This first step is to lay a strong foundation on which to build your children's education.
These sections are organized by age level, but the information is not confined to that age group. Articles are updated frequently. Consider looking at other age ranges as well. Also, make sure to check out the Archives.
These sections are organized by age level, but the information is not confined to that age group. Articles are updated frequently. Consider looking at other age ranges as well. Also, make sure to check out the Archives.
Plan for Arithmeticians
Have you been teaching your younger children to count everything—pennies, Legos, cars, apples, cheerios, cookies? Are your older children adding and subtracting in their heads?
By all means, give great attention to your arithmetic, as its advantages are so many and important. Dorothea Dix
Arithmetic is the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers. Mathematics is the study of the relationships among numbers, shapes, and quantities; it is the science of numbers that includes arithmetic, algebra, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry.
Arithmetic is to mathematics as spelling is to writing. Without arithmetic, the other branches of mathematics would be impossible. It is necessary for your children to know basic arithmetic. They need to know how to count, add, subtract and multiply. These facts need to be memorized and used daily. Dance them, sing them, clap them, stamp them, do anything you can to help your children remember the basic arithmetic facts.
Arithmetic is where the answer is always right and everything is nice...or the answer is wrong and you have to start over and try again and see how it comes out this time. Carl Sandberg
It might seem easier for your children to solve problems using a calculator, but www.mathmedia,com shares this story. A man became a successful businessperson because he could think on his feet. He could perform complex arithmetic in his head faster than anyone else. He had unique ways of thinking and problem-solving, even in his dealings with foreign markets. Because of this ability, he now owns 31 stores and has 400 employees because he was not dependent on a calculator.
Keeping arithmetic facts in their heads is good for your children’s brains. In the future, they will need basic math skills and values in order to live fully and productively. They will need to use what they have already learned to solve problems in new and unfamiliar situations. They will need to question, analyze, translate, and illustrate results. They will need to know arithmetic for place value and scientific notation and will need to know how to communicate these ideas to others. Your children will need to use basic math to recognize patterns and judgments as valid. They need practice applying arithmetic to everyday situations.
Mental arithmetic allows your children to make estimations of the reasonableness of an answer. If they can visualize the length and area of a garden in yards rather than feet, they can figure out if you have enough room for a garden. A knowledge of simple planes enables your children to visualize and plan the space necessary.
The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings. Eric Hoffer
Rhythm and Rhyme for Learning Time
Life is about rhythm. We vibrate, our hearts are pumping blood, we are a rhythm machine, that’s what we are. Mickey Hart
Preborn infants hear the rhythm of their mother’s heartbeat. Human infants are sensitive to speech rhythm early in their development. Newborn infants react to the rhythm of adult speech. 3–4-month-old babies move limbs and smile in response to rhymical dance music. Parents enjoy watching toddlers moving and smiling listening to music. Rhythmic sounds are fundamental for communication and social interaction through a child’s development. Rhythm is essential to the understanding of speech. Spoken language is governed by rhythm. Many languages have a regular rhythm, but English is a mixture of stressed and unstressed syllables giving it rhythm.
Children learning through rhythm, often by a method of repetition, is key to all languages. Reciting nursery rhymes with your children helps them to hear ad enjoy the rhythm of language. Nursery rhymes, like Jack and Jill, Little Bo Peep, and the Three Little Kittens, for example, give a foundation for language learning, reading, and listening comprehension.
Rhymes are a literary device in which identical or similar concluding syllables in different words are repeated. Rhymes are fun when used in everyday speech. They are used to appeal to a sense of rhythm in language and to create memorable expressions. Such sayings as “See you later, alligator!” or “Shop ‘til you drop.” are heard often. You might have a “fender bender” or “double trouble.” You might be lucky enough to have a “study buddy” or a “true blue” friend.
Parents can train their children’s ears to accent and rhythm. Clapping, singing, drawing, and dancing help children to find their natural rhythm. Rhythm is innate in every human being. Adults just need to be creative in helping children find theirs. Using different voices and inflection may delight your children and get them to see your using rhythm to get and keep their attention.
