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Uncovering a Hidden Struggle: The History of Dyscalculia
Uncovering a Hidden Struggle: The History of Dyscalculia Dyscalculia—often dubbed “math dyslexia”—is far from a modern invention. Though less known than its linguistic counterpart, its roots trace back well over a century. This post explores how our understanding of this
What’s New In MyTouchMath for Back to School 2025
What’s New in MyTouchMath for Back to School As we kick off a new school year, we’re excited to share a powerful set of updates to MyTouchMath that are designed to make your teaching more efficient, your student data more
How Hands-On, Multisensory Math Keeps Learning Fresh All Summer Long
How Hands-On, Multisensory Math Keeps Learning Fresh All Summer Long Summer break is a well-earned and much-anticipated time for students to rest, explore, and recharge. But as educators and families know all too well, the long break from structured learning
Hop into Math: How Hopscotch Builds Early Math Skills Through Hands-On Learning
Hop into Math: How Hopscotch Builds Early Math Skills Through Hands-On Learning If you’ve ever watched a child play hopscotch — jumping, laughing, and counting aloud as they land in each square — you’ve seen multisensory learning in action. This
Why Vocabulary Matters for Early Math Success
Why Vocabulary Matters for Early Math Success Math is more than numbers — it’s a language of its own. And like any language, fluency starts with vocabulary. From “add” and “equal” to “fraction” and “polygon,” math terms give meaning to
From Tavern Game to Teaching Tool: The History of Shut the Box and the Power of Hands-On Math
From Tavern Game to Teaching Tool: The History of Shut the Box and the Power of Hands-On Math Math often gets a bad rap—especially in the early years. It can feel abstract, intimidating, or simply disconnected from the world children
3 Classroom Habits That Make Explicit Instruction Stick
3 Classroom Habits That Make Explicit Instruction Stick The first time you try explicit instruction, it feels straightforward; model the skill, practice together, release responsibility. But the magic happens in the habits that surround that routine.It’s not just the
The Secret to Helping Struggling Math Students: It’s Not Magic, It’s Systematic Instruction
The Secret to Helping Struggling Math Students: It’s Not Magic, It’s Systematic Instruction You can spot that moment right away, the moment when a student’s face goes blank halfway through a math problem. You try explaining it again, a different
Why Explicit, Systematic Instruction Is Every New Teacher’s Best Friend
Why Explicit, Systematic Instruction Is Every New Teacher’s Best Friend There’s a moment every new teacher hits (often around week three) when the pacing guide keeps moving, the range of student needs widens, and you realize that enthusiasm alone can’t close learning gaps. You’re juggling big ideas, behavior routines,