As summer approaches, parents and educators alike turn their attention to how they can support young learners during the break. Summer is a time for relaxation, fun, and travel, yet it’s also a critical period when learning loss can occur. This phenomenon, often referred to as the “summer slide,” impacts students’ progress, especially in foundational subjects like mathematics. It’s reported…
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Mathematics is often envisioned as a subject of logic, equations, and precision. Yet, for many students, the world of numbers brings about feelings of dread, apprehension, and fear. This phenomenon, known as math anxiety, is more common than you might think. So, what is math anxiety, and more importantly, how can we address it? What is Math Anxiety? Math anxiety…
It’s that time of year again – leaves are starting to fall, summer days are slowly waning, and your child is getting ready to head back to the classroom. As a parent, you might be wondering, “Does my child need help with math?” The start of a new school year is a critical period, a time when a child’s attitude…
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to engage your kids in fun math activities that will keep their minds sharp and their spirits high. At Wonder Math, learning math should be an enjoyable experience, which is why we have put together a list of five exciting and engaging fun summer activities for kids that can prepare them for…
Education for our children has seen some major changes in 2020. You remember what it was like. In what seemed like an instant, every students’ world (and the worlds of their parents) got complicated as the pandemic caused so many changes. With school closures or throw-together virtual school solutions, parents and teachers were left scrambling – juggling teaching, tech support,…
Are you worried about your kid hating math? So many parents stress about their child’s math education and feel unequipped to help. With most of the US adopting Common Core standards, this anxiety has only increased. Many parents feel like because they learned math differently, they can’t help support their child with Common Core learning. But they can. You can!…
Here’s how you can drop the fear and support your child: Just mention “common core math” to any parent of school-aged kids in the US and chances are you’ll hear a strong opinion. Parents often say things like: “Why is common core so confusing?” or “Shouldn’t finding the right answer be enough?” Some parents see value in the newer approach…
What if there were a way to improve your child’s math abilities just by the way you praise them? As parents, the words we give to our children about themselves and their performance can be deeply influential in helping them develop a healthy mindset about their learning. So what does a healthy mindset about learning look like and how do…
The holiday season presents a wonderful and often under-appreciated opportunity: quality time with the family. So, put away your phones, turn off the tv, and set aside anything else that…
Didn’t quite finish all of your Black Friday or Cyber Monday shopping? Want your kids to spend their allowed screen time on