Monthly Archives: December 2011

Developing Number Sense in Preschoolers and Kindergartners

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Karyn

3 easy activities you can do with your children or students to help build a strong mathematical foundation. CCSS: K.CC.1; K.CC.3; K.CC.4; K.CC.5; K.CC.6; K.CC.7; K.OA.1; K.OA.2; K.OA.3; K.OA.5; 1.OA.1; 1.OA.3; 1.OA.4; 1.OA.5; 1.OA.6 .

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Fun and Simple Math Activities that Build Strong Number Sense in our Kids

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Karyn

Kids who have strong number sense understand what numbers are, how they relate to each other, and the affects that different operations have on them.  These kids can easily compose and decompose numbers and are able to make reasonable estimates … Continue reading →

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5 Easy Steps to Teaching Kids Money the Brain Compatible Way

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Karyn

Turns out, we can actually teach in a way that’s compatible with our brain.   And when we do, interest level increases, retention improves, and confidence builds all leading to more complex learning.  That’s the conclusion of decades of research … Continue reading →

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Kids and Bailouts

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Karyn

As parents we want our kids to grow up to be independent, healthy, happy, and financially secure adults. Getting them there takes a lot of hard work.  But knowing what your goals are can help.  For example, is it one … Continue reading →

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