Archive for September, 2009
September 25th, 2009
by Neil in Math fun
Why is Math Important for a Pirate?
Counting is very important if you want to be a wealthy pirate.
Finding buried treasure requires good counting and number sense. How many steps does it take to get to the spot marked with an X?
When you have dug up the treasure, how do you divide it among the crew?
If you have many kinds of coins [...]
September 24th, 2009
by Tracy in Uncategorized
The Real Life of Mental Math, by guest blogger Dawn Morris
How does math relate to real life? Let me count the ways.
September 24th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
We Now Interrupt Your Regular Programming ….
To bring you an important announcement from cute kids everywhere! We asked kids to tell us what they want to be when they grow up, as part of our “Dream Big” video competition. And boy, were we surprised at their answers:
Presenting…Dream Big farmer
Ask your kids what they want to be and join in on the [...]
September 17th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Win $1,000! Enter the DreamBox “Dream Big” Video Contest
Ask your child/children “what do you want to be?” today and you could win $1,000! This contest isn’t just for families; teachers can enter their classrooms to win the $1,000 grand prize or a 1-year DreamBox Math Classroom license.
Presenting 2 of our videos, “Dream Big Astronaut” and “Dream Big Geologist.”
Every child dreams big. Children [...]
September 14th, 2009
by Alyssa in Homeschooling, Math fun, Parent Tips
7 Math Storybooks Every Child Should Read, No. 7: Anno’s Mysterious Multiplying Jar
It is time to wind up our series of great math stories for kids. Remind your kids of the math they are learning with these stories. They're enjoyable for kids and adults, and there are many activities that you can use to reinforce your child's math lessons.
September 11th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Introducing Twitter Follower 1,000!
Few feelings compare to when you make a new friend. Someone with whom to share secrets, lattes, and the trials and tribulations of adult life. We love interacting with our new friends on Facebook and tweeting with parents, teachers, techies and everyone else.
September 9th, 2009
by Tracy in Math fun
Ode to 5 Great Educational TV Shows
The end of Reading Rainbow (no pot of gold in sight) got us thinking about educational TV shows. Reading Rainbow didn't teach kids how to read; it taught them why to read. It's an important distinction and according to this article by NPR, one educational TV shows lack these days.
September 3rd, 2009
by Alyssa in Homeschooling, Math fun, Parent Tips
Math Learning Field Trip Ideas for Homeschoolers
Tour a landmark building that has a great view of the city, like the Empire State Building or the Space Needle. Bring math into the experience by discussing the height of the building, when it was built, and how many people it took to build it.
September 1st, 2009
by Sue in Math Anxiety, Math Learning
Why Family Support for Math Learning is so Essential
We often get notes from parents like this: “Thank you for the great program! is enjoying the games and doesn't even think of it as homework or MATH!!!!”
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