Multiplication and rectangles
I want to suggest a lovely post by somebody else. It is written by a math teacher who converses with his niece (who is 7 years old) about rectangles and multiplication. As an example, the rectangle below shows that 6x3 is 18. Or is it that 3x6 is 18? That...
Talking Math in Minnesota Parent
We are delighted to share a short feature in this month's Minnesota Parent magazine featuring the "Real Dad" behind Talking Math with Your Kids. Share widely, please, and do give Minnesota Parent a bit of extra web traffic, won't you?...
Short notes
I passed a lovely morning with some math teacher friends at the Museum of Math in New York City today. Sadly, I did not have Griffin or Tabitha along. We would have had a ball. I have three observations... One. There is lots for kids to do there. It is truly a...
Canned pumpkin
Fall baking in our house requires canned pumpkin. We were out so I asked for Tabitha's help at the grocery store, where the pumpkin in on the bottom shelf. Me: Put four of those bright orange cans of pumpkin in our cart, please.Tabitha (6 years old): I don't know...