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Is Formal Math Necessary?

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This is the third of a three-part series about the natural early math learning process for my builder son. Part One shares his Early Math Play Skills and Part Two shares his Early Math Activities. I wrote a comment at … Continue reading

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Early Subject Strengths for Right-Brained Children

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It’s a natural instinct to gravitate to activities that are our strengths. Babies will let you know what foods they like or not, or what toys appeal to them. Preschoolers will show preferences for certain play centers. And boys and … Continue reading

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The ADHD Push-Back

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In my seventh child, I finally get to experience the attributes of what I prefer to call the dynamo personality (see the book, Dreamers, Discoverers & Dynamos, by Lucy Jo Palladino). In the common world, it’s typically referred to as ADHD, … Continue reading

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The Left-Brained Measuring Stick

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What are the common subjects we recognize learning in school? What do we think about for early grades (k-2)? Facts. Reading, writing, and arithmetic, right? Next will be the facts of subjects like history, geography, or science in the next … Continue reading