The “I Can’t” in Math Learning: 7 Fixes to Build Confidence As a former high school math teacher turned mom of two, I thought I understood student frustration—until I heard those heartbreaking words from my own 8-year-old son: “I can’t do math, Mom. I’m just stupid.” The I can’t in math learning mindset had crept […]
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Odd vs Even: Why It Matters in Early Math Learning As a former middle school math teacher, I never realized how fundamental odd vs even numbers concepts would become in my own home until my 8-year-old son started sorting his Pokémon cards into two mysterious piles. When I asked what he was doing, he proudly
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Brushing Teeth Countdown: 5 Powerful Fun Tips for Kids As a former math teacher turned mom of two, I thought I had patience figured out—until I discovered the nightly battle of getting my 4-year-old daughter to brush her teeth properly. Three months ago, our bedtime routine felt like a wrestling match, with tears, protests, and
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Measuring With Shoes: 7 Fun Ways Kids Learn Math Naturally As a former middle and high school math teacher turned stay-at-home mom, I never imagined that my 4-year-old daughter’s obsession with trying on every shoe in our house would become one of our most effective measuring with shoes activities. Last week, I watched her carefully
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Why I Use a Whiteboard for Everything: 7 Powerful Reasons As a former middle and high school math teacher turned stay-at-home mom, I never thought I’d miss the classroom whiteboard as much as I do. When my 8-year-old son struggled with his homework last year and my 4-year-old daughter kept interrupting with endless questions, I
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7 Powerful One More One Less Activities for Kids’ Math Success Last week, I watched my 4-year-old daughter count her toy dinosaurs with such concentration that it reminded me why one more one less activities for kids are absolutely crucial for building mathematical confidence. As a former middle and high school math teacher who now
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Cooking Fractions for Kids: 7 Fun & Tasty Ways to Learn Math Last Tuesday, my 8-year-old son Jake stared at his math homework with that familiar look of defeat. “Mom, I just don’t get fractions,” he sighed, pushing his worksheet away. As a former middle and high school math teacher, I’ve seen this scenario countless
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Number Scavenger Hunt for Kids: 7 Fun & Clever Ways to Learn Last Tuesday, I watched my 4-year-old daughter Emma count the same set of toy cars for the fifth time, completely captivated by the simple act of organizing and identifying numbers. As a former middle and high school math teacher, I’ve seen countless students
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7 Powerful Ways to Praise the Process in Learning for Kids “Mom, I’m just not good at math!” My 8-year-old son declared last week, throwing his pencil down in frustration after struggling with long division. As a former middle and high school math teacher, I’ve heard this phrase countless times from students. But hearing it
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7 Powerful Ways to Use Number Lines in the Real World Picture this: it’s 7 PM on a Tuesday, and I’m watching my 8-year-old son struggle with basic addition homework while my 4-year-old daughter splashes in the tub. As a former middle and high school math teacher, I knew there had to be a better
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