by cambria | Jul 24, 2023 | Help with Academics, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families
I bet you’ve heard of family literacy, but have you heard of family math? It’s all about incorporating math concepts and interactions into the everyday activities families do with their children. Research shows that having math conversations in our...
by cambria | Jul 24, 2023 | Help with Academics, Resources in English for Families, Resources in Portuguese for Families, Share With Your Families
Between the ages of 0 and 5, children organically explore mathematics through everyday play. Stacking blocks, pouring water, running races, and drawing pictures all give kids opportunities to explore mathematical concepts ranging from estimation to measurement to the...
by cambria | Jan 20, 2022 | Early Childhood, Help with Academics, Reading Tips, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
Listen to Mathu read this post! The Lunar New Year holiday is a great opportunity to learn more about Asian, and in particular, Chinese, cultures and traditions – something that feels particularly important given how severely coronavirus-inspired xenophobia has...
by cambria | Oct 18, 2021 | Help with Academics, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families
For many young people, middle school marks a sea change in academic expectations. Students receive more homework than ever, and are expected to organize their time to get everything done. While middle schoolers’ brains are developing faster than ever, they are still...
by cambria | Aug 12, 2021 | Early Childhood, Help with Academics, In person, Remote and hybrid learning resources, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, School Reopening and Remote Learning Resources
Listen to Mathu read this post! Rainy day? Too hot to be outside? But just because you’re indoors doesn’t mean you can’t explore the world around us! Increasingly, institutions that used to be strictly in-person experiences – like zoos, museums, and gardens – are...
by cambria | Jun 16, 2021 | Early Childhood, Help with Academics, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families
Math is all around us. Ideal teaching moments for learning about math occur all day. Caregivers can help by using everyday activities to focus children’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm. Math ideas to focus on during daily routines include: Download here...
