This post was originally published as part of a series called Reimagining Maths Teaching. We’ve updated it and added a freebie! I’ve stated many times in the past that memorising the multiplication table is key to understanding virtually all of…
I was looking for a way to practice the five times tables with my boy recently and came up with this simple but effective (and apparently fun) game. I used the now discontinued Milestone Maths game cards but you can…
As a literacy tutor, this is a hill I am prepared to die on. Walk into any local library these days and ask the librarian how to help your young child learn to read and they will guide you to…
Have you ever wondered what makes a homeschool-specific maths curriculum like Milestone Maths different to a made-for-school workbook that you can buy at a newsagents or office supply shop? There are many differences even on the surface: school workbooks are…
One of the most common customer queries I get is from parents concerned that their child is “behind” in maths. The query usually looks something like this: My child is 8 years old and should be in Year 3. We’ve…
In the search for the “perfect” homeschool resources, families are faced with a dizzying array of new terms and options. It seems you suddenly have to become an expert in: But here’s an interesting thought: What if none of those…
Even if you’ve only just begun contemplating homeschooling you have probably noticed that there are a LOT of competing philosophies in the homeschool movement. From “child-led, wonder-based” unschoolers to the diligent workbook approach of the “school-at-home” movement, they all seem…
In our last post, we looked at why algebra deserves a place in the homeschool curriculum. This time, we’re going to explore how the way maths is taught in primary school can set children up to either succeed or struggle…
Why abstract mathematics teaches children far more than equations
In Milestone 4 we introduce your child to the concept of addition. At this stage your child does not need to know the term “addition” or any of the language associated with addition. So, there’s no need to say things…
