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By: Homeschool Literature

Homeschool Literature — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 22:02:45 +0000

Seeking to find the value in it is such a great point. Too often, we brush off something we don’t like (such as math) simply because it’s hard and we tell ourselves there isn’t any value in it. This kind of approach could honestly help with any necessity we struggle with in life. I also love the reminder to see it as an opportunity to grow. Sometimes all it takes is a different perspective to help turn around a not-so-fun situation.

By: Bethany

Bethany — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 02:13:38 +0000

In reply to Rebecca P.. No problem! :)

By: Rebecca P.

Rebecca P. — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 22:52:19 +0000

In reply to Bethany. Thanks for the advice, and for following up the same day to my post! :)

By: Bethany

Bethany — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 18:59:19 +0000

In reply to Rebecca P..

Thank you so much for sharing Rebecca! I really appreciate you reaching out and sharing your struggles, because I know you’re not alone! I think it’s definitely ok (and good!) to be honest and tell your kids that you don’t get it! I think making it seem like it’s easy and they should get it right away will hurt their confidence and increase their anxiety. But knowing that you don’t understand either (but that you’re willing to work together to figure it out!) is great, and a positive example.

I would encourage you to not stop there though (i.e. “you don’t get it and neither do I, oh well!”), but rather do some research together and try to figure it out (try looking for a video on youtube or Khan Academy). Or meet with their teacher one on one (you could even go together) and try and get things explained.

I hope that helps! And if there’s a particular topic that your kids are struggling with, let me know! I can try and point you to more specific resources! 🙂

By: Rebecca P.

Rebecca P. — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 17:16:34 +0000

My sister sent me the link to your site and I’m so glad! Even though I’ve thought these points before it was a really good reminder… I’ve never been good at math and I struggle to understand my now 5th grader’s math homework even when she was in 4th grade! There are ways that even my 2nd grade son is learning 2 column subtraction where I think, Huh?! I don’t get it. What happen to ‘just carrying the one?!'”…

I try really hard to be supportive and help when I can (usually have to ask my 7th grade step-daughter to help!) and I do tell them all they can use math for (like computer coding that they enjoy!). Is it okay that I’m honest and say “mom just doesn’t get this either?”…

By: Bethany

Bethany — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 19:17:53 +0000

In reply to Baby Isabella. I completely understand, and I hope this was helpful and encouraging! :)

By: Bethany

Bethany — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 19:17:00 +0000

In reply to Let kids be kids. Well you're certainly not alone, and I hope you and your son can find a way to enjoy the time working together! Hope this was helpful and encouraging for you :)

By: Baby Isabella

Baby Isabella — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:40:26 +0000

It’s like this post was written for my mummy. She hates math. She was never really good at it and used to be a daydreamer in school only excelling in creative arts. She got bored really easily so hopes she doesn’t pass on her negativity of the subject onto others. Great tips! #LetKidsBeKids

By: Let kids be kids

Let kids be kids — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:31:40 +0000

Math has always been one of my most disliked subjects and always struggled with it, though I did pass it in the end. I now find it very difficult to help my son with his math homework as I can’t remember how to do any of it, so still struggle. I do realise though the importance of learning math, so we tend to work through it together.
Thanks for sharing #LetKidsBeKids

By: Dear Mom | iHomeschool Network

Dear Mom | iHomeschool Network — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 11:31:37 +0000

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