Is Math More Than Arithmetic?
October 22, 2026
When you hear the word mathematics, what comes to mind? Addition problems? Multiplication facts? Long division? For many of us, mathematics has always meant working
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Why Number Sense Matters
September 3, 2026
What if your child could look at a number and actually SEE it? Not just recognize the symbol 8, but understand that 8 is five and three,
Subitizing: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
August 27, 2026
What if one of the most important math skills your child can develop begins with simply looking at a group of objects and knowing how
Teaching Children to Think Like Mathematicians
August 20, 2026
For generations, children have often learned mathematics in much the same way: learn the numbers, memorize the facts, follow the steps, complete the worksheet,
Cotter Abacus vs. Colored Rods
August 13, 2026
One of the joys of homeschooling is being able to slow down and ask an important question:Â Does my child really understand this, or have
Memorizing Math Facts or Knowing Them? There IS a Big Difference
August 6, 2026
“Has your child memorized the multiplication facts yet?” It’s a question many homeschool parents hear—and often worry about. For generations, we’ve been told that