R-E-S-P-E-C-T is not just an Aretha Franklin song. We may sing along to it when it comes on the radio, but how often do we stop to think about what those seven letters really mean? We may say, “respect your elders” but do our kids understand the true meaning of that catchphrase? Respect is a [...]
Number Sense versus Number Facts
October 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Have you heard this saying, “She is just good with numbers” or “He loves number games.” In most cases these comments refer to a child’s ability to make sense of how numbers work and how to apply numbers to a practical situation. Bobby says: “I need five more of the yellow Lego pieces.” Sam says: [...]
