Don’t pressure them for time
Don’t pressure them for time please, it is counter productive: Pressuring for time sends the message that math is a race, instead of a thinking game. Fear of running out […]
Always time for fun games
Have any dominoes lying around? Apart from playing the traditional game, try this fun suggestion to start up a conversation about numbers. Our activity, in the link below, will interest […]
Fraction notation activities and cards: 3 activities to illustrate fraction notation and concepts
Why are fractions difficult? There are several reasons fractions are extremely difficult for students with dyscalculia. Both the notation, using two numbers close to each other, and the different […]
Graph paper is beneficial for all math students!
When you are shopping for school supplies, think about an extra journal or package of three ring binder paper: quad lined paper is the first and most economical help for […]
Shapin’up: first, second, and third place
This new free download is a game to practice the use of cardinal numbers. It uses shapes in different colors and sizes, and other manipulatives like lego’s and is […]
Number books make a good bedtime read!
When you are selecting books to read to your kids at bedtime, consider a book that deals with numbers and calculations. Children love to hear the same familiar story over […]