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Do your students complain during math time? In today’s hack, Dr. Daisy shows us how to make math fun!

Math doesn’t have to be a difficult or boring subject. As with many subjects presentation is key to the enjoyment of the student.

• Preschoolers will have fun learning to count everyday objects. Legos, popsicle sticks, coins, & stickers all make great manipulatives.
• Older children can apply the basics to more difficult concepts by helping out in the kitchen. Cooking is an everyday activity you can use to demonstrate many math skills (i.e. the metric system, measuring, addition, division, & fractions).
• There are many free online games you can use to entice your child to love math. Some of our favorite sites are Cool Math 4 Kids, Fun Brain & Cool Math.
• If you have more than one child, have them teach each other. Sometimes another child can explain a concept in a new & fresh way for a younger student. Teaching a particular concept to a younger sibling helps cement it in the mind of the older child & provides an opportunity to develop mathematical self confidence.
• Sing Math songs. A great one to try is Totally Math by Dr. Jean. Check your local library for free CDs.
• Help your student practice their math skills by playing games like Monopoly, dominoes, & muggins.
• Have an impromptu math lesson at the grocery store. Have your student identify the units & cost of items as well as the sizes compared to cost.

Just like with reading comprehension point out to your child when they use a math skill in everyday life. This demonstrates math as an important everyday skill & solidifies the importance of learning math for your student.

Dr. Mommy is a retired doctor who has chosen her family over her career. She is a Christian, wife, mom, freelance writer, & homeschooling & health/wellness advocate. She has been homeschooling her 5 children for over 10 years & enjoys sharing her knowledge & tips regarding homeschooling with new home school parents, veteran home school parents & those who would like supplemental information for their children.
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