Tasty Math

For some hands-on geometry practice, invite your youngster into the kitchen. Together, cut sandwiches into triangles, try to slice a pan of brownies into equal squares, or discuss how to divide a pizza among an odd number of people.

 

Listen Up!

Having trouble getting your child’s attention? Here’s an idea teachers often use in the classroom. Rather than yelling, talk softly or even whisper. Chances are, your youngster will quieten down to hear what you're saying.

 

Where in the world?

Instead of throwing away opened mail, save it for geography practice. Give your child the envelope and ask her to look at the postmark. Can she locate the city on a map or tell you two facts about the state? Examples: It has lots of mountains; it’s close to the ocean.