If you have noticed your second grader staring blankly at subtraction worksheets or melting down over a stack of subtraction flashcards, you aren’t alone. In the world of elementary education, the transition from 1st grade to second grade is often where the “math honeymoon” ends. Up until now, math was mostly about counting, basic subtraction, and basic 2-digit addition—concepts that…
2nd Grade
Let’s be honest for a second. Have you ever sat down to help your second grader with their math homework, looked at a series of boxes and “number bonds,” and felt your brain slowly exit the room? You aren’t alone. We’ve all been there, clutching a cold cup of coffee, staring at a worksheet that looks more like a blueprint…