Some say the ancient Egyptians invented maths - you know, the people who built the pyramids, mummified their kings, and wore those funny hats. The Egyptians were certainly brilliant engineers and inventive thinkers. Their pyramids are mathematical marvels. In order to build them, the Egyptians invented a new number system, so they could write down big sums. 1 is a single … [Read more...]
Help, my child is too young for school!
Help - my child's too young for school! My daughters first day at school was a bit of a shock - not for her - but for me. To see all these littlies running around, brimming with excitement and anticipation, excitedly anticipating the many years of schooling ahead, barely acknowledging proud parents as they rushed into the joys of academia…. Not really. If your child's first … [Read more...]
How to learn to concentrate
How to learn to concentrate I wish I had a pound for every parent who said "If only he would just learn to concentrate." It's a comment that appears frequently and seems to be at the root of all learning. The fact that "my child can't concentrate" is blamed for all the problems. There have been studies involving diet, exercise and a number of other factors. Some are ignored, … [Read more...]
Fun ways to learn times tables
For many children learning multiplication tables can be difficult. It's an essential part of the curriculum and is helpful in a number of ways. From being comfortable with numbers to estimation skills the times tables should never be very far from Year 3-5 homework. There's quite a few fun ways to learn times tables and lots of different toys (apart from the excellent Maths … [Read more...]
5 tips to make maths fun
I'm not really sure that maths can be described as "fun" but it should be; after all was fun in the beginning! From being a toddler you were your child's first maths teacher. Counting, singing songs and making things out of cardboard all have their part to play in encouraging your child to explore the magical world of numbers. Once your child starts school it's important to … [Read more...]