The Impact of Summer Breaks on Children’s Learning

As the school year winds down and summer approaches, many families look forward to a break from the routines of homework and early mornings. However, amidst the joy of vacation and relaxation, there lies a significant concern: the potential impact of long breaks on children’s academic progress. Known as the “summer slide,” research has shown that extended periods away from …

The Importance of STEM Education in Early Learning

In today’s rapidly advancing world, STEM education – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – stands as a crucial cornerstone in shaping the future readiness of our children. But beyond its acronym, what makes STEM education so essential for the early development of young minds? STEM education goes far beyond memorizing scientific facts or solving equations. It’s about cultivating critical skills …

The Power of Divisibility Rules: A Key to Mastering Fractions

Divisibility rules, the mathematical shortcuts that determine if one number can be evenly divided by another, are more than just time-savers. They are the gateway to understanding fractions, a fundamental concept that students encounter from elementary school through high school and beyond. Understanding divisibility rules is like having a secret decoder ring for numbers. It empowers students to quickly and …

Why pattern recognition is so important to early childhood learning.

1. Enhanced Mathematical Thinking: Why it Matters: Recognizing patterns is like deciphering a secret code in mathematics. It lays the groundwork for understanding number relationships, arithmetic operations, and algebraic concepts. Real Life Parallel: Just as deciphering patterns helps crack mathematical problems, understanding patterns in everyday life (like sequences in music or nature) enhances overall numerical fluency. 2. Improved Problem-Solving Skills: …

How to keep your child focused during workbook activities.

Section 1: Younger Children (Up to Age 10) Structured Workbook Sessions: Create a consistent routine for workbook sessions, with designated times for focused work and breaks. Break down workbook tasks into smaller, manageable chunks to prevent overwhelm and maintain interest. Why it’s helpful: Establishing a predictable schedule helps children know what to expect, reducing anxiety and increasing their ability to …

1 Step Equations Worksheets for Pre-Algebra

Download our free one step equations worksheets to solve for x. Each worksheet contains 15 problems with answers on the second page of the document. For more practice or detailed explanation on solving equations, try our Pre-Algebra Skill Building Workbook. Topics include: solving 1 step equations and 2 step equations, negative numbers, exponents, factors, multiples, fractions, decimals, and more.

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Subtraction Worksheet – Fill in the Blanks Subtraction Facts

Subtraction practice worksheets to help students learn subtraction facts. Fill in the blanks – Find the missing subtrahend. Each worksheet has 20 problems with answers on the second page. For more math practice, try our addition and subtraction workbook. The workbook’s practice sheets cover addition and subtraction facts, fill in blanks, adding and subtracting 2 digit and 3 digit numbers …

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Make Your Own Sequences Activity – Smilie Face Pattern

Completing Sequences is a great way to develop pattern recognition skills in a child, but this activity adds another layer of interactivity for the student. Follow the directions on the page to have the child cut out all of the shape components from the top and then cut out the full bar on the bottom. You can then assemble partial …

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Make Your Own Sequences Activity – Flower Pattern 2

Pattern recognition and sequences play a big role in children’s learning. This particular activity is a little more interactive and allows children to not only decode and complete the missing sequences but participate in their design. The child can cut out all of the sequence shapes and the bar at the bottom and then the parent or teacher can create …