How is your child’s school teaching math?
Chances are your child’s math class is different than what you remember. Here’s our guide to some of the popular math curricula in schools today.
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Math Magic, a 2011 Golden Apple Award winner
A glimpse at our toy testing process – and our toy testers.
Real-life math problems: miles, pounds, and more
This math worksheet gives your child practice solving word problems that deal with distance, weight, money, and more.
Does our approach to teaching math fail even the smartest kids?
Here’s why the math education your children need is most likely not what their school is teaching.
Learning apps to stop summer slide: grades 3 to 5
Yes, kids should be out playing. But when you're waiting in line at the grocery store and your child's begging for your smartphone, try one of these apps to keep your child's brain sizzling.
Worksheets and activities to keep kids busy (and sharp) over winter break: grades 4-6
Keep your child's brain actively engaged while school's out with these fun reading, math, science, and art activities.
Sock Probability
How you can help at home: Have your child explore probability with socks.
Smart money: 7 ways to raise a financially literate child
With schools focused on core subjects, there isn't a lot of room for teaching financial literacy. If you want your child to be smart about money, it's up to you.
Recipe ratios
How you can help at home: In this math activity your child learns about proportion and ratios while following a recipe.
Mad Money
How you can help at home: Here's a game that will help your child learn money basics.
