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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Wordless Wednesday: An Example of Count 10 Read 10
Check out this picture from my family’s Count 10 Read 10 routine.
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Finding Patterns in a Lokta Paper Blank Book
Part of the Count 10 Read 10 series, this activity is good anywhere. Just about anything, from argyle socks to zoot suits can have curious patterns. Here’s one way to play with them.
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Mathematician Parent: Marilyn Curtain-Phillips
The fourth in the math and parenting series, Marilyn Curtain-Phillips, author of two books, talks about math and her family.
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Cuisenaire Rod Art Inspires Thought and Decision
How to make Cuisenaire Rod Art a learning experience in both graphing and mathematics – like researchers do!
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[50 Word Friday] A Conversation Between Parents After a Homeschool Convention
50 Word Friday strikes again! In celebration of my first homeschool convention, I’m hoping this conversation is one I’ll be having tonight!
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Long Division with Playing Cards
In response to a parents report, I “invented” a method of long division while driving home.
About MathFour.com
I’m Bon Crowder and the photos above are both of me – in 1989 and today. I’m a Generation X mom of Generation Z kids. I began peer tutoring in high school in 1984.
MathFour.com is the “today” version of me helping peers be comfortable in math. If you’re a Gen-X parent, you’re in the right place!
Wanna connect? Give me a call at 713-557-8048.