DreamBox Learning®» summer activities http://www.dreambox.com DreamBox Learning, a web-based math learning company Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:01:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Looking for Summer Math Activities? momAgenda Has Something to Offer! http://www.dreambox.com/blog/looking-for-summer-math-activities-momagenda-has-something-to-offer http://www.dreambox.com/blog/looking-for-summer-math-activities-momagenda-has-something-to-offer#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:38:35 +0000 Tracy http://www.dreambox.com/blog/?p=2385 School's out for the summer....School's out forever! Those words filled us with glee as children, but for busy parents "summer vacation," is an oxymoron. When the last bell rings, our schedules become even more difficult to juggle! And, along with all the summer activities we're planning, we want to make sure kids have plenty of opportunities to learn, and avoid the "summer slide"!

Avoid the Summer Slide with DreamBox Learning and momAgenda

Don't stress. Your kids can have a summer filled with fun that keeps math in mind. DreamBox Learning has partnered with the organization experts at momAgenda to create several helpful (and free) summer math activity "printables." Keep the learning alive over the summer with our Summer Math Reading List, which includes some of our favorite stories for K-2 kids that help teach math concepts. Or plan a fun, safe, and educational summer activity with the Beach Day printable. You can download both of these free printables now! Not surprisingly, these printables fit perfectly into the momAgenda Kitchen Folio and All In One Folio. You do have a planner, don't you? A good day planner can be a lifesaver for busy moms. DreamBox + momAgenda make a good team. We're pleased to be able to pass along a special offer to our readers from our friends at momAgenda. For a limited time, you can get 10% off momAgenda's day planners and accessories. These planners were made with moms in mind. They come in cool colors and unique, a mom-friendly format. (And you can share this offer with friends too.) Use the coupon code DREAMBOX at momAgenda checkout to take advantage of this exclusive offer. The offer is good for DreamBox fans until until June 30th so don't delay. We wish you a fun, math-filled, and very organized summer!]]> http://www.dreambox.com/blog/looking-for-summer-math-activities-momagenda-has-something-to-offer/feed 0 What Should Your Child be Learning in Math? Check Out Our New Math Growth Chart http://www.dreambox.com/blog/check-out-our-new-math-growth-chart http://www.dreambox.com/blog/check-out-our-new-math-growth-chart#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 20:44:26 +0000 Tracy http://www.dreambox.com/blog/?p=2314 Math Development Growth Chart

Math Development Growth Chart

Ever wonder what your children should be learning in math? Or what you can do to supplement their math education? When parents know what to expect at each developmental stage, they can foster learning with fun, educational activities at home. Developed by education experts, DreamBox Learning's free Math Development Growth Chart shows what your child should be learning in math from ages four to eight. Print out our free growth chart and keep it handy throughout your child's academic career! Our Math Development Growth Chart also has a slew of summertime (and anytime) math activities, so your child can practice math when school is out of session. Don't let your kids get into a summer slump! Help them keep learning with age-appropriate math games and activities from our fun growth chart.

Features educational math games and activities

  • Scavenger hunts can help four year olds learn to count and sort
  • Clapping patterns help five year olds discover sequences
  • Math games like dice and cards teach six year olds basic addition combinations
  • Counting quarters help seven year olds think in groups
  • Eight year olds enjoy strategy games like checkers, chess, Monopoly, and Clue
Check out the chart for other learning tips and math games. We know that parents want to be actively involved in their child's education. So we've created a wealth of wonderful (and free) resources for parents.  Take a look at our printables and parent tips! ]]> http://www.dreambox.com/blog/check-out-our-new-math-growth-chart/feed 0