A Game to Practice Times Tables
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…
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Milestone Maths Level A Milestone 4
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…
Milestone Maths Level A Milestone 3
This milestone is really an extension of the previous one. So everything I said there is important here to. The aim of this milestone is for your child to be able to: As with the previous milestone, I do not…
The wait is over… Level A is here!
One of the most common questions I hear from parents at homeschool expos is, “Do you have anything for Prep?” It’s clear that Australian homeschoolers need a gentle, play-based maths curriculum for the Foundation year. I promised I’d build one…
Milestone Maths Level A Milestone 2
Counting to Five The aim of this milestone is for your child to learn: Not all counting is counting! Some kids are natural born memorisers and they can rattle off a sequence of numbers without blinking. But this does not…
Introduction to Milestone Maths Level A
Milestone 1 Before you get started with Milestone Maths, the only purchase you must make is to get a set of physical Sumstix. Yes, you could technically make a paper or cardboard set but they would be very fiddly for…
Resource Bundle for Milestone Maths A1
Milestone Maths is all about hands-on, practical maths, especially in the early years. But we also understand that homeschool families are often juggling a lot, including (usually) a tight single-income budget. You don’t need unnecessary clutter or expense. So, for…
Why are there no squares on the Sydney Harbour Bridge?
If you look closely at our famous “Coathanger,” you’ll see thousands of triangles, but not a single empty square. Do you know why? Today’s final Real World Application lesson from Level D is all about Rigid Geometry. We’re exploring why…
Why are pencils sold in 12s and 24s, but almost never in 7s or 13s?
Today’s Real World Application lesson from Level D is all about “The Packing Problem.” It’s a challenge every manufacturer faces: How do we fit the most product into the smallest box while keeping it sturdy? It turns out, the 5x…
Why does a minute have 60 seconds instead of 100?
If your child has ever asked why time feels “different” to count than money or blocks, they’ve spotted one of the most ancient systems in human history! Today’s Real World Application lesson from Level D dives into the Sexagesimal System.…