Welcome back math friends!

September came and went and now everyone has settled into the routines of the school year. I am so glad to have the opportunity to work with some of my students from last year and also to meet some new friends! 

I love teaching and I especially love teaching math and am looking forward to working with your child, yourself and their teacher to help increase their math skills and confidence!

I often get asked if I will be covering the same topics as they are in their classroom. The answer is yes, we all follow the Common Core State Standards, but the beauty of AIS is that you get to spend more time on concepts/skills that are troubling students in a small group setting.

Another question that I frequently get asked is....how can I help at home? One thing is to make sure that your child knows their facts. When a student gets bogged down by not knowing their facts, it can impede their ability to grasp a new concept as they are struggling with fact retrieval. Flashcards are just one way to help with facts. If you do use flash cards, don't waste your time on the facts they already know - take those ones out and work on only the ones they don't. Help them to visualize the fact by drawing a picture or using some kind of visual such as coins, macaroni, poker chips, etc. to help them see and internalize the fact. There are many websites listed on this blog that can be useful to help students at all levels with their facts.

I look forward to a great year together! My goal is to help your child be more successful as well as to see that math is fun, engaging and an important part of their lives!! Please do not hesitate to email or call me with any questions or concerns that you have.