Archive for September, 2008
September 30th, 2008
by Beth in Math Learning, Math in Real Life, Parent Tips, Teaching Math
As an elementary teacher, I’ve utilized literature in my classroom to help kids make connections about math across the curriculum. Over the years, I’ve collected quite a few books that kids love to read while also helping to develop their ideas about numbers.
Tags: Bat Jamboree, childrens literature, counting games, Kathi Appelt, kids books, Math Learning, math learning book, Numeracy
September 29th, 2008
by Tami in Learning Research, Math Learning
There is much debate surrounding whether or not listening to classical music affects intelligence (read the
Science Daily's pro take and the
Skeptic's Dictionary's con.)
Official studies aside, I personally believe the connection with music is not only to intelligence, but also to math. Especially for those who play(ed) instruments.
Tags: classical music, Math Learning, math learning skills, Math learning tips, Music and math, music learning
September 29th, 2008
by Lorenzo in Parenting
A beautiful quote that inspired me:
The children know.
They have always known.
Tags: Children know, childrens books, i dream of peace, maurice sendak, unicef
September 24th, 2008
by Valentin in Math Learning, Parenting
A few days ago I read an article about gifted kids and the meaning of the word these days. I’m not a parent, but I can understand why many parents want to believe their children are exceptional. However, I think some are trying to convince themselves of that by pushing their kids in various activities from a very early age.
Tags: Early learning, gifted children, gifted kids, Math fun, Math games, Math Learning, Parenting
September 23rd, 2008
by Beth in Math Learning, Math in Real Life, Online Learning, Parenting, Public Education, Start-up Culture, Teaching Math
It’s almost Fall and pumpkin season is coming alive. I’ve seen signs for corn mazes, harvest festivals, and of course, Halloween candy out in the shelves at the store. I love this time of year! One thing I love to do in my classroom is explore the anatomy of pumpkins with my students. Even though [...]
Tags: childrens books, counting games, counting skills, holiday math, How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?, kids math, math for kids, Math in children's books, Math Learning, pumpkin math
September 22nd, 2008
by Sarah in Learning Research, Parenting
Just as parents need to make sure their children eat a mix of healthy foods - with reasonable limits on junk food and sweets - we need to have the same mindset about what our children watch. That’s the message of a recent New York Times article: Limiting, and Watching, What Children Watch, by Lisa Guernsey, and I couldn’t agree more!
Tags: childrens tv shows, Early learning, Into the Minds of Babes, lisa guernsey, real math, screen time, tv for kids, tv time
September 19th, 2008
by Lou in Math in Real Life
As I read the economic headlines today and the news about AIG’s bailout, I can’t help think about how much math is being done right now all over Washington, Wall Street, and the world. Serious folks are attempting to calculate the impact of this financial melee across instruments, sectors, and countries. Some of the math is easy, more is fuzzy, and even more is mind-numbing in its complexity.
Tags: AIG bailout, Defensive math, elementary school math, learning math, math skills, real life math, Warren Buffett
September 16th, 2008
by Sue in Math Learning, Parent Tips, Public Education
I always say I learn everything the hard way. By that I mean I don’t learn a lesson as well when I hear about someone else’s mistake as I do when I make it myself. Experience really is the best teacher.
Tags: DreamBox, experience math, learning math outside class, math activities, Math education crisis, Math games, Math learning tips
September 12th, 2008
by Teri in Life at DreamBox Learning, Start-up Culture
True, I've worked for six start-ups in the last ten years. I love working with start-ups; they have a special energy about them that I haven't found in other business environments -- especially as an accountant.
Tags: children's education, DreamBox, learning tool, math for kids, Math Learning, start-up
September 11th, 2008
by Aja in Learning Research, Math Learning
Psychologists from John Hopkins University recently published a study that shows a correlation between innate number sense and math achievement in school.
Tags: childhood development, john hopkins, Learning Research, Math Learning, Math research, math skills development, Number sense
September 10th, 2008
by Tami in Math Learning, Parent Tips
A few years ago, on a much-enjoyed trip down to Portland, Oregon, I visited Powell's Books. Whenever I visit Powell's, I tend to spend the better part of a day getting lost in the children's book section.
Tags: childrens books, counting skills, folktales, indian folktale, Math and children's literature, math learning book, math story, mathematical story, one grain of rice, Preparation for preschool
September 8th, 2008
by Lou in Public Education
Because of rising fuel costs, some rural schools with long bus routes are considering shortening the school week to stay on budget.
Tags: 4-day school week, Homeschooling, learning fun at home, Public Education, school budgets, short school week
September 8th, 2008
by Mickelle in Math Learning, Parenting
My little girl started preschool this week. I’m not sure who is happier – my husband, my daughter or myself. Probably my husband because I’ve started being nicer to him again. I had no idea how stressful this would be.
Tags: Math Learning, Math research, math skills, Preschool, preschool math, preschool math research
September 5th, 2008
by Sarah in Life at DreamBox Learning, Math Learning, Parenting, Public Education, Teaching Math
I took time off from work the other day for a very important occasion with my 5 year old son: a chance to meet his new Kindergarten teacher and classmates, and preview his new classroom!
Tags: kindergarten math, Math Learning, Math manipulatives, math skills, Preparing for kindergarten
September 3rd, 2008
by Lou in Life at DreamBox Learning, Start-up Culture
I was raised in a house with teachers (my mom is a retired high school teacher, and my dad taught at the community college on the side), so I already was a fan of their work. But I’m here to tell you that teachers make great entrepreneurs too.
Tags: DreamBox culture, online learning start up, startup companies, teacher entrepreneurs, Teachers
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