The terms development or developmentally appropriate are frequently used, but finding good definitions is difficult. A dictionary defines develop as growing and becoming more mature or advanced. We see physical
A few years ago while on a shuttle to speak at a math convention, I started talking to a young man next to me.
Long division used to be considered the ultimate goal of arithmetic. An earlier division algorithm was so complicated it wasn’t taught until college. Today
When I started using RightStart Math, I would play many of the games suggested, but my family had our favorites. We would play the
When my daughter Makenna was in kindergarten, I noticed that she had a disconnect with numbers. Being a math person, I was quite surprised
What is something fun to eat but in the summer time can be super messy? Popsicles! When you’re a kid, there is nothing better on
When we are in a dine-in restaurant, my children tend to get a little antsy waiting for their food. I try to come up
Choosing to homeschool your child can be an exciting yet daunting task. I was nervous – was I able to teach my kids to
“What is the Math Set for?” This is a frequently asked question. Last year, I got to meet a lot of homeschoolers at conventions.
“I really like this, but it’s parent-intensive. I don’t think I’d be able to do it with my kids.” When I took calls for
