It can be hard to motivate your child to put in extra work, whether helping around the house or practicing to keep their math skills sharp over summer break.  I know for me personally as a parent, one of my biggest weaknesses is doing everything myself so that 1.) I don’t have to argue...

So many times parents have said to me, “I want to help my child with math, but I have no idea where to start and I’m afraid I may do more harm than good.”  However, what many parents forget is that there is something that they can help their child with that is not only sure...

In the last few days of the school year, you probably received flyers and messages from school about different summer programs your child could participate in either at school, within the community, at a local college or online.  With so many different options, it can be confusing trying to...

A parent recently asked me, “What is the most important math skill my child should have mastered this past school year? Which one is going to cause the most problems next year if not mastered now?” This question did get me thinking. Each school year your child learns countless new...

Trying to find the most worthwhile way to help your child in math can be a little overwhelming.  We get it.  As a parent it can be confusing just trying to figure out where to start, what math skills they need to focus on, and identify a reliable program that will actually have an...

The 4th quarter of the school year is coming to an end with organized chaos as usual!  Classrooms all over the country are counting down the days until summer break and parents are trying to survive what is probably the busiest month of the school year.  The last nine weeks of the...

"My kid gets generally good/average grades - mostly As & Bs, occasional C, but not failing.  Will he or she be ok? How important do you think grades are to overall success? Life success?"

First of all, I would like to say that I am not a big fan of the letter grading that we use in...

This time of year, the sun is finally peeking through the clouds more often, hints of new life are everywhere in nature, and summer seems to finally be in sight. Many of us feel that burst of excitement and energy and just want to get out and enjoy life!

While Spring Break provides a nice...

It's that time of year when the days finally seem to be getting a little bit longer, we’ve made it through what some describe as the 2 gloomiest months of the year and Spring Break is in sight!!  As the 3rd nine weeks grading period is winding down, remember to take some time to review...

We know when it comes to finding help for your student in math there are a lot of different options, and it can be a challenge to know which one will work best! At Ignite Learning Company, we believe that there are many advantages to an online digital course for students and families and are...

First and foremost, if you are reading this because your child is struggling in math listen closely: You are not alone and you are NOT a bad parent. Unfortunately, while we do our very best, our educational system is simply not structured to teach an infinitely diverse generation of human beings...

Math instruction in the very early elementary years is all about counting and comparing numbers followed by addition and subtraction.  Everyone helps their students along with these skills because they know how critical these skills are.  However, what many parents do not understand is,...