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.
Teaching Math: How early can I start?
Saturday December 30, 2006
featured 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, 2006
featured 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.
Home School Chemistry
Monday November 6, 2006
Sometimes we mix a few other subjects in with our math. Here’s a musical presentation our family recently gave at a party.
Links to Learning
Tuesday December 13, 2005
Fun ways to learn, meaningful teaching methods, and answers to almost any math question are just a click away!
Can Anyone Learn Math?
Tuesday November 29, 2005
What is stopping you?
Maybe the way you’ve been doing it is not your style.
The Natural Fun of Learning
Monday November 28, 2005
Learning is naturally fun, for good reasons.
If you’re not enjoying learning, don’t give up on the subject, but look for a different way to approach it.
Math Contests
Tuesday November 1, 2005
Math Contests are a fun way for competitive kids to demonstrate their math skills.
Start a Math Club
Wednesday October 5, 2005
For those kids who are motivated by an extra challenge, think about starting a math club.
Making a Mathematical Hit
Wednesday October 5, 2005
In the recent past, homeschoolers have been accused of not knocking the ball out of the park in the area of mathematics. With God-given talents, we should hit a grand slam here.
(published in Homeschooling Today, Spring 2006)
Teaching Problem Solving
Wednesday October 5, 2005
(originally published Homeschooling Today Sept 2005) The essense of mathematics is solving problems. For those times you’ve approached a math problem and not known where to begin, here are steps to guide you through the problem solving process.
Have a Math Fair
Wednesday October 5, 2005
For kids who need some extra motivation in math and for those who already enjoy it, try having a math fair.