Ideally, I would like to start this blog post by having you listen to the theme song from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in the background as I tell
Math Knitting Concepts & Examples
Math Knitting Concepts & Examples
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Help! I Have to Solve a Word Problem!
"Help! I have to solve a word problem!" If this plea sounds familiar, then this blog post is for you. You’re working on a set of math problems,
Introduce Children to Numbers Easily with These 8 Math Activities
Introduce Children to Numbers Easily with These 8 Math Activities
Numbers and counting are naturally a part of your child’s day. From counting his toes to saying, “one, two, three, go!” while playing in the yard, he
When Should You Let Your Child Use a Calculator?
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Hands-on Math Activities
Hands-on Math Activities
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Real Living Math: A Fresh Approach to Teaching Math
Real Living Math: A Fresh Approach to Teaching Math
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Learning Math Can Be as Sweet as Honey
Learning Math Can Be as Sweet as Honey
Years ago I had a class on early education where the author recounted how Rabbis used to make school enjoyable. After a little research I found this