Cuisenaire Rods can be used for all sorts of things – including teaching some Pythagorean Theorem goodies using right triangles and squares! Continue Reading →
Cuisenaire Rods Go Pythagorean!
Product Review: Brainetics Disc 1
The first in the Brainetics review series. Disc #1 was lots of fun. I’m looking forward to #3. (I’ve skipped #2 because I’m impatient!) Continue Reading →
The Flashcard Hater’s Answer to Math Facts!
Want your children to learn math facts but can’t stand flashcards? Try out the iPhone/iPad app MultiAlien for FREE this weekend! Continue Reading →
Long Division with Sumology Number Tiles
My invented and fun method of doing, teaching and/or learning long division. I used the Sumology game from Simply Fun, too! Continue Reading →
The Math of Parenting
If you’re a parent, you do math. This guest article by Laura Laing of MathForGrownups.com shows just how math is all over your world! Continue Reading →
Mathematician Parent: David Wees
This week’s math parent has a five year old who knows almost as much math as he does. And more science! Continue Reading →
How to Teach Right Triangles when Crossing the Street
You expose yourself to more risk when you take the fast route between your car and the store. Sometimes the hypotenuse in a right triangle isn’t the best way to go! Continue Reading →
The 1-2-3 Song
So many children’s songs are to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – now there’s one more – The 1-2-3 Song! Continue Reading →
How to Integrate Math into Geography
It’s a great day to integrate math into everything. Here’s a way to help geography be more fun, and get some cool math in! Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday: An Example of Count 10 Read 10
Check out this picture from my family’s Count 10 Read 10 routine. And get ready for the discussion (via webinar) tonight at 8:30 CST. Continue Reading →