Math Manipulatives: A Fun, Hands-On Way To Learn Math
Math can be a pretty abstract concept for kids. Giving them an opportunity to see the math they are working on can really help them understand what they are learning. That’s why math manipulatives can help. In this post, let’s learn more about what math manipulatives are, how to use them, and some ideas on …
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Bridge the Gap Math: Helpful Review In One Book
If your child is struggling with math, needs extra review, or should probably firm up thei knowledge of foundational math, tutors can be expensive. That’s why Bridge the Gap Math exists. To help you become your child’s math tutor and help them excel at their areas of weakness so they can move ahead in their …
Arithmagic – A Math App
Games are a great way to learn and review subjects like math. Arithmagic combines the fun of defeating monsters with math skills through an app that’s available in both the Google Play Store and the Apple Store. Created by a Canadian game designer and a Canadian artist, this game offers 70 different levels of play …
Fractions: A List of Free Resources To Help Master This Skill
Understanding fractions can be tough. This collection of resources will help you teach and your child master this math skill, understanding what they are and how they work and what to do with them. >>> DOWNLOAD THIS FRACTIONS PACK <<< This post contains affiliate links. Food Activities & Games Toys/Manipulatives Tricks and Tips To Learn …
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Practical Money Skills
Financial literacy is the development of skills focused on money, such as making, budgeting, saving, investing, wise spending, and taxes. These skills are vital for the future of our children, and yet – they tend to not really be taught in a traditional sense. Practical Money Skills Canada has a collection of great resources to help …
10 Math Game Websites For Review
I love to think of different ways to make learning stick. One method is to use math game websites with bright, colourful activities and challenges. Here’s some of the sites we like to use when reviewing or practicing our math skills. 1. Coolmath.com – A long-time site that’s very well-known, CoolMath is actually a huge series of connected websites …
QUICKCHECK Math
In August 2010, I went to a local homeschool book sale and had the chance to connect with a company called QuickCheck math that offers a hands-on creative fun way to reinforce math skills. This product is made by Kinesis Education . Their sets are for Grades K through 3. They sent me out a …
Homeschool Math Advice
Math. Whether the word fills you with excitement or dread, we all teach it in our homeschools. This month, the Canadian Homeschool Blogging Team shares their experiences and advice surrounding math. Kimberly – Delay Formal Math? Are you unsure about how to handle math with your child? Does paper and pencil math move them (and …
Number Words – A Printable Quick-Reference Sheet
Learning the concept of numbers being written as words can be a little complex for a young mathematician. Being able to connect number words to numerals to values can be hard. My mom drew a sheet like this for my Grade 1 son when he was struggling and it made a huge difference in him …
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Right Start Math Review
I will be the first to admit it – I hated math in school. Hated it. Dreaded it. It gave me anxiety. So when we decided to homeschool this was the one big area I was not confident in. Math is a part of our everyday world and I didn’t want my kids to dread …