MATH IS FUN! Math In Focus Resources for Parents

As the school year begins again, I'd like to revisit a few foundational posts to describe the Math In Focus classroom.  This year, both ...

Well, the school year is drawing to a close.  It has flown by, and in May time seems to go even faster!  Before you know it, the year wi...

We all know that our children do better when schools, teachers, parents and children are actively collaborating and working together.  I rec...

To go along with our work with "friendly tens", here is a list of games for you and your children to experience.  Have fun! MAK...

Make it friendly!   When you add two numbers, it is easy to make it a friendly ten.   Then, do your adding.   Let’s try this pr...

Once your child knows their doubles, they can use that and count up or down to solve a problem. If 4 + 4 is 8, then 4 + 5 is 9...

I love teaching children doubles.   They love it too!   Doubles are everywhere in real life.   Think about an egg carton, 6 +...