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Your child understands the concept behind multiplication, but what comes next? Chances are, your child will need to practice solving problems and working to learn multiplication tables. Once kids understand the math behind the operation, it’s time to learn how to solve problems with more speed and fluency. You might be wondering how to make learning multiplication facts more fun, and there’s no need to drill with endless worksheets or quizzes. This article shares 7 fun-filled ideas for learning multiplication tables with ease!

On your last road trip, did your family use a map? If you’re like most families today, chances are you used an app like Google Maps. With today’s high-tech GPS technology, it’s tempting to think that kids no longer need to learn how to read a map. But that couldn’t be further from the truth! Because kids develop important spatial reasoning skills while learning to read maps, map skills for elementary kids is just as important as ever. This article shares all you need to know about map skills, including 5 fun activities and games to share with your child! 

When kids enter the 3rd grade, they begin learning more complex math concepts that can seem tricky to teach. Addition and subtraction seem like simple concepts to introduce using well-known strategies like number lines and finger counting. But teaching multiplication isn’t necessarily so daunting. Most kids form the foundations for learning the operation well before third grade! If you’re wondering how to teach multiplication to kids, this article will give you 6 tried and tested strategies to get started!   

The weather is cold and the days are dreary, making it a perfect time to stay inside! Time spent indoors need not be boring. Take full advantage of the time spent indoors by reviewing and practicing critical science skills. In fact, why not inject some wintery-themed fun into your child’s lessons by completing some winter science experiments? Keep reading to find five fabulously fun ideas for experiments that will excite your early learner over the winter months!

If your kids are like most people, they probably find sitting and labeling a map quite a tedious activity. Let’s be honest: memorizing states and capitals can be downright boring for kids! But what if learning geography doesn’t have to be boring? In fact, a USA geography game for kids should be upbeat and engaging, encouraging kids to learn even more about the country and our culture. 

You probably already know teaching chess to kids is a wonderful way to stimulate your child’s intellect and grow his or her critical analysis skills through exciting gameplay. However, sometimes it’s easy for kids to be tempted by the technology that surrounds us every day. More and more often, kids are turning to video games and TV for entertainment, both of which aren’t very stimulating and are hardly educational. Give your child motivation to get started or keep going. This article focuses on the fascinating facts surrounding the history of chess your child will love! 

The holiday season is the most magical time of the year, as many families have celebrations and customs that have been handed down for generations. Even so, it’s easy to make the season even brighter for your favorite little learner. Read this article to discover fun-filled and festive family Christmas traditions that you can start with your kids to make this Christmas, and every Christmas more special!

Never before have kids been so tech savvy. With constant internet access and high-tech tablets and smartphones, it’s no wonder that preschoolers are quickly becoming better at figuring out technology than their own parents or grandparents! This next article will take you through steps to prevent tech tantrums so your little learner can get the most out of their technology - without the fuss! 

As parents, it’s easy to get lost in the daily routine, helping kids with homework and pushing them to achieve their potential every day. But learning all the math and science available won’t make kids productive and contributing members of society. That’s why it’s critically important to instill within our kids a sense of civics and community. This article takes a look at teaching citizenship to elementary students, and will give you 6 great ideas to use with your child. 

Technology sometimes gets a bad rap with parents. Since the invention of the television, there has been much debate over whether or not new technology helps or hurts our children. Read the following article to find out what types of technology should be employed as a tool to help your little learners grow.