In response to a parents report, I “invented” a method of long division while driving home. Continue Reading →
Long Division with Playing Cards
What makes grownups learn?
Guest post over at Math For Grown Ups! Continue Reading →
Embracing the Not-Knowing at a Homeschool Convention and in Math
Being in the not-knowing is the best place to be – whether you’re excited about an upcoming homeschool convention or about math! Continue Reading →
Help! I’m Going to the Texas Home School Coalition Conference!
What should I learn? What should I ask? Are you going? Want to meet up? I’M SO EXCITED! Continue Reading →
Perimeter and Area of Mommy’s Necklace
Another Count 10, Read 10 activity! This time an opportunity to talk area and perimeter using your necklace. Continue Reading →
Mathematician Parent: John Golden
Another story of math and parenting. Dr. John Golden, professor and author of Math Hombre, talks about his family’s thoughts and feelings on math. Continue Reading →
Cuisenaire Rods
This is the first in the Cuisenaire Rods series. Video showing how to engage kids in learning coordinate pairs by tapping into their creativity. Continue Reading →
[50 Word Friday] A Boy Wonders About Math and His World
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Inspired by a friend at work, this 50 word mini-article is a brief comparison of two irrational numbers – and the wonderment that they SHOULD be rational. Even whole! Continue Reading →
Count 10 Read 10: Random Number Game
Part of the Count 10 Read 10 series, this bedtime game can also be played in the car, at the grocery store and at the doctor’s office. It needs no equipment and can be played with 2-100 players. Continue Reading →
Frustrations with IXL Math – A Review
IXL Math Practice HAD some issues. But they’ve shown they’re focused on improving – putting them on my highly recommended list! Continue Reading →