Happy Rube Thursday! It is a new thing I would like to start – a day to celebrate Rube Goldberg machines, the over-engineered contraptions that perform a very simple task. Think Mouse Trap game for this one. To kick off what I hope to become an online collection of Rube Goldberg machines, here’s a short […]
Can You Let Them Fail?
One of the hardest things for me as a parent is to watch my son fail. I know I am not the only one like that – watching over our kids, protecting, suggesting right solutions, correcting just in time before they fail whether on a playground or in a classroom. But, as Roger Schank writes […]
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Math Trek – Scavenger Hunt for Math Treasure
If you are looking for a fun way to experience math with your child, then how about a math-themed scavenger hunt? After all, even very young children love looking for treasure! If you are on board with this idea, then check out our sister site, Math Trek. (At the time of this post, Math Trek’s […]
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Teaching Number Concepts – Cuisenaire Rods
After publishing the previous Teaching Number Concepts post, I had a wonderful conversation with one of the readers, Terri. She recommended using Cuisenaire rods. In fact, her suggestions were so helpful, that I’d like to share them on the blog. Terri’s photo illustrate two examples, the one on the left – for the number 8 […]
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