Cognitive Card Games – Entertaining Math Learning/Practice Resources
Cognitive Card Games is an online platform and physical card deck, dedicated to educational card games built around math and cognitive skill development — primarily through a flagship patented product called X-Squared. According to the site, the company’s mission is to “Advance the state of mathematics comprehension throughout the world” by creating tools that help players think more deeply about math.
Code ‘n Play in the UMathX System
UMathX, created by Neufeld Learning Systems, is a powerful mathematics-learning environment that spans K through Algebra 1. It emphasizes deep conceptual understanding, rather than rote procedures.
Introducing Pi
pi is an important number in mathematics. It is also a difficult concept for students when it is first introduced. pi = 3.14… approximately, but that is not quite right. pi = 3.14159… approximately, but that is not quite right either. pi = 22/7 but that is an approximation too. pi has been computed out to millions of digits, but the result is still an approximation.
Laughter + Fun= Math Games
When we think of playing games, we think of good times, laughter, and family fun. When we think of math, rarely do these same thoughts come to mind. What a shame! Math should be good times, laughter, and family fun. So how can we make that happen? Read on and let me share some ideas.
Dr. Katya Gliadkovsky: Making Piano Accessible Through Piano4everyone in Tarzana, CA
www.piano4everyone.com by Michael Leppert Dr. Katya Gliadkovsky is an accomplished music educator, pianist, and passionate advocate for making high-quality music education accessible to students of all ages. As the founder and director of Piano4everyone in Tarzana,...
Foundations of the ABC Read Program
The ABC Read reading instruction program is a phonics-based system designed to help learners of all ages develop reading, spelling, and pronunciation skills through a structured yet flexible approach. Originally developed by educator Barbara Knobloch
The Story of the World
The study of history is vitally important to a child’s education. Learning about humanity’s past –the hopes and fears, achievements and downfalls of societies around the world – equips a child with a deep framework to understand today’s cultures and current events.
Alger Learning Center & Independence High School Student-Led Homeschooling Since 1981 Seeks Teachers
Mr. John Lackey, founder of Alger Learning Center and Independence High School, is one of the true pioneers in visionary education. John began Alger in 1981 as a student-led learning program that encouraged student imagination and an alternative to the stifling cookie cutter approach of mainstream schooling.
Michelle Waugh, PhD: Delivering Personalized Excellence in Tutor Services
In today’s increasingly competitive academic environment, personalized learning has become more important than ever. Students face diverse challenges — ranging from gaps in foundational knowledge to the pressure of standardized testing.
A Song a Day – Brain Prep for Pre-Readers – 15 minutes per day
Rhyme adds structure to language. It creates a predictable pattern that the brain can latch onto. When combined with rhythm, this pattern becomes even more powerful, activating multiple areas of the brain at once.
Alaska – Brimming with Adventure
If our 49th state had been in the dead center of the continent, as Illinois and Missouri are, it would be considered the “Phenomenal State” or the “Amazing State” or probably even “It’s Own Country”, much like Texas once was.
Novatio School – Private, Virtual, Gr 4-8, AI Powered + Skill Building
Novatio is a private, fully virtual school for grades 4–8 that blends personalized AI-powered academics with real-world skill building in the afternoons.
Lightway Learning: The Foundations Journey — A Complete Guide for New Home Educators
The Foundations Journey is a structured, step-by-step certification course offered through the Light Way Home Educator Academy. It is a holistic program designed to help parents transition from traditional schooling models to confident and purposeful home education.
Peterson Directed Handwriting
The alpha letters are taught much like you would teach a line dance or aerobic exercise routine. The strategy is easy to use. The teacher handbook provides a daily lesson outline that focuses on process instruction – where to start, which way to go AND how to move.
