Books that Make Learning Fun
A book that makes learning fun presents material in an engaging manner, encourages readers to think strategically, or models critical thinking and discovery.
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![]() | take the mystery out of math tricks Mental Math in the Middle GradesJack A. Hope, Barbara Reys, Robert Reys | Topic: math Age Level: middle school You'll use it daily |
![]() | take the mystery out of math tricks Mental Math in the Primary GradesJack Hope, Larry Leutzinger, Barbara Reys, Robert Reys | Topic: math Age Level: elementary You'll use it daily |
![]() | take the mystery out of math tricks Mental Math in Junior High / Grades 7-9Jack A. Hope, Barbara J. Reys, Robert E. Reys | Topic: math Age Level: middle school You'll use it daily |
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Products and Toys that Teach
Products and toys that teach emphasize logical thinking, encourage children to explore the world around them, or help children understand new ideas in ways that are fun for them.
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![]() | fun with factors The Iguana Factor Multiplication Game | Topic: math Age Level: elementary You'll use it daily |
![]() | make a model Zometool Advanced Math Creator Kit | Topic: math Age Level: secondary You'll use it weekly |
![]() | perfect game for practicing math skills in the car 4 Way Countdown Wooden Game | Topic: math Age Level: elementary You'll use it weekly |
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Information and Ideas for Teaching Parents
Here we share original articles on topics of interest for home schoolers and for parents and friends of independent learners.
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Teaching Math: How early can I start?Saturday December 30, 2006featured in January 2007 UniversalPreschool.com You start teaching as soon as your baby is born. When you feed her, change her diaper, and hold her, your newborn learns she is loved. But when does a baby begin to learn math? | ||
Teaching Math: Where do I begin?Tuesday December 26, 2006featured in January 2007 * Homefires ezine* When home schooling parents express concern about teaching a particular subject, often that subject is mathematics. Parents wonder where to begin. They are anxious about how to proceed. Parents worry if they’ll be able to advance with their kids. But there’s lots of hope! Here is some information to help you relieve these anxieties. | ||
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