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New to teaching math for a fifth grader? Here are five things I wish I knew earlier … along with an amazing hack for teaching homeschool math to all grades!
Math doesn’t have to be boring, much less impossible! As homeschool parents, we have the freedom to find ways to make math problems enjoyable and help our kids build a strong foundation in math.
Math can be a tough subject for many children, and I have yet to meet a child who says math is their favorite class—whether they homeschool or not. And if you’re a homeschool parent, you know that giving your kids the math help they need gets more challenging each year. But we know students need…
I am so excited to share our Preschool Leaf Math projects. This post will show you some creative ways to use nature to learn simple math concepts. Making a preschool math setup is really simple. In this case, all we did was utilize nature for play and learning. We invite you to adopt similar, open-ended…
As a homeschooling mom, I’ve sometimes struggled to find reading resources that both my boys and I love, especially great math books. Over the years, though, we’ve gathered a list of not just good math books, but great ones! You know, the kind that your kids will read just for fun … and they’re learning important…
“Why do I need to learn algebra? When will I ever use this in real life, anyway?” Have you ever heard your kids say this? Or maybe you remember saying it when you were a student! Why does math matter? I distinctly remember having a similar complaint myself as a high schooler who did not…
Getting hands-on with math is one of the best ways to help it “click,” especially if you have high-energy learners. And the great thing is, you don’t really need many special tools to combine math with playtime. Often, you can simply tie math practice in with outdoor activities that your kids already love to do….
I love gardening. It can be such a fulfilling way to connect with the natural world. (Plus, with the cost of groceries these days, many of us are becoming more interested in growing our own food!) But the garden can provide more than just food for homeschooling families. It can also provide a great way…
