Just found this new video series from TVO called Prime Radicals!
It's aimed at 6 - 11 year olds.
Click here to have a look!
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Monday, August 13, 2012
Danica McKellar's 5 tips to conquer math phobia
1. Starting when they are toddlers, point out math in everyday life.
2. As a parent, hide your math phobia, if you have any from your child.
3. Use money.
- Teach them how to save
- Let them count out coins while paying for small items at the store
- Help them estimate taxes
4. Provide support and encouragement during rough patches.
- Teach them that it's ok to ask for help
- Grab some resources from the dollar store. Dollarama has fabulous activity books for both math and reading.
5. Brush up on your own math skills.
2. As a parent, hide your math phobia, if you have any from your child.
3. Use money.
- Teach them how to save
- Let them count out coins while paying for small items at the store
- Help them estimate taxes
4. Provide support and encouragement during rough patches.
- Teach them that it's ok to ask for help
- Grab some resources from the dollar store. Dollarama has fabulous activity books for both math and reading.
5. Brush up on your own math skills.
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