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Don’t Say This
Do you ever say to your child, “I wasn’t good at math, either,” followed by “I’m more of a English (or other topic) person.” Pardon the caps while I write, “STOP SAYING THAT!” I know you’re probably trying to show sympathy as your child puzzles through math homework. Or trying to be honest. Or sharing Continue reading
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Cooking up Math
Did you know that you have a math lab in your home? It’s called the kitchen and is a perfect place for you to practice estimation and measurement with kids. Whether you are a cook who uses exact measurements, or one who uses handfuls and pinches, help them to learn. A bag of salad feeds about how many people? Continue reading
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Books in Your Home
Studies show that the number of books in your home library directly correlates to your child’s achievement. This isn’t surprising, because children who see books in the home, read books in the home, and are read to at home become better and more fluent readers. It’s reading practice. Our home library is extensive. My professional books Continue reading
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Advice: How to Be a Good Parent
These Van Gogh sunflowers amaze me. Every one looks different and is in a varied state of growth. They’re pointing every which way, too, which is part of their charm. To me, they look like a group of children, no two exactly the same. Each sunflower-child looks different because of some genetic variation mixed with its growing environment. This Continue reading
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