Enjoy the rhythm and rhyme of language with your children to help them learn.
Have you been teaching your younger children to count everything—pennies, Legos, cars, apples, cheerios, cookies? Are your older children adding and subtracting in their heads?
By all means, give great attention to your arithmetic, as its advantages are so many and important. Dorothea Dix
Arithmetic is the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers. Mathematics is the study of the relationships among numbers, shapes, and quantities; it is the science of numbers that includes arithmetic, algebra, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry.
Arithmetic is to mathematics as spelling is to writing. Without arithmetic, the other branches of mathematics would be impossible. It is necessary for your children to know basic arithmetic. They need to know how to count, add, subtract and multiply. These facts need to be memorized and used daily. Dance them, sing them, clap them, stamp them, do anything you can to help your children remember the basic arithmetic facts.
Arithmetic is where the answer is always right and everything is nice...or the answer is wrong and you have to start over and try again and see how it comes out this time. Carl Sandberg
It might seem easier for your children to solve problems using a calculator, but www.mathmedia,com shares this story. A man became a successful businessperson because he could think on his feet. He could perform complex arithmetic in his head faster than anyone else. He had unique ways of thinking and problem-solving, even in his dealings with foreign markets. Because of this ability, he now owns 31 stores and has 400 employees because he was not dependent on a calculator.
Keeping arithmetic facts in their heads is good for your children’s brains. In the future, they will need basic math skills and values in order to live fully and productively. They will need to use what they have already learned to solve problems in new and unfamiliar situations. They will need to question, analyze, translate, and illustrate results. They will need to know arithmetic for place value and scientific notation and will need to know how to communicate these ideas to others. Your children will need to use basic math to recognize patterns and judgments as valid. They need practice applying arithmetic to everyday situations.
Mental arithmetic allows your children to make estimations of the reasonableness of an answer. If they can visualize the length and area of a garden in yards rather than feet, they can figure out if you have enough room for a garden. A knowledge of simple planes enables your children to visualize and plan the space necessary.
The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings. Eric Hoffer
Rhythm and Rhyme for Learning Time
Life is about rhythm. We vibrate, our hearts are pumping blood, we are a rhythm machine, that’s what we are. Mickey Hart
Preborn infants hear the rhythm of their mother’s heartbeat. Human infants are sensitive to speech rhythm early in their development. Newborn infants react to the rhythm of adult speech. 3–4-month-old babies move limbs and smile in response to rhymical dance music. Parents enjoy watching toddlers moving and smiling listening to music. Rhythmic sounds are fundamental for communication and social interaction through a child’s development. Rhythm is essential to the understanding of speech. Spoken language is governed by rhythm. Many languages have a regular rhythm, but English is a mixture of stressed and unstressed syllables giving it rhythm.
Children learning through rhythm, often by a method of repetition, is key to all languages. Reciting nursery rhymes with your children helps them to hear ad enjoy the rhythm of language. Nursery rhymes, like Jack and Jill, Little Bo Peep, and the Three Little Kittens, for example, give a foundation for language learning, reading, and listening comprehension.
Rhymes are a literary device in which identical or similar concluding syllables in different words are repeated. Rhymes are fun when used in everyday speech. They are used to appeal to a sense of rhythm in language and to create memorable expressions. Such sayings as “See you later, alligator!” or “Shop ‘til you drop.” are heard often. You might have a “fender bender” or “double trouble.” You might be lucky enough to have a “study buddy” or a “true blue” friend.
Parents can train their children’s ears to accent and rhythm. Clapping, singing, drawing, and dancing help children to find their natural rhythm. Rhythm is innate in every human being. Adults just need to be creative in helping children find theirs. Using different voices and inflection may delight your children and get them to see your using rhythm to get and keep their attention.
Enjoy the rhythm and rhyme of language with your children to help them learn.