articles draw a straight line from falling behind in early elementary school math to lower graduation and college acceptance rates to lower wages at an adult. It’s enough to make a homeschool parent’s head spin. But what’s the truth behind […]
Introducing Teaching Textbooks 3.0
If you homeschool children of multiple ages, the two best strategies you can employ are family schooling (teaching everyone all together) or independent learning opportunities. And we have found digital curriculum to be one of the easiest ways to create truly independent learning opportunities. My oldest son excels in math, but is moderately dyslexic. It was […]
Algebra for the Average Elementary Student
We usually think of algebra and solving equations as something reserved for the “big kids” – middle schoolers and high schoolers. But math is really just a language we use to communicate about life. And if we can explore and talk about it in a tangible, hands-on way, then there really is no reason why […]
Is “Doing Math” in Your Homeschool Really Enough?
In most homeschool families, doing math is pretty high on the priority list. We all want to make sure our kids know basic math facts and can complete math problems accurately. But is that really enough?Knowledge without UnderstandingImagine that you are learning most any other subject under the sun. Let’s say, for example, you are […]
Math Month Resource Roundup
Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Did you know that April is National Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month? Around here, we’ve made somewhat of an annual tradition of celebrating Math Month with homeschool math curriculum reviews, info about online classes, free printables, best practice tips, math resources and ideas, coupon codes, and giveaways! Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 FREE Math […]
Why Online Learning Makes Sense for Math
If you’ve been around a while, you know that we love doing math family-style. But, while we’re able to do a lot through hands-on exploration and discussion, there is a limit. For math practice, we really need a way to be able to differentiate. Each student needs work geared specifically towards his or her own […]