March 14th is Pi Day and I wanna do a thing. I want to teach our kids what Pi actually means. Pi (π)…you know that…
March 13, 2023
Why do we grade? It can be a complicated answer, but it boils down to the fact that checking work and grading can help us…
October 21, 2021
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” It sounds quaint–but it’s true! Staying focused for long…
October 14, 2021
Do you find yourself dreading grading math? Hating that you have to discuss missed problems with your child? If so, you’re not alone. But I…
September 23, 2021
“Relax. Look around. Make a call.” ― Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win May… that time when you can almost…
May 6, 2021
“I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’” – Muhammad…
March 28, 2021
What would your kid say if someone asked them, “Is your mom/dad/teacher proud of you?” Do they know? Do they really know? I…
March 25, 2021
“The loftier the building, the deeper the foundation must be laid.” —Thomas a Kempis Aren’t skyscrapers amazing? They tower over the skylines of amazing…
December 10, 2020
Hey there! How’s it going? If there was ever a year that we needed some hacks to get through, it’s gotta be this one. Whether…
September 10, 2020
It’s a question that I get all the time, and it’s about Saxon Algebra: Your middle school student is done with Saxon 7/6 and it’s…
May 28, 2020
Hey there! How’s it going? One of the biggest changes in our culture over the last few weeks has been the loss of sports.…
April 9, 2020
“Don’t be discouraged if you continue to make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, often for a long period of time.” –John Saxon Hey there! How’s…
March 12, 2020
Hey there! How’s it going? There’s been a lot of great discussion about various math problems and the ins and outs of Saxon in the…
January 23, 2020
Happy New Year! And just like that, we are just about out of holiday mode and back to work. I hope you’re refreshed and ready…
January 2, 2020
Hey there! How’s it going? Are your kids counting down the days to winter break? I know lots of kids start to get extra…
December 12, 2019