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Tag Archives: unschooling
Time and Technology – Are we missing some math practice?
The way we tell time now is much different than it was long ago. Is that depriving our kids? Continue Reading →
Teaching Time Isn’t Only About Telling Time
Teaching time seems pretty straightforward. But when you think about how adults view time, it becomes a little slippery. Continue Reading →
A Human Interest Story Involving Math: The $100 Battery Charger
A story of generosity that doesn’t look like it has math in it – until you really look! Continue Reading →
Teaching Geometry with Pickles
Another place to see geometry in action – Vlasic has segmented pickles (like cylinders) into ovals (like ellipses)! Continue Reading →
Unrecognized Math Conversations
I saw two bright women have an entertaining conversation about math. And the one with a strong math background didn’t even recognize it! 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 →