By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching No need to take a holiday from brain-based learning just because it’s Thanksgiving. We’re all busy, busy, busy on turkey day, of course. But there are simple, no-hassle ways of squeezing in some brain boosters. Here are 10 ways to help your budding Einstein:…
Does your jaw drop when you hear the kids complain about math skills they’ll never use once they’re grown up? Join the crowd of teachers and parents who wonder if they will ever be able to convince students and offspring about the value of understanding math. Subtlety is the key to involving children in math…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching No, it doesn’t have to do with witchcraft. Encouraging students to write creatively – whether a crazy short story or the beginning of a cool fantasy novel – will help them master Math. Researchers have found that children who write regularly are sharpening brain…
For the past twenty years, pioneering research has dove deep into the workings of the brain. We now know that no two brains are exactly alike. By understanding of the capabilities of the brain, we can improve educational-based research, learning policies, and teaching practices. New information pertaining to cognitive-based neuroscience teaches us how students learn….
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Oh, the many sweet ways to teach Math in late October! I’ve always said that children learn best when they’re engaged and having fun. How much more fun can you have than playing dress up and scarfing down candy? Halloween is the perfect holiday…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Many of you have been on one side or another of the bullying issue. Either a child has intimidated, harassed or physically harmed your child. Or your son or daughter was the bully. Being a parent in either situation is painful, but it’s especially…
When it comes to basic anatomy, all brains are made up of the same thing – gray matter, white matter, neurons, dendrites, axons, water, blood vessels, and fat. However, the innermost workings of the brain are unique from one person to another. According to research conducted by Yale University, each individual has their own cognitive…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching The images are disturbing: Rescue workers digging through the rubble of collapsed buildings, neighborhoods destroyed by hurricane winds and massive flooding and the faces of parents and children in shock because they’ve lost everything. Many of us shield our children from too much television,…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching My heart is heavy. I’m re-running a post to support parents and children in the wake of another tragedy caused by gun violence, this time in Las Vegas. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims and families of the worst mass shooting…
One of the greatest truths in learning is that none of us are as smart as all of us combined. The unity of a team develops each person’s full potential and learning capacity. Success isn’t achieved by a single individual. It requires a team that perpetuates learning outside of the classroom as well as in…