#HOMESCHOOL MATH

Guest post by Kimberly Smith     Having a gifted learner can be a blessing as well as a challenge.  A blessing because your child is mastering a skill quickly.  And, a challenge…


Just the idea of teaching math is often intimidating, but when it comes to middle- or high school, it’s an entirely new level of trepidation.  If math has never been your strong suit, you…


Just the thought of math can leave most of us with slick palms!  As homeschooling parents, how are we supposed to teach math if it gives us anxiety just thinking about it?  Thankfully, in our…


OCTOBER 16, 2018

Mole Day Study Tips

Mole Day? Nope, not a furry mammal... No, not a sauce from Mexican cuisine…  and, nope not even Guacamole (which is amazing by the way!) I’m sure all of our chemistry and math nerds know…


SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Growing Lessons in Math

Kids’ Gardens: Growing Lessons In Math To learn more about math today, kids don’t have to board a bus to school or look at a chalkboard filled with numbers. Instead, they can venture…


Does teaching math make you wanna pull your hair out? If so, you’re not alone! For many, this is the dealbreaker in their homeschooling career. Since many feel they can’t teach this subject…


By Karen Branch - Homeschool math guest post sponsored by CTC Math There’s that moment in every comedy where the befuddled comic relief character says, “Wait a second…” as he notices…


Looking for more ways to reinforce math concepts for your children? Try math manipulatives! Depending on your child’s learning style, math manipulatives may be supplemental or your child might…


Four years ago, I attended my second homeschool conference and learned a valuable lesson from families who were exhibitors. The lesson learned is one I most certainly will use as I raise my daughter.…


  #1: Effectiveness Many math programs might look exciting...but the main question you should ask is, are they effective? Do kids who use the program understand math better than the kids…