We don't think about it very often but we make estimations all the time.  Estimation is a cognitive skill and it's not only about "how many."   We estimate when moving our bodies to walk and exercise, while driving any type of vehicle, playing sports and cooking.  The next time you are watching a ba...

I want to help you understand how children develop fact fluency and help sort through what research tells us about it. 

I also want to give you two ways you can help your child advance in fact fluency.  If you do these two things with your child, a more confident approach to basic facts will develo...

Math storytelling is a great tool for engaging your child in extra math practice. It can be an add-on to reinforce math routines already in place or an engaging stand alone activity.  With math storytelling, it's not necessary to set aside additional time for worksheets or devices!  The stories just...

Compared to summer reading and math practice, summer writing seems to be the most neglected.  Are negative writing sessions plaguing you and your child?  Do you want to switch out those bad vibes for some good times?

It can be an all-out battle!

I get it, most kids do not like to write at home. ...

This is the third post of a three-part miniseries to prepare you for helping your child with summer skill practice.  The first post helped you make a list of skills that your child should practice (click here).  The second post emphasized the need for a planned schedule -how many days per week, what...

Picture this.  It's a beautiful summer Friday evening.  Your work week is finished and the dinner table is cleared (or the pizza boxes are in the trash).  The neighborhood kids are outside playing and everyone is getting along perfectly.  You're sitting on the porch, basking in the thought of the we...

According to the calendar, summer has officially started.  Some schools have been on summer break for weeks while others have only just started.  If you had intentions of having your child practice school work during break and you haven't started, I'm here to help.  

You may have experienced this b...