Category Archives: Math
Finding Curriculum That Works for Us
I use a mish-mash curriculum. I use different publishers for different subjects, based on what works for us. Some of the things I consider are price, what I like, how the children learn, how I teach, and what will hold … Continue reading
As Summer Winds Down
As you can tell, I kind of took the summer off from this blog. There is something about the summer that makes it impossible for me to think about homeschooling. But summer is nearing its end. The public school starts … Continue reading
Easy Multiplication Facts Game
The boys and I have been playing a dice game to practice multiplication facts. Simply roll two dice and multiply the numbers, write down your score, and add them up at the end. The kids get practice with single-digit multiplication … Continue reading
More Math Links
To help my boys strengthen their multiplication tables, I downloaded a game called Timez Attack. The boys really liked it because it has high-quality graphics that look like a “real” video game. Another great math resource I found is a … Continue reading
Cyberchase Lesson Plans
You may already know that PBS has a show that teaches math skills, targeted to children in grades 3-5, called Cyberchase. But did you know that the PBS website also has math lesson plans designed to correspond to the different … Continue reading