It’s back-to-school time again! You’re learning a new set of names and getting used to a sea of new faces, and students are meeting new classmates and finding their way around new learning spaces and routines. Read More
Math fact fluency is crucial for students’ developing math skills. What fluency looks like varies depending on the age and skill level of your learners, from instant number recognition to seamless subtraction to memorizing the times tables. If kids aren’t spending lots of time worrying about the fundamentals, they can spend it problem-solving and applying higher-level skills instead. Read More
Tired of simple flash card drills? Looking to add an element of fun to practicing essential math skills? From number recognition to division to fractions, you can turn any skills review into a literal game with just a little bit of prep. Trust us: it’s worthwhile! Read More
As February turns into March, those of us in the northern hemisphere experience the turn from winter to spring. This month’s blog post explores five different season-shifting ideas for practicing a wide range of math skills with your young learners. Read More
Young learners are exposed to all kinds of graphs in math class: bar graphs, histograms, dot plots, scatter plots, and more! Winter vacation is a great opportunity to engage them with a real-life example of the application of line graphing. Read More