When you think of summer what do you think of? My first thoughts are of swimming. Because I live in Texas where it is super-duper hot in the summer, swimming is a necessity. Well, maybe not a necessity, but it sure does make for a cooler ... Read More
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2021 Summer Game #1: War!
We have three boys and a girl. My three boys tend to be very competitive, to say the least. We have regular arm wrestling matches, foot races, and dare I even admit, distance spitting. So, if you were to ask them which math card game they enjoy most, ... Read More
RS2 Level G, Lesson 119
We just had a student email us with questions about RS2 Level G, Lesson 119. Well, actually, it was Worksheet 119-2, problem 4. Obviously, we need to see what the problems looks like. Here is the first problem. We are given an object and ... Read More
RS2 Level H, Lesson 32
Luke gave me call for help with RightStart Mathematics Level H. He was on Lesson 32 and confused on the formula for finding the perimeter of iterations of a fractal. Huh, you say? Well, Lesson 32 discusses Koch Snowflake, a very famous fractal. ... Read More
RS2 Level H, Lesson 30 and Lesson 31
Nicea called me for help with RightStart Mathematics Level H. She is homeschooled and is working through the program with some assistance from her mom, Julia, and a little assistance from me. Today’s question was Lesson 30, Box Fractal, and Lesson ... Read More
Struggling Learner: Counting Challenges
We’ve had some conversations lately with parents of children who are struggling with counting. Sharon writes: “Any tips for children with dyscalculia? My daughter has had a horrible time learning to count. She is now 7 and still has a very hard time ... Read More