Teach Your Child to Read Time!
Heads up! There’s a freebie at the end of this post. Reading time on an analog clock (the type with hands) is a skill that can be very useful but many kids seem to miss out on. The reason is…
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Building on the Foundation
In our last post we talked about how to lay a solid foundation for your child’s mathematical education. In this post we are going to look at how to build a structure that lasts for life on that foundation. In…
Are Your Kids Learning to DO Maths or Just ABOUT Maths?
The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics. Paul R. Halmos In our post The Surprising Truth Behind Math Phobia we learned that mathematics is a language. Today we are going to begin exploring how this realisation should…
The Mystery of the Giant Macaroni
Hey kids! I have a dark, and somewhat embarrassing secret to share with you this month. My kids tasted macaroni for the first time this year. Yep, I managed to get through 18 years of my eldest son’s life with…
The Surprising Truth Behind Math Phobia
If one hundred homeschooling parents were asked what subject they most dreaded, feared, or felt least qualified to teach, the vast majority would probably reply, “maths.” It’s a sad truth that one of the most fundamentally important skill-based subjects is…
Are Your Kids Really Building a Strong Maths Foundation?
What Every Homeschool Parent Should Ask. As homeschooling parents, we pour our hearts into giving our children the best education possible. We carefully choose curriculum, plan lessons, and cheer them on through every “Aha!” moment. But when it comes to…
Is My Child Ready for Year 1 Maths?
Update: We now have released Level A which teaches these exact skills. Check it out here! If you’re planning on home schooling from the outset, you are probably wondering when ‘formal’ academics should begin. You might have questions like: Skill…
Why Are There Repeated Questions in this Lesson?
Kids and parents often ask, “Why is this question in here twice?” It happens often in Milestone Maths and it is totally intentional. There are two reasons why I repeat the “same question,” and, no, it has nothing to do…
Early Years Maths
Whether you’re planning on home educating from the start or just want to set your child on the right path for school, you might be wondering, “What skills do I need to teach/encourage to prepare my child for success in…
Place Value and Expanded Notation
While I’m not convinced, as some educators are, that place value is the holy grail of mathematics education, it does have its uses so kids do need to have a basic understanding of it. In Milestone Maths, we use place…