A special thanks to Joana Franca for allowing me to use this photo from freeImages Reading is the most essential skill for success in education.  I say this because reading is required in virtually every subject.  Common core standards require children to read a mathematical situation.  Next, they choose a math strategies or algorithm.  Finally, …

Basic Addition & Subtraction A solid understanding of number sense can make or break your child’s success in mathematics! Anyone can be strong in math.  It’s all a matter of understanding the basics of how our number system works.  The very cool thing is that our number system follows a definite pattern.  Once kids learn …