Money, Money, Money: Teaching Your Kids About Finances

Part #2: Money Math!
Missed Part 1? [Read it Here].
Money and math, money and math, go together like a horse and carriage… uh… tea and a hot bath… uh… let’s move on, shall we?
Random non-rhyming tunes aside, money and math are, indeed, a great pair. You can be a great parent and teach your kids the [...]

Money, Money, Money: Teaching Your Kids About Finances

Part #1: Learning the Basics
We all know how important it is for our kids to learn about money, but when is the right time to start? The answer is now! Kids are never too young to learn the value and uses of money, and if you start them early, they’ll have an easier time managing [...]

Kiss Your Brain: Avoid the Summer Brain Drain

-From the Desk of Heather Tuttle, Curriculum Writer-
As the month of May comes to a close, your little ones have probably already begun their countdown to the much anticipated summer vacation. As much as your studious pupils deserve some fun and relaxation, it’s important that their brains don’t take a break all summer long. Research [...]

Raising a Brainiac

Interested in growing your kids’ brains and their love for learning right in the comfort of your own home? Research shows the more learning opportunities kids are given at home, the better they do in school. A great way to give your kids a chance to learn at home is to mix learning with things [...]

Little Learnings 123s

Last month, we brought you a collection of easy ways to practice the ABCs with your child in your everyday life. Now, we’re back with another collection of little learnings to help you bring learning numbers and math concepts beyond the classroom!

Family Photos Sleuth: Leaf through a family photo album with your child. Point out [...]

Ask a Teacher: Trouble with Math?

Question:
What is the best way to teach a 7 yr old how to handle reading problems using subtraction and addition?

Answer:
When solving a story problem, have your child look for clue words.

Some clue words for addition are:

Add

Sum

Total

In all

All together

Some clue words for subtraction are:

Subtract

Difference

Less than

Have left

How much more

Take away

These words tell you the kind of [...]