Welcome to Week 1 of Nicole’s Summer Math-a-Palooza! In my last blog, I told you all about my Math-a-Palooza. If you’d like to read up…
June 4, 2023
Summer break is just around the corner, and we know that many of you are looking forward to some much-needed relaxation and fun in the…
May 26, 2023
Hey everyone! For the past few years, there have been rumors swirling around about the future of the Saxon Math curriculum. We promised to keep…
May 18, 2023
A little birdie told me that the Corny Brain Breaks are your favorite part of the site. (Don’t worry, I’m not taking it personally. I…
April 30, 2023
Today, we’ll be diving into a topic that sparks debate amongst students and parents alike: should students have to show their work when solving math…
April 4, 2023
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
It’s already FEBRUARY, y’all. I don’t know about you, but in the new year, I start to freak out a little. We’re already halfway through…
February 8, 2023
The following are actual events that occurred on December 30, 2022, at 3:22 pm. Let’s Set the Scene. My son, Justin is sitting at the…
January 1, 2023
I get asked all the time, “How do I close math gaps?” The answer is you’ve got to work on it a little at a…
December 28, 2022
05-18-23 An update can be found at the end at this post. Is Saxon Math being discontinued? You might have heard this rumor rolling around…
August 14, 2022
Choosing a homeschool curriculum can be hard. Everyone has an opinion on what’s best, and not only do you have to make the decision on…
November 4, 2021
“Mommmmm, why do I have to do math? I don’t understand! When am I EVER going to use this???” If you’ve ever heard your kid…
October 28, 2021
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
“Nicole, do I have to do the Saxon Math Meeting? It takes up so much time and it’s the same thing every day.” If you’re…
September 30, 2021
