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Summer Hike Summer is the perfect time to let kids explore the great outdoors—and it’s also a golden opportunity to teach them survival skills that could one day save their lives. But teaching survival doesn’t mean scaring them. With the right approach, you can equip your child with confidence, responsibility, and respect for nature through engaging hands-on experiences. Why Survival Skills Matter for Kids Problem-solving and resilience Self-reliance and confidence Respect for nature and the environment Teamwork and family bonding 1. Start with a Family Safety Talk Before jumping into activities, talk with your child about why survival skills are important. Use age-appropriate language and avoid fear-based stories. Instead, focus on empowerment and preparedness: "If you ever get lost, here’s what you can do to stay safe until help arrives."   2. “Stop, Stay, Signal”: What to Do If They Get Lost STOP moving STAY in one place SIGNAL for help (...
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Math Strategies for Young Children

Have you ever thought...Math is not my thing but I want my child to be great at Math? Well you're in the right place at the right time. Welcome!


In this blog we'll look at some simple, fun, engaging and age appropriate strategies for improving a young child's math abilities. 

Ages 1-5:

1. Play with Counting: Count everyday objects, like toys, crayons, steps or fruits, together. Counting fingers and toes is also a great place to start.


2. Shapes and Patterns: Introduce basic shapes and encourage them to recognize and create simple patterns using objects like building blocks.

3. Storybooks: Use math-themed storybooks to make learning enjoyable and relatable. Books with counting, shapes, or simple addition can be great.


4. Hands-On Activities: Engage in activities that involve measuring, sorting, stacking and comparing objects, such as pouring water into different-sized containers.


5. Math Games: Play age-appropriate math games, like matching numbers or counting games, to make learning math a playful experience.


Ages 6-10:

 
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  1. Math Puzzles: Solve        puzzles like Sudoku,        crossword puzzles,          or logic puzzles to            enhance problem-            solving skills and              critical thinking.


2. Math in Daily Life: Incorporate math into everyday tasks, like measuring ingredients while cooking or calculating change when shopping.


3. Educational Apps and Websites: Use math apps and websites designed for kids to reinforce concepts through interactive activities.

4. Math Manipulatives: Utilize tools like abacuses, tangrams, or fraction bars to help them visualize and understand abstract math concepts.


5. Practice and Homework Routine: Establish a regular routine for math practice and homework to build consistency and discipline.


Free Math 10 square worksheets
from Khan Academy Kids

6. Math Challenges: Encourage them to participate in math competitions or challenges to foster a (healthy) competitive spirit and motivate learning.


7. Support and Encouragement: Provide positive reinforcement, praise their efforts, and be patient when they face difficulties in math.

Takeaway 

The goal is to make math enjoyable and relatable, allowing children to develop a strong foundation in math skills as they grow.

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