Did You Know

You can provide valuable problem solving practice for your child by including him or her in various household decisions. It is important for children to see how different math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) connect with real life situations. The following “real-world” math activities will help strengthen your child’s problem-solving skills.

 
These activities help children see how much math is used in everyday life. They also help in the variety of ways in which math is used to tell a story, read a recipe or schedule, plan a shopping list or study the weather.