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When to Seek Math Tutoring: The Earlier the Better
Let’s face it. Not everyone is good at math. If your child has had a tough time with mathematics in the past, it might be time to get started with tutoring. The earlier you start, the better off that they will be in the long run. For the struggling child, in-class learning may be compared…
Six Ways Parents are Helping their Children Succeed in School
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Parents influence a student’s academic achievement five times more than teachers do, according to research conducted by the Royal Economic Society in the United Kingdom (UK). And the Math nerd in me is happy to report that parental influence is strongest in Math and…
Is Your Child a Thinker or a Zombie?
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Here’s one of my fav posts from the past… We all want our children to be Einsteins. Parenting Expert Vicki Hoefle says it best: “Thinking Kids are WAY more FUN to Raise than Zombie kids who don’t think for themselves.” So what’s the difference…
End of Summer Tips for Getting Kids in the Back to School Mode
For some kids, the thought of a new school year can make them jump for joy. Others may face it with dread due to the overwhelming exhaustion from early mornings, homework and extracurricular activities. Regardless of how they view it, there is a definitive shift when it comes to routine from the lazy days of…
3 Fun Math Apps to Keep the Brain Active During the Summer Months
Math is often a grueling, unenjoyable subject by children; however, it does not have to be! It is common for the consistent drill overkill when it comes to the subject matter. But Math Apps can make it fun during the summer! Despite a parent or a teacher’s best intentions, this can really turn youngsters “off”…
Does your Child See a Duck or a Rabbit?
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Director of Miracle Math Coaching. Have your child look at this drawing. Ask what he or she sees. Is it a duck, facing left with its beak open? Or is it a rabbit, facing right with its ears straight back? There’s no correct answer, because it’s both. The image was…
10 Great Resources for Parents who Want their Children to be Math Geniuses
I’m always running across interesting articles and websites devoted to my great love – helping children excel in Math. From time to time, I’ll devote a post to the most recent gems I’ve found. Here are 10, with topics ranging from encouraging girls in Math to using games to sharpen skills to combating summer reading…
Top Tips for Using Math Skills Throughout Summer Vacation
Assisting a child in developing their skills in mathematical thinking is essential for that child’s development and overall academic success. According to a study conducted at the University of Missouri, the average child loses over 2 months of their math learning through the summer months. As a result of this conclusion, teachers often spend several…
Measuring the Perfect Meal for the 4th of July
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching With the 4th of July approaching, parents have a great opportunity to reinforce Math concepts. Just enlist your children as helpers in the kitchen. Sure, cooking might take longer with extra hands to guide, but the benefit is clear: This is another great chance…
How to Raise Perfect Kids (Who Master Common Core Math, Conquer Homework and Love Test-Taking)
By Deanna Hurn, Miracle Math Coaching Founder and Executive Director Psych! There’s no such thing as a perfect kid, and if you have the formula on how to accomplish this please, inbox me! We all want our children to do well. But if you’re laser-focused on your children becoming superstars, I feel sorry for you…
Five Ways to Use Sports to Boost Your Child’s Mathematics’ Ability
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching If your children love football or live for basketball (Go, Warriors!), you have a ready-made tool for helping them with Math. One of the key components of Miracle Math Coaching is finding out what students are passionate about. For some, it’s playing an instrument,…
Brain-Based Learning and Summer Fun
Summer is a specially-favored time for school-aged children and teenagers. Less obligation, and responsibility and more FUN! Swimming, camping, fishing, and just plain old rest and relaxation. Despite all of the freedom and flexibility of summer, it is also a time where learning may ‘slide’ as a result of missing structure, schedules, and learning opportunities…
Summer Activities For Kids: Keep Young Brains Working
Summertime. The scream heard round the world from every school age child and educator, and the tired sigh of every parent. Now, to find summer activities for kids so the little darlings to stay occupied and keep their minds from slipping. Here are a few ideas to keep the juices flowing. Summer Reading Many public libraries offer…
The ASVAB Test – The First Step to a Rewarding Military Career
Joining the military is a highly rewarding and honorable choice. It takes a high level of commitment and an exceptional level of courage to think outside of yourself and dedicate yourself to the country and all of the citizens, thereof. You must honor your country, the traditions that are part of the country, the people…
A Little-Known, Sure-Fire Way to Teach Adding and Subtracting
By Deanna Hurn, Founder Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching If you walked into a classroom where students were learning addition and subtraction, which of the following three groups would you want your child to join? Pencil and Paper: Students are seated at their desks, counting marks on a page to solve equations. LEGOs: Students…