Out of the Box Math Inspiration ~ Written and updated by Jamie C. Martin of Simple Homeschool I'm currently updating a series I published several years ago about math, explaining how our family decided to approach the subject in a non-traditional way. Now you'll get to hear my perspective …
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A different way to look at math
A Different Way to Look at Math ~ Written by Jamie C. Martin of Simple Homeschool Like many of us, I have a complicated relationship with math. I like math. But I don't always like how it's taught. I naturally excelled at math in school. The subject made me feel powerful, and eventually I …
Create your own math playground
This post contains affiliate links. Written by Jamie Martin of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom Since late-February I've been writing a series about math in our homeschools--trying to investigate this subject from a different angle. (Get it, angle?!! Math humor, gotta love it.) Up until now …
Learning Math Through Play
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom So-called "educational" toys line the shelves of every toy store. Each gadget promises to stimulate some important quality in your child--and often includes a bunch of bells, whistles, and batteries to go along with …
Curriculum Choices: Tackling Math
When it comes to teaching math, some homeschooling mamas and papas have to stifle an inner groan. Many of us had bad experiences with this subject when we were in school, and we're reluctant to pass on that attitude to our bright-eyed kids. This is why it's especially important that the math …