When my children were younger we would get season passes to Six Flags Over Texas. Going to an amusement park with six children can be pretty exciting and a tad stressful. Because there is a twelve year age difference between the oldest and … [Read more...] about 2021 Summer Game #9: Finding the Quotients
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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...] about Struggling Learner: Counting Challenges
2020 Summer Game #15: Piggyback Race
I was at a family reunion a few years back. We had four generations at the farm that my grandparents purchased many many years ago. My dad grew up on this patch of heaven, his sister and husband took over the farm and raised their family, then their … [Read more...] about 2020 Summer Game #15: Piggyback Race
2020 Summer Game #9: Long Chain Solitaire
As I was contemplating games for this week, I tossed around a couple ideas. Not able to make up my mind, I asked Dr. Cotter which game was her favorite. Without hesitation, she said, “Long Chain Solitaire”. I told her we’d played Short Chain … [Read more...] about 2020 Summer Game #9: Long Chain Solitaire
2017 Summer Game #9: Finding the Quotients
When the children were younger we would get season passes to Six Flags Over Texas. Going to an amusement park with six children can be pretty exciting and a tad stressful. Because there is a twelve year age difference between the oldest and … [Read more...] about 2017 Summer Game #9: Finding the Quotients
The Struggling Learner and Math Facts
We all have the best intentions to continue math fact practice over the summer, right? Somehow, though, time gets away. So, here we are, back at school, and guess what – MY KIDS HAVE FORGOTTEN EVERYTHING!!! Well, maybe not everything, but it might … [Read more...] about The Struggling Learner and Math Facts
