It is rarely by leaps and bounds that we will accomplish much, but more often in the everyday, moment after moment. Inspired by the old Spanish Proverb, this blog is a space to encourage your journey in parenting, teaching, and making the most of your child(ren)'s education. Find resources, inspiration, and support here to stay present and engaged.
November 3, 2020
As you teach this chapter introducing multiplication, please keep in mind this is primarily conceptual. Multiplication will be covered more thoroughly in Level 2 math where memorizing facts will become important. At this level we want to lay a strong foundation of the concept of … Read More
November 3, 2020
For extra practice after the video, collect counters in 3 separate amounts (12, 18, 20) without telling your child how many are in each group. Use these to have your child make groups of three. In addition to watching the video, we recommend … Read More
November 3, 2020
In addition to watching the video, we recommend that you complete the following textbook pages: HIG B p. 50-51 Textbook B p. 48, 50 Workbook B p. 76-77
November 3, 2020
Games are an integral part of learning. Play allows the brain to more quickly acquire knowledge and solidify concepts. There are games listed throughout the Home Instructor’s Guide and on the Games Template. When the lesson for the day includes games, take the time to … Read More
November 3, 2020
Reminder: Reviews are not meant to be tests, but rather a tool to be used as a checkpoint to help gauge for understanding. Read the instructions to your student as needed. Keep a supply of manipulatives nearby for your child to access. If there were … Read More
November 3, 2020
Reminder: Reviews are not meant to be tests, but rather a tool to be used as a checkpoint to help gauge for understanding. Read the instructions to your student as needed. Keep a supply of manipulatives nearby for your child to access. If there were … Read More
November 3, 2020
It is important to ensure that your student is comfortable manipulating the types of equations learned in Unit 13 before you move on to further lessons. Please take additional time to review if needed.
November 3, 2020
In addition to watching the video, we recommend that you complete the following textbook pages: HIG B p. 46-48 Textbook B p. 46-47 Workbook B p. 66-67
November 3, 2020
Rewatch the video with your student and then complete the following recommended workbook pages for practice: HIG B p. 43-45 Textbook B p. none Workbook B p. 63-65
November 3, 2020
In addition to watching the video, we recommend that you complete the following textbook pages: HIG B p. 43-45 Textbook B p. 44-45 Workbook B p. none
November 3, 2020
Since Unit 13 is so long, we recommend completing another thorough review of concepts learned thus far in this unit.
November 3, 2020
Please use this day to make sure your student can show you concretely (with the base ten blocks) and pictorially (by drawing) this process. You do not want to blow over these skills before moving onto the abstract (numbers and equations). Also, look back to … Read More
November 3, 2020
In addition to watching the video, we recommend that you complete the following textbook pages: HIG B p. 40 Textbook B p. 42-43 Workbook B p. 59-60
November 3, 2020
Review subtracting within 20 by subtracting from a ten. The Home Instructor’s Guide offers another way to subtract that wasn’t in the video, but is still worth introducing to your child. Once your student has a strong grasp of number bonds, this method could help … Read More
November 3, 2020
In addition to watching the video, we recommend that you complete the following textbook pages: HIG B p. 37-38 Textbook B p. none Workbook B p. 55-57
