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We all do it without thinking when we read: blending the sounds of phonograms together to make the word. It feels so natural; we don’t consciously sound out each letter and then blend them into a word. Somewhere between about…
If math brings tears, tension, or the familiar phrase “I’m bad at math,” take heart. Many bright, capable children struggle with math at some point. Struggling does not mean incapable. It is often a signal that the method needs adjusting.
Learning how to teach multiplication is easier when you help your child understand what multiplication means before expecting them to memorize facts. Start with concrete objects, move to pictures and arrays, and introduce abstract notation only after they understand the…
When math feels slow, frustrating, and full of one step forward, two steps back, the issue may not be ability so much as fluency. Math is like learning to read. A traditional math curriculum relies on rote memorization, similar to…
Homeschooling a child with Down syndrome is about balance. It’s about challenges and potential. Homeschooling can support growth and provide unique opportunities to address difficulties. Growth happens. It unfolds at its own pace, and many times, there are seeds of…
Homeschooling while working is a difficult but rewarding choice. For many parents, it feels impossible because they can’t fit the mold of a stereotypical homeschooling family. The vision of a stay-at-home mom, baking bread, raising 5 kids, attending co-op classes,…
Reversing numbers is extremely common in young children but can raise concerns for parents, who wonder whether it is a sign of dyslexia. It can be, but by itself, it isn’t a definitive symptom of dyslexia. As we discuss in…
What Is Mathematical Reasoning? Mathematical reasoning is the ability to think logically and make sense of math, to use what you know to figure out what you don’t. It can be as straightforward as knowing the numbers 4 and 6…
Parents often talk about wanting their children to feel confident with math, but confidence does not start with memorizing addition facts or completing daily worksheets. It begins with number sense, the foundational understanding that numbers have meaning, that they relate…
Learning how to tell time is a milestone skill that blends math understanding with real-world independence. Whether a child is just beginning to learn how to tell time on a clock or is ready for more advanced practice, such as…
Why Math Games Work “Mom! I don’t get it. I hate math!” Sound familiar? Challenges with math are common. When a child is stuck on a concept, it can be difficult to find a new way to explain it. If…
First, what is executive functioning? Executive functioning refers to a set of cognitive self-management skills: working memory, planning and organizing, impulse control, self-monitoring, and cognitive flexibility.1
