The Winnipeg Free Press – Neil Dempsey
Fall… I love this time of year. I think at no other time does enthusiasm for all things school run so high. Everything’s new, from classmates to pencils to the sense anything is possible. Parents can help their children have a great year in math by encouraging foundational pieces that will benefit their youngsters for years to come. At a young age, children are very excited about mathematics. Peek into any kindergarten classroom and you’ll see myriad math activities as the kids play. They count, they compare and sort, they measure, they make patterns. It’s a joyful learning experience and it’s one you can continue at home. The key is recognizing the wonderful math all around us.(more